Yonge & Davisville

With its dense concentration of high-rise condominiums and apartment buildings, the Yonge and Davisville area is a popular spot for young singles and couples. More and more newlyweds are also choosing to start their families while living in these condos, which is prompting an increase in local daycare options.

Generally, more established families reside in the north end of this neighbourhood, on the side streets east and west of Yonge Street.

On the retail front, Yonge and Davisville offers two distinct but equally appealing destinations. Along Yonge Street, you’ll find bars, restaurants, cafés, high-end specialty food shops and more. Along Mount Pleasant Road, you’ll find antique and collectible stores, plus a few popular restaurants, coffee shops and gelaterias. There’s also an urban concept grocery store nestled in among the high-rise condos and apartments.

As for recreational amenities, the Yonge and Davisville neighbourhood offers an array of nearby fitness facilities and access to many large parks that offer something for everyone – joggers, walkers, kids and four-legged residents alike. On pleasant spring and summer days, the June Rowlands Park tends to be the go-to outdoor spot. For runners and bikers, there’s also the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail, which marks the neighbourhood’s southern-most border.