| Travel tips and photos posted by real travelers and Toronto locals. • 26 Photos
• 26 Reviews
See all Toronto General Tips |
 | Toronto Childhood memories / living in Toronto Reviews | 11 - 20 of 26 |  |
Davisville Park is where I love spending my spare time. Preschoolers enjoy the playground and wading pool, while others take advantage of the sport facilities. Davisville Park's has six tennis courts which are used by the Davisville Tennis Club. This club has an active house league and tournament schedule. Adjacent to the tennis courts is the Davisville Park baseball diamond, which is extensively used by children and adult baseball leagues (pictured). Leave a Comment
|
Visiting Toronto?
Read reviews about Toronto Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
I have been living in the Davisville Neighbourhood (also known as Davisville Village) since March 2003. I honestly consider this area as one of the best neighbourhoods to live in Toronto.
The village is centered around Davisville Avenue and Mount Pleasant Road. Its framed between Yonge Street, Eglinton Avenue East, Bayview Avenue and Merton Street. The Davisville subway station is servicing the neighbourhood. Davisville Village has always been popular with professionals (especially those working in the downtown core), young couples and families, and it's known for its excellent recreational facilities, outstanding shopping districts, and active nightlife, which includes bars, restaurants and independent movie theatres.
Davisville Neighbourhood is named after John Davis, who immigrated to Canada from Staffordshire, England in 1840. John Davis served as Davisville's first postmaster and helped found the Davisville Public School. He also operated the Davis Pottery, which became the Village's largest employer. Leave a Comment
|
 | |  |
I took this picture in February 2004. This bench stands on the grounds of the Church of the Transfiguration on Manor Road East at the top of a hill. There is a plaque on this bench stating that it has been contributed by the nephews and nieces in England in memory of their uncle Herbert Baldwin (1897-2003). Leave a Comment
|
Located on the southeast corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Davisville Avenue, the Greenwood College turned out to be one of the most attractive buildings in Davisville neighbourhood. It has recently taken attention of Toronto Star's urban expert Christopher Hume. That's what he says about Greenwood College: 'The brilliance of the project lies in the exquisite sense of balance it brings to a neighbourhood that's both a part of the city and off the beaten track'. The Greenwood College was designed by Toronto architect Terry Montgomery. The grey and beautifully patterned Wiarton limestone was used in interior and exterior sections of a building. Leave a Comment
|
Prior to its incorporation, Forest Hill had been known as 'Spadina Heights'. Spadina is a derivative of the First Nations word 'Ishapadenah', which means a hill or sudden rise in land. Forest Hill was named after the summer residence of John Wickson, built in 1860, at the junction of Eglinton Avenue and Old Forest Hill Road. The hill is still there, but the forest is long since gone, having been replaced by apartment buildings.
The Forest Hill neighbourhood is one of Toronto's most prestigious districts. The mansions in Lower Forest Hill are rivalled only by those found in Rosedale. Forest Hill's schools are among the best in the country. They include two of Canada's most revered private schools: Upper Canada College for boys, and Bishop Strachan School for girls.
Upper Canada College (pictured) is the oldest private school in Canada, being founded in 1829 by then Lieutenant Governor Sir John Colborne. The school is one of Canada's wealthiest and has advanced computer and labratory equipment, four gyms, a hockey rink and a swimming pool. Among its graduates are Stephen Leacock, Robertson Davies and Brendan Fraser. Leave a Comment
|
| | |
Visiting Toronto?
Read reviews about Toronto Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
Spadina Gardens on 41-45 Spadina Rd., built in 1906, is considered one of the most interesting buildings from an architectural point of view. Leave a Comment
|
The Annex is a vibrant neighbourhood that draws its energy from the University of Toronto, as well as from the bars, restaurants and nightclubs that crowd together along Bloor Street.
Shown on a picture, is Lee's Palace. Lee's Palace is known for attracting big names in the music biz because it has a large capacity - they stuff 300 into the bi-level space. In spite of the large crowd, there is still a feeling of clubby intimacy that you just don't get in a concert hall. The calibre of bands is high and tends to the louder, alternative set. Lee's also regularly hosts local and independent music and occasionally presents all-ages shows during the day. Leave a Comment
|
The Forest Hill Village shopping district is centred around the intersection of Spadina Road and Lonsdale Road. The ambience of this private enclave of stores is that of a small town rather than a big city. Leave a Comment
|
The local Regent Theatre hosted the Classic Movie Festival (ClassicFEST) in May 2004. The ClassicFEST, the first-ever tribute to the classic genre films, featured back-to-back screenings of movies and shorts from the ’30s to the ’50s. The Regent Theatre (originally named as the Belsize Theatre) is located in a classic old cinema house built in 1927. The cinema house was designed by Murray Brown for both motion pictures and vaudeville acts. Its notable architectural features include the gabled facade, arched windows, fine stone detailing and terra cotta roof tiles. Leave a Comment
|
The main shopping venues in Davisville are Yonge Street, Mount Pleasant Road and Bayview Avenue. These streets contain a large number of gift shops, clothing and accessory stores, restaurants, bakeries, cafes and coffee shops. The Mount Pleasant Road is highlighted by a large group of antique and collectable shops that attract people from all over the city. Leave a Comment
|
|
- InterContinental Toronto
220 Bloor St W, Toronto - Hyatt Regency Toronto
370 King St West, Toronto - Radisson Plaza Hotel Admiral Harbourfront
249 Queen's Quay West, Toronto - Comfort Inn Brampton
5 Rutherford Rd. S., Toronto - Town Inn Suites (620 Church Street )
620 Church Street, Toronto - Ashleigh Heritage Home
42 Delaware Avenue, Toronto - Comfort Inn Pickering
533 Kingston Rd, Toronto - Skyline 8 Park
8 Park Road, Toronto - Holiday Inn Toronto Yorkdale
3450 Dufferin Street, Toronto - Beach Motel
2183 Lakeshore Blvd. West, Toronto - Ramada Plaza Airport East Toronto
1677 Wilson Avenue (Formerly Ramada Hotel Airport East Toronto), Toronto - Renaissance Toronto Airport
801 Dixon Rd, Toronto - Radisson Plaza Hotel Toronto
249 Queen's Quay West, Toronto - Holiday Inn Exp Toronto East
50 Estate Drive, Toronto - Sabella Hotel And Suites
556 Sherbourne St., Toronto
Local Merchants in Toronto
|
on September 2, 2004
