Danforth Avenue — A ninety-one-block-long road, named after Asa Danforth who had nothing to do with the Danforth, but built part of Kingston Road. Described in the nineteenth century as a “dusty country road through market gardens and brickworks,” or “a muddy road,” depending on the weather, the Danforth was built by the Don and Danforth Plank Road Co. in 1851. In 1907, the City Directory...
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66 Boultbee Avenue Townhome #7 Listed By Matt Casselman and Ben Ferguson RE/MAX Hallmark Realty List Price 679,000 Check out Lucky #7! Cool New york style brownstone freehold townhouse! 4 functional levels! 3rd storey master retreat with walkout to city skyline view terrace! Backyard oasis,private parking right in front, high ceilings in basement. Large laundry room with sink, lots...
Coming this Spring 2015 is a great new addition to our neighbourhood- Victoria Whole Foods at 1450 Gerrard Street East. They will be offering: Organic items Bulk goods Loal produce Meat, bread & European deli Make sure to check them out this Spring in...
Wondering what March has to offer in our neighbourhood? Have a look below at some of the exciting options for the upcoming month. Do you know about an event that you belongs on the list? Feel free to leave a comment and let us know! Leslieville Yoga Restorative Yoga/Thai Yoga Massage Classes: Sundays 10 am – 12 noon March 15 2015 Location: 241 Leslie Street (north of Dundas), Toronto,...
Ever wonder how Carlaw Avenue got its name? Named for Major John Anderson Carlaw, cashier (comptroller) of the Grand Trunk Railway for more than thirty years, property owner and major in the Railway’s own military force, which was set up to defend its extensive holdings. His mother was Isabella Bain from Scotland, possibly connected to the Bain families in Toronto. John owned property near...
Leslieville and Riverside Real Estaste : Boulton Avenue, De Grassi Street and Morse Street History Boulton Avenue History : Streets namesake charged with living off of the avails of prostitution? Named after William Henry Boulton, lawyer, alderman for St. Patrick’s Ward, the first Orangeman to be elected mayor(1845–6, 1847, and 1858) and. MP1844–53. He became the deputy grand master...
Upcoming Exhibition, Q&A, and Artwork Preview! View this email in your browser Click "Display Images" above for optimal viewing UPCOMING EXHIBITION: JAMIE MCGILLSolo Exhibition - " Listening for the...
Wondering what February has to offer in our neighbourhood? Have a look below at some of the exciting options for the upcoming month. Do you know about an event that you belongs on the list? Feel free to leave a comment and let us know! Winterlicious Jan. 30 – Feb. 12 2015 Toronto's winter culinary celebration offers the perfect opportunity to discover diverse cuisine in a variety of local...
Welcome to Leslieville- The I-Zone. Scheduled for a Mid 2015 Occupancy. 326 Carlaw Ave JUST LISTED I-Zone Authentic Live Work Lofts! Redesigned & Beautifully Finished By The Building's Original Developer. Each Unit Features A Walkout To Your Own Private Sun Filled Roof Top Terrace! Located in the heart of Leslieville, with a walk score of 92 you will find everything you need just steps from...
It's that time of year again folks! Leslieville Farmers' Market #SouperBowl fundraiser. Sunday, February 1 from 10am to 2pm. This year a portion of the proceeds are going to the Red Door Shelter. Bring your own container(s), fill 'em with French onion soup. Pay what you can! Plus, there will be Merchants of Green coffee and delicious poudding...
In this email you will find: 1) Accessibility - What is the Business Case, and What are your requirements - Find out at Riverside BIA Accessibility Workshop Jan 27th 2) Culinary Tourism Webinar 3) Enterprise Toronto Seminars and Update 4) Neighbourhood...
We received the following news about an exciting new art show coming to our neighbourhood. Check out the details below! -- Two highly talented and skilled emerging painters, Krista Arnold and Chen Cao will be having a duo exhibition entitled BEING at Project Gallery, Toronto from February 19-March 4, 2015. Both artists are Toronto-based and are working with paint to...
This photo is of a man that broke into cars and lockers at Flat Iron Lofts at Carlaw and Dundas! Please contact police immediately if you know who he...
In this email you will find: 1) Please provide input for a Riverside Valentine's Blog - Dinner/Drink promotions - gifts, etc- and thanks to those who provided info for the New Year New You Blog 2) Accessibility Workshop Jan 27th 3) Ward Boundary Review...
Leslieville History: Greenwood Park Area 1900-1950 Bricks and Soccer Balls. Our neighbourhood (and city) changed a lot in the first half of the 20th Century. Our east Leslieville nucleus, Greenwood Park, opened in 1922. Prior to being a park it was the Joseph Russell Brickyards. Across the street was the John Price Brickyards (South side). Many of the bricks that were used to build our homes were...
Well if you can't beat them - join em! We received this message about minecraft programming/coding workshops downtown at Queen and Spadina. I know it's not in the east end - but it sounds like fun and could be interesting to local parents. If they have the...