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Roncesvalles
Unlike Parkdale to the south, Roncesvalles was spared from the past century’s blockbuster developers. Indeed, this is one of the leafiest areas in the city, with soaring oaks, blowsy perennial gardens and almost no front pad parking. Agents will tell you that the area’s main selling feature is Roncesvalles Avenue’s quaint strip of organic cafés, Thai restaurants, toy shops and greengrocers on every corner. But the well-preserved Victorian and Edwardian housing stock, with lot sizes that tend to be more deep and generous than their east-end counterparts, is as much of a draw. The once-strong Polish flavour (delis and bakeries are the remnants) has been almost entirely replaced by a Prius-driving crowd that sends its kids to Montessori schools and jogs in Sorauren Park—site of an annual day-after-Halloween mass jack-o’-lantern display. The vocal residents’ association is more than 30 years old and has plans to transform a former linseed factory on the edge of the park into a rec centre. Joining in on this community spirit doesn’t come cheap: with the recent real estate boom, a detached house in need of a gut job starts at half a million.
Nearby Restaurants
Mitzi’s
Vintage ’50s Formica tables, a salvaged church pew and mismatched chairs seat locals cheek-by-jowl in ... (0.40 km away)
Aris’ Place Family Restaurant
With its wall-mounted antlers and men’s lodge vibe, this Roncesvalles Village restaurant offers a mix ... (0.58 km away)
Buddha Dog
This ain’t your average chemical-laden wiener and stale bun hot dog joint. Buddha Dog steps ... (0.59 km away)
Chopin Restaurant
An upright piano, framed sketches and regular classical performances serenade the composer’s ghost at this ... (0.59 km away)
Krak
Above the twinkling bar, a dragon breathes fire in a pretty pastoral scene at this ... (0.59 km away)
Granowska’s Bakery
This sweet Roncesvalles bakery is famed for its Polish jelly doughnuts (paczki), but it offers ... (0.59 km away)
Lala Bar Café
Romantic black-and-white posters and photographs line the exposed brick and cinnamon-coloured walls of this stylish ... (0.61 km away)
Nearby Shopping and Services
Addison's Inc.
Shuttle back in time by exploring this hotbed of plumbing and heating artifacts, including antique ... (0.17 km away)
Addison's
Comprising nooks, crannies and seemingly secret passageways, Addison’s is the Old Curiosity Shop of the ... (0.19 km away)
The Queen of Tarts
So many tarts, so little time. An interesting choice with its own ardent following is ... (0.64 km away)
Queen of Tarts
As the name suggests, there are tarts galore for sale at this cozy Roncesvalles shop—20 ... (0.64 km away)
Frock
This girlie boutique brings eye-batting sass to an old-country section of Polish Roncesvalles. The sunny ... (0.69 km away)
Thin Blue Line Cheese
The offerings here focus on artisanal raw- and pasteurized-milk cheeses from Ontario and Quebec, though ... (0.71 km away)
Soho Arts & Custom Framing
Decor guru Debbie Travis shops at this tiny Parkdale store, where framed mirrors and family ... (0.72 km away)
Commuting
- King and Bay:
- 4.9 km
- Gardiner and 427:
- 9.4 km
- 401 and 400:
- 9.9 km
- Subways:
- Dundas West Station 1.4 km
- Dufferin Station 1.6 km
- Keele Station 1.7 km
Commuting and subway distances measured from neighbourhood centre.
Neighbourhood Data
- Average 2006 sale price:
- $460,000
- Property crime:
- Average
- Crime against people:
- Average
Real estate sales information provided by Ternet and its suppliers, who are not responsible for its accuracy. Crime based on Toronto Police Services 2006 statistical report.
