Reasons To Love Bloor West Village
The very family friendly vibe. When you walk through Bloor West Village, it won't take you long to realize that this neighbourhood is home to a lot of families. Young kids, dogs, strollers, and expectant parents are a frequent sight. Families make use of Beresford Park's playground, wading pool, and outdoor ice skating rink. Close to some of the west end's most reputable daycares (and doggie day care at Dogtopia), and highly regarded public schools, Bloor West Village is the kind of neighbourhood many families dream about putting down roots in.

Fruit stands galore. The fruit stands of Bloor West Village are some of the best in the city, and offer way more than just fruit. Their perfectly stacked tables of produce flow onto the sidewalk, offering pantry staples, fresh flowers, and a variety of produce. The close proximity to the Ontario Food Terminal ensures that the food is extra fresh! It's almost impossible not to buy a bottle of fresh squeezed orange juice from Fresh and Wild when the amazing citrus scent hits you when you walk in the door.

Lots of cute cafes and bakeries to choose from. Some of our favourites are Lit Espresso Bar, Bread & Roses Bakery Cafe, Koffea Espresso Bar, and Baka Gallery Cafe which displays work from local artists on their walls. If fresh juice is what you are craving, stop by Village Juicery for a smoothie or cold pressed juice.

The proximity to High Park. Bloor West Village residents can walk to High Park in under 10 minutes and enjoy the beauty of this huge west end gem. The open green space, picnic areas, splash pad, playgrounds, zoo, outdoor pool, Grenadier Pond, and the dog park are just a few of the reasons that High Park is a peaceful place to spend the day. Every spring, High Park sees a flurry of activity as people come from all over to see the abundance of cherry blossoms in bloom. It is beautiful!

All your grocery shopping can be done within your neighbourhood. Fresh grocery options are within walking distance of eachother in Bloor West Village. You will find everything you need between the large selection at Max's Market, the fresh meat markets like Bloor Meat Market, Snappers Fish Market, and Kingsway Meat and Deli, and all the fresh fruit stands. This neighbourhood makes supporting local independent businesses easy.

Located on the Bloor subway line. Bloor West Village residents benefit from having the Bloor subway line running through their neighbourhood making commuting into the city a breeze from Jane station and Runnymede station. A lot of families living in this neighbourhood find they can get by with only one car, or no car at all, because of the easy access to the subway and bus routes. Extra points if you spot the life sized elephant roaming the grounds at Jane station.

Bloor West Village has great neighbours. The location of Bloor West Village is ideal because it has awesome neighbourhoods on each side. Old Mill and Baby Point to the west, Swansea to the south, High Park to the east, and The Junction to the north. Residents of Bloor West Village can easily enjoy the perks of all these other great neighbourhoods without needing to stray far from home.

Classic Toronto homes with large front porches located on tree lined streets. Bloor West Village is home to mostly detached homes built in the 1920s and lots of Craftsman style homes can be found here. We are seeing some houses being replaced with custom built modern homes, but many owners are choosing to renovate the existing home while still maintaining elements of the historical charm of these beauties. Original hard wood floors, stained glass windows, wood burning fireplaces and large front porches can be found in Bloor West Village.

Picturesque Etienne Brulé Park and the Humber River. Just outside the western boundary of Bloor West Village you will find Etienne Brulé Park, one of west end Toronto's most beautiful parks located on the Humber River. The Humber River Recreational Trail is a great way to explore the park, which runs north along the river all the way until highway 401. The arched stone bridge over the river dates back to 1916, and connects to the historic Old Mill Inn and Spa. Etienne Brulé Park sees a spike in visitors in the early Fall when people come to cheer on the salmon as they swim upstream in the annual salmon run.

A historic library celebrated for it's traditional Canadian design, right down to the red front door. Built in the late 1920s, Runnymede Public Library is a popular architectural landmark in the city with heritage designation. The library has undergone several renovations and an addition over the years, but the architect's original design has never been compromised.