Leslieville

The Details

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 this quiet east end neighbourhood.

Architecture / Homes

Leslieville’s older houses along Queen Street, and south to Eastern Avenue were built in the late 1800s. They include Ontario Cottages, Second Empire row houses and quaint Victorian houses. Leslieville’s second generation of houses, north of Queen Street, were built in the early 1900’s. This district includes detached and semi-detached houses. There are also a large number of bungalows, that are among the tiniest houses in Toronto.

Amenities

The number of notable restaurants in Leslieville is multiplying. Locals have a wide range of critic approved restaurants to select from featuring cuisine from around the globe. Leslieville’s main area for shopping runs along Queen Street, where you’ll find an eclectic mix of shops and boutiques. Residents with a passionate for home design will find no shortage of decor shops while those with a love for fashion will find an impressive selection of clothing boutiques.

Nature enthusiasts are drawn to the neighbourhood for its green space such as Greenwood park which spans 2.6 hectares and features baseball diamonds, an off leash dog park, swimming pool and skating rink. The Leslieville farmers market is held on Sunday’s and is a favourite family attraction.

Getting Around

Leslieville is well served by the public transit system which operates bus or streetcar routes on Carlaw, Jones, Greenwood, Coxwell, and Eastern Avenues, as well as Queen and Gerrard Streets. Most of these bus 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.