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'''Yonge and Eglinton''', also known as Yonge-Eglinton or Uptown, is a neighbourhood in [[Midtown, Toronto|Midtown]]-[[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]], which was once a part of the old Town of [[North Toronto]].
'''Yonge and Eglinton''', also known as Yonge-Eglinton or Uptown, is a neighbourhood in [[Midtown, Toronto|Midtown]]-[[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]], which was once a part of the old Town of [[North Toronto]].


In recent years, its centralized location has spawned development, including a number of big-box retailers and tall, high density residential towers. Development has concentrated around the [[Eglinton (TTC)|Eglinto myjghjnmugjyuij n]] [[Toronto subway and RT|subway]] station, and has resulted in a mixed-use neigbourhood with a mix of detached houses, [[townhouse]]s, and high rises. The [[Eglinton–Scarbh ujyu jforough Crosstown line]] is expected to further boost development.
In recent years, its centralized location has spawned development, including a number of big-box retailers and tall, high density residential towers. Development has concentrated around the [[Eglinton (TTC)|Eglinton]] [[Toronto subway and RT|subway]] station, and has resulted in a mixed-use neighbourhood with a mix of detached houses, [[townhouse]]s, and high rises. The [[Eglinton–Scarborough Crosstown line]] is expected to further boost development.


The area is home to a varjmh m jiety of small retail stores, [[restaurant]]s, larger stores, and a mall/movie theatre complex.myjnmyj Numerous public high schools dot the neighbourhood, including [[North Toronto Collegiate Institute]], [[Northern Secondary School|Northern Secondary]], [[Forest Hill Collgiate Institute]], several private schools, and the [[Toronto Catholic District School my Board|TCDSB]] (Catholic board) Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School and St. Monica's Catholic Elementary School. Public parks in the area hg jmvbnt yjgy nbinclude [[Eglinton Park (Toronto)|Eglinton Park]], Oriole Park and the [[Belt Line Railway (Toronto)|Belt Line Railway]].
The area is home to a variety of small retail stores, [[restaurant]]s, larger stores, and a mall/movie theatre complex. Numerous public high schools dot the neighbourhood, including [[North Toronto Collegiate Institute]], [[Northern Secondary School|Northern Secondary]], [[Forest Hill Collegiate Institute]], several private schools, and the [[Toronto Catholic District School Board|TCDSB]] (Catholic board) Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School and St. Monica's Catholic Elementary School. Public parks in the area include [[Eglinton Park (Toronto)|Eglinton Park]], Oriole Park and the [[Belt Line Railway (Toronto)|Belt Line Railway]].


It is a popular neighbourhood for young professionals, a fact reflected in one of its nicknames, "Young & Eligible".<ref name="Toronto.com">{{cite web f
It is a popular neighbourhood for young professionals, a fact reflected in one of its nicknames, "Young & Eligible".<ref name="Toronto.com">{{cite web
| url = http://www.toronto.com/shopping/article/374564
| url = http://www.toronto.com/shopping/article/374564
| title = Midtown (Yonge & Eglinton) jbv nghmg
| title = Midtown (Yonge & Eglinton)
| accessdate = 2008-08-11 | author = Antonella Nardulli | date = 2006-d n n kvmdfl m 06-28}}</ref> Another nicknamyumygjhe is "Yonge & Eg."
| accessdate = 2008-08-11 | author = Antonella Nardulli | date = 2006-06-28}}</ref> Another nickname is "Yonge & Eg."


== History ==
== History ==
* During the early 19th century, the area wasn't part of the largest cattle grazing region in Upper Canada (now the Southern region of Ontario). The region was the first in North America to extend the use of cowbells to all cattle. Prior to this, it had been standard practice for a cowbell to be attached to only the best and leading piece of livestock.<ref>"A Brief History of Toronto", ''Macleans Magazine'', Dec. 1991, p43</ref> To honour this proud and storied heritage, the City of Toronto named a local street "Cowbell Lane."<ref name="Toronto Legal Documents">{{cite web
* During the early 19th century, the area was part of the largest cattle grazing region in Upper Canada (now the Southern region of Ontario). The region was the first in North America to extend the use of cowbells to all cattle. Prior to this, it had been standard practice for a cowbell to be attached to only the best and leading piece of livestock.<ref>"A Brief History of Toronto", ''Macleans Magazine'', Dec. 1991, p43</ref> To honour this proud and storied heritage, the City of Toronto named a local street "Cowbell Lane."<ref name="Toronto Legal Documents">{{cite web
| url = http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-22005.pdf
| url = http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-22005.pdf
| title = Naming of Public Lane Located East of mrat Street Between Eglinton Avenue East and Soudan Avenue
| title = Naming of Public Lane Located East of Yonge Street Between Eglinton Avenue East and Soudan Avenue
| accessdate = 2011-03-05 | date = 2009-06-01}}</ref>
| accessdate = 2011-03-05 | date = 2009-06-01}}</ref>

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* When the subway station opened in 19 ghfu jk j jv 54 it was the northern end of the [[Yonge–University–Spadina line|Yonge subway line]], and remainedghj j d so until 1973 when the line was extended north to [[York Mills (TTC)|York Mills]].<ref name="Archives of Ontario">{{cite web
* When the subway station opened in 1954 it was the northern end of the [[Yonge–University–Spadina line|Yonge subway line]], and remained so until 1973 when the line was extended north to [[York Mills (TTC)|York Mills]].<ref name="Archives of Ontario">{{cite web
| url = http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/ENGLISH/exhibits/subway/milestones_2.htm
| url = http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/ENGLISH/exhibits/subway/milestones_2.htm
| title = The Toronto (TTC) Subway Turns Fi jhjyt dtj t hg ty h h fty: Subway Milestones - Expansion
| title = The Toronto (TTC) Subway Turns Fifty: Subway Milestones - Expansion
| accessdate = 2008-08-13 | date = 2008-07-14}}</ref>
| accessdate = 2008-08-13 | date = 2008-07-14}}</ref>
* In 1837 the [[Battle of Montgomery's Tavern|Confrontation at Montgomery's Tavern]] took place just north of the Yonge and Eglinton intersection.
* In 1837 the [[Battle of Montgomery's Tavern|Confrontation at Montgomery's Tavern]] took place just north of the Yonge and Eglinton intersection.


== Business ==
== Business ==
A number of businesses call the area home, notagf fjk fvjk ghk mdthnhgjdtybly retailer [[Canadian Tire]], whose home corporate hety yrjnb tj yt ad offices are lo ruk trjr6cated in the [[Canada Square Complexmujmyjyuj|Canada Square]] office compfgj njjtyuijkt j76yrjlex. Other organizations calling the area home i ikmynclude public broadcaster [[TVOntario]] and the [j rut bj [Heart and Stroke Foundation]] of Ontario.
A number of businesses call the area home, notably retailer [[Canadian Tire]], whose home corporate head offices are located in the [[Canada Square Complex|Canada Square]] office complex. Other organizations calling the area home include public broadcaster [[TVOntario]] and the [[Heart and Stroke Foundation]] of Ontario.

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Many restaurants and businesses can be found in the area, including [[sushi]], [[Cuisine of Thailand|Thai yukjmyjhyujkfood]], [[Cuisine t jyfgn km,yjmnk m yf ijk y ukmof Mexico|Mexican food]], and [[Cuisine of Italy|Italian food]], among others.tj tyj t
Many restaurants and businesses can be found in the area, including [[sushi]], [[Cuisine of Thailand|Thai food]], [[Cuisine of Mexico|Mexican food]], and [[Cuisine of Italy|Italian food]], among others.

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==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.toronto.ca/demographicsyghkyu o6 yr 7iju /cns_profiles/cns100.htm City of Toronto - Yonge-Eglinton Neighbourhjnyufhj miu jkiululood Profile]
*[http://www.toronto.ca/demographics/cns_profiles/cns100.htm City of Toronto - Yonge-Eglinton Neighbourhood Profile]


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| North = [[Lawrence Park South]]
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| South = [[Deer Park, Toronto|Deer Park]]
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Yonge-Eglinton
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Yonge and Eglinton, also known as Yonge-Eglinton or Uptown, is a neighbourhood in Midtown-Toronto, Ontario, Canada, which was once a part of the old Town of North Toronto.

In recent years, its centralized location has spawned development, including a number of big-box retailers and tall, high density residential towers. Development has concentrated around the Eglinton subway station, and has resulted in a mixed-use neighbourhood with a mix of detached houses, townhouses, and high rises. The Eglinton–Scarborough Crosstown line is expected to further boost development.

The area is home to a variety of small retail stores, restaurants, larger stores, and a mall/movie theatre complex. Numerous public high schools dot the neighbourhood, including North Toronto Collegiate Institute, Northern Secondary, Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, several private schools, and the TCDSB (Catholic board) Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School and St. Monica's Catholic Elementary School. Public parks in the area include Eglinton Park, Oriole Park and the Belt Line Railway.

It is a popular neighbourhood for young professionals, a fact reflected in one of its nicknames, "Young & Eligible".[1] Another nickname is "Yonge & Eg."

History

  • During the early 19th century, the area was part of the largest cattle grazing region in Upper Canada (now the Southern region of Ontario). The region was the first in North America to extend the use of cowbells to all cattle. Prior to this, it had been standard practice for a cowbell to be attached to only the best and leading piece of livestock.[2] To honour this proud and storied heritage, the City of Toronto named a local street "Cowbell Lane."[3]

Business

A number of businesses call the area home, notably retailer Canadian Tire, whose home corporate head offices are located in the Canada Square office complex. Other organizations calling the area home include public broadcaster TVOntario and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

Many restaurants and businesses can be found in the area, including sushi, Thai food, Mexican food, and Italian food, among others.

References

  1. ^ Antonella Nardulli (2006-06-28). "Midtown (Yonge & Eglinton)". Retrieved 2008-08-11.
  2. ^ "A Brief History of Toronto", Macleans Magazine, Dec. 1991, p43
  3. ^ "The Toronto (TTC) Subway Turns Fifty: Subway Milestones - Expansion". 2008-07-14. Retrieved 2008-08-13.

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