HIGH PARK
HISTORY
The High Park neighbourhood contains a wealth of history. The area north of Bloor Street was formerly part of the Town of West Toronto Junction, which was annexed by the City of Toronto in 1909.
The historical house at 191 High Park Avenue was built in 1888 for D.W. Clendenan, the first mayor of West Toronto Junction.
The High Park property south of
Bloor Street, was purchased in 1836 by John Howard - Toronto's first surveyor. Howard named his estate High Park because of its magnificent view of
Lake Ontario.
In 1873 Howard deeded his beloved High Park estate to the City of Toronto. John Howard's former residence Colborne Lodge is still situated on its original site in High Park, where it is now a museum.
OVERVIEW
The High Park neighbourhood is home to a wide range of people. Its highly regarded schools including Humberside Collegiate attract many families with school age children to this neighbourhood.
High Park contains numerous rental opportunities that are popular with singles and couples. There are also a handful of seniors accommodations within this neighbourhood.
The topography of the High Park neighbourhood features gently rolling hills, winding streets, and towering Oak trees that enchant and delight all those who live here.
The beauty of this neighbourhood emanates from High Park which is one of Toronto's largest and most popular parks.
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