WELCOME TO KING WEST
Toronto's King West Village is located in downtown Toronto, running parallel to the Gardiner Expressway between Dufferin to Spadina. Located on the border of the Fashion, Theatre, Entertainment and Financial Districts, this trendy and highly sought-after neighborhood is popular with fashionable single professionals, especially women. From the trendy bars, dining and nightspots full of beautiful patrons to world renown theatres, music and sporting venues, there is always something happening to suit everyone's taste.
The urban ethnicity of King West is found not only in its historical roots, but in the modern conveniences of great boutiques, community events, restaurants and clubs. It's embodies the ultimate "Urban Lifestyle"...close, convenient access to services and retailers, jogging paths, grocery stores, fitness facilities, quick public transportation via the King Street Car and a cafe on virtually every corner to grab a morning coffee on the way to work...!
In terms of local recreation, Stanley Park is a favorite neighborhood meeting place, offering baseball diamonds, tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a soccer field. The community centre located on its grounds is used for residents' meetings, community-based programs and social functions. Where do you like to live, work and play? I know Lifestyle where it starts --at home! If you are looking to purchase or sell in King West, contact me today at 416.481.6137
By the 1960's, much of Toronto's port based industry had moved north of the city and railroad service dwindled down to a trickle. The railway lands - a site bound by the Skydome to the east, Bathurst Street to the West, Front Street to the north, and Lakeshore Boulevard to the south, then lay dormant and derelict for over 30 years while the City of Toronto debated what to do with this land mass. Finally in 1998, city council approved the sale of the railway lands, which are
currently being redeveloped into a $2 Billion-condominium development known as CityPlace.
King West was at the heart of the Canadian Garment industry until the early 1990's. Over the past seven years, the area has attracted many high profile residential developers and retailers. The area has exploded with new construction, demolition and stunning renovations. Developers are grabbing every available square foot in the area, pushing out dilapidated eyesores and increasing property values. Now many of the shop worn buildings are finding new life as some of Toronto's most expensive loft developments and funky office spaces for media services, hi-tech communications, the film industry and advertising firms. King West promises to continually reinvent itself as a hot downtown community boasting convenience and the the ultimate urban lifestyle. Properties are sizeable and affordable by downtown standards. It is indeed a magnet for Toronto's trendsetters!
But what really makes King West Village such a great place to live is the strong sense of community – residents love the fact that that they actually know their neighbors and find it easy to socialize at the local cafés, galleries, trendy bars, restaurants, parks or even on the way to work on the King Street car!
JANICE VARASTEH | SALES REPRESENTATIVE | BOSLEY REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE | 276 MERTON STREET | TORONTO | ONTARIO | M4S.1A9 | PHONE. 416.481.6137 | FAX. 416.480.2548 | ASKJANICE@LIFESTYLESPECIALIST.COM
King West was originally part of the vast military Garrison Lands that were established to protect the Town of York – the forerunner to Toronto - against attack from the United States. Following the war of 1812, peaceful relations were established with our neighbors to the south and the Garrison Lands were sold to the railway, which became a vital cog in the booming industry the taking place along Toronto's harbourfront.
