Introduction
Ask any High Park - Swansea resident and they’ll tell you, west is best! This established area's claim to fame is the abundant greenspace for which it's named. High Park offers an escape from the urban jungle without ever really leaving it. The neighbourhood is bounded by Bloor Street to the north, Lake Ontario to the south, High Park to the east and the Humber River to the west.
Lifestyle
Here's a picture: A jogger emerges from his detached storybook house and follows the row of century old trees lining his quiet residential street, leading him past schools and shops and cafes, and into this picturesque 400-acre park, his trusty dog trailing his every step. This is High Park and Swansea, in a snapshot – a close-knit community where families flock and neighbours become fast friends for life.
The Vibe
High Park-Swansea is home to a concentration of Ukrainians, Polish and Serbs – an unofficial “Little Eastern Europe” if you will. Kids play in the streets, and neighbours become fast friends for life. Friendly and warm, this neighbourhood always feels like “home.”
Meet the Neighbours
The majority of residents are of working age (25 to 64), being couples with children, and the next main age group being 65 or older, proving that many who grow up or move here at some point never leave!
In the Area
Proximity to High Park and Lake Ontario beef up home prices here when compared to those slightly north of the area. Expect to pay a premium for other perks, such as good schools, easy access to highways and the TTC, and the homes here aren't too shabby either!
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Planes, Trains & Automobiles
The neighbourhood is steps from TTC subway stations including High Park, Runnymede, Jane and Old Mill along the Bloor-Danforth subway line, with bus service in every direction, and Lake Shore Boulevard and Gardiner Expressway stretch along the southern end.
The Good, the Bad & the Rest
The modern High Park-Swansea village is dotted with half a dozen parks in every direction. The tree-lined streets maintain the area’s green, park-side atmosphere, transforming residential roads into leafy tunnels at the height of summer. Bloor West Village just to the north is the go-to spot to stroll, shop and socialize.
Dollars & Sense
Finding cons about High Park-Swansea is like trying to find something bad to say about kittens. If you seek nightlife, you won’t find it right in your backyard, which is a pro for the area’s family-focused residents. But a bustling social scene is within walking distance on Bloor Street just, while downtown Toronto is a short subway or cab ride away.
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Neighbourhood Hotspots
High Park Cherry Blossoms
The park features lots of mini hotspots and in the early spring season, the Sakura cherry trees overshadow all else with their gentle pink blossoms. Photo credit: By Jaimeheinke via Wikimedia Commons.
more infoCheese Boutique
Open 360 days a year, the Cheese Boutique has been in operation since 1970. This epicurean Eden serves up gourmet delights such as prosciutto, truffles, olive oils, artisanal breads, jams galore and of course, cheese.
more infoThe Kennedy Public House
This pub/resto combo is in limbo between High Park and Bloor West, each hood claiming it as its own. Regardless of where it lands, it provides a great selection of beer.
more infoThe Grenadier Restaurant
Enjoy an alfresco bite on the award-winning patio ended with a treat from the outdoor ice cream parlour, or the full-service dinning room and separate self-service cafe. Photo credit: By Alaney2k via Wikimedia Commons.
more infoAdventure Playground
This playground within the park is a staple for little adventure-seekers, boasting castles to explore, ropes to climb, swings, ladders and slides, and coloured by the artwork of volunteers. Photo credit: By Alex Laney via Wikimedia Commons
more infoHigh Park Zoo
Dating back to the early 1900s, the zoo features the bison, deer, llamas, peacocks, highland cattle, goats and others. It's open year round, from 7 a.m. till dusk. Admission is free.
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