Seaton Village

For other uses, see Seaton (disambiguation).

Seaton Village
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Horse-drawn streetcar in Seaton Village in 1890
Vicinity
Location within Toronto
Country	Canada
Province	Ontario
City	Toronto

Seaton Village is a former unincorporated village located west of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is named after John Colborne, 1st Baron Seaton, Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada from 1828 to 1836. Seaton Village is bordered by Bloor Street to the south, the Canadian Pacific Railway (C.P.R.) tracks to the north, Christie Street to the west, and Bathurst Street to the east. It is within the broader 'The Annex' neighbourhood, as defined by the City of Toronto. Although the Koreatown shopping district is at its southern border, it is sometimes referred to as the "West Annex". While Seaton Village shares several characteristics with the area to the east (notably its architecture and its popularity with University of Toronto students), it is generally quieter, more family-oriented, and with smaller, less expensive homes.

Character

The area is primary semi-detached single family homes dating to the start of the 20th century. Most are either of solid brick construction, while some have a facade of brick. Most of the trees planted at the same time as the houses were built are still standing. One unique home is located on Clinton Street. The house is almost completely covered with circular "woodcakes" cut from billiards cues.

Vermont Square Park is near the centre of Seaton Village. The park has a playground, including a wading pool. St. Albans Boys and Girls club and the Bill Bolton hockey arena are also located in the park. There are also several small businesses located along Dupont Street, with a Loblaws supermarket located on the northeast corner of Christie and Dupont.

Seaton Village is represented in the Canadian House of Commons as part of the Trinity—Spadina electoral district. It is represented in the Ontario Legislative Assembly by the provincial version of the Trinity—Spadina constituency.

It is served by two Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway stations: Bathurst and Christie. Buses run north from both stations, and buses run along Dupont.

Prominent persons

Seaton Village is the former home of Canadian poet and children's author Dennis Lee and Oscar-winning (for Chicago) sound engineer David Lee (no relation). It is the current home of novelist and playwright Ann-Marie MacDonald, sociologist Barry Wellman and songwriter/performer Nancy White.

Demographics

In the 2006 Canadian census Seaton Village was covered by census tract 0093.00. According to that census, the neighbourhood has 5,259 residents. Average income is $41,506, close to the average for the Toronto CMA. The ten most common language spoken at home, after English, are:

1. Portuguese - 5.0%
2. Italian - 3.5%
3. Korean - 2.0%
4. Cantonese - 1.6%
5. Unspecified Chinese - 1.5%
6. Greek - 1.4%
7. Spanish - 0.8%
8. French - 0.6%
9. Hungarian - 0.5%
10. Polish - 0.5%

See also

• The Annex
• Koreatown, Toronto

External links

• Palmerston Junior Public School
• St. Alban's Boys' and Girls' Club
• Ontario Roots: The Lost Village of Seaton
• The Annex Neighbourhood profile