Old East York

Old East York is a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto located in the former East York. While East York was a much larger area, the name has been kept as a reminder to the days before the mega city. Old East York is situated at the northern edge of the former East York and is bordered to the north by Massey Creek (just north of the DVP), to the east by Woodbine, to the west by Pape and to the south by Cosburn ave.

The area is primarily made up of single detached homes and ownership is well above average (at over 65). The area is upper middle class primarily and while once dominated by seniors, many are moving on and younger families are finding an affordable neighbourhood within fairly close proximity to the city centre.

The people in the area are predominantly of British, Irish, and Greek descent.

Neighborhood sections

Todmorden Village To the north of O'Connor (which splices down the middle of the neighbourhood) is Todmorden village. Much of the village lies atop the Don Valley Ravine which is lined with forest. Mature trees are a big presence in this area of the neighbourhood and create an extremely peaceful and natural area, rarely found this close to downtown Toronto. Where Pape and the Donlands head North past O'Connor is a gorgeous area consisting of very few streets and beautiful homes.

Woodbine Heights This section of Old East York is bounded by Coxwell on the West, Woodbine on the East, the Don Valley Ravine on the north and Mortimer on the south. As with much of the Old East York neighbourhoods, this area is primarily based on single dwelling homes owned by older residents or retirees. Recent demographic changes have brought in many new young middle-class residents to the area.

External links

• http://www.toronto.ca/demographics/profiles_map_and_index.htm