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LESLIEVILLE
Overview
The green and white Leslieville street signs that run along Queen Street were installed in 1987. These historic markers
are symbolic of a renewed interest and pride in Leslieville among the residents of the up and coming east end
neighbourhood. While Leslieville has retained its small village character, with its cozy homes, quaint stores and tee lined
streets, it has also been revitalized by the “Hollywood North” studio district along Eastern Avenue, where former industrial
buildings and warehouses have been converted into lofts, film studios and production houses. It is not surprising then
that Leslieville has become popular with young professionals looking for good value in a neighbourhood close to the
downtown core.
Homes
Leslieville’s older houses along Queen Street, south to Eastern Avenue were built in the late 1800’s. They include Ontario
Cottages, Second Empire row houses and Victorian Houses. Leslieville’s second generation of houses, north of Queen
Street, were built in the early 1900’s. This district includes modest detached and semi-detached houses as well as a large
number of bungalows that are among the tiniest houses in Toronto.
Shopping
Leslieville’s main shopping district runs along historic. Queen Street. Here you find one-of-a-kind antique shops, art
galleries, design shops and bakeries, as well as trendy cafes and restaurants. The area on Gerrard Street East between
Greenwood Avenue and Coxwell Avenue is known as the “India Bazaar”. This is the commercial centre of Toronto’s East
Indian community. The smell of incense and the sound of music provide an exotic background to the shops on this street.
Recreation
Greenwood Park has three baseball diamonds, and artificial ice rink, a pool and a playground. The Jonathan Ashbridge
Park on the south side of Queen Street features two tennis courts, a children’s playground and a wading pool. The S. H.
Armstrong Community Recreation Centre, on Woodfield Road, Has a gymnasium, an indoor pool, fitness room, craft room
and meeting rooms. The Gerrard/Ashdale Public Library has a wide variety of programs for children, adults and seniors.
Schools
Bruce Junior Public School – 51 Larchmount Ave.
Roden Junior Public School – 151 Hiawatha Rd.
Leslieville Junior Public School – 245 Leslie Street
Duke of Connaught Junior and Senior Public School – 70 Woodfield Rd.
Riverdale Collegiate Institute Public High School – 1094 Gerrard St. E.
St. Joseph Catholic School – 176 Leslie St.
St. William Catholic School – 343 Jones Ave.
Be sure to check with the local school board to determine which school is right for your family.
Transportation
Leslievile is well served by the public transit system which operates bus service or street car routes on Carlaw, Jones.
Greenwood, Coxwell and Eastern Avenues, as well as Queen and Gerrard Streets. Most of these routes link up with
stations on the Bloor-Danforth subway line. Motorists can be downtown in minutes. Lake Shore Boulevard, the Gardiner
Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway are also close by.