The beautiful park area with Taddle Creek Pond was once planned to be the perfect oasis of inspiration for local artists living in this gated community. This area is one of few Toronto neighbourhoods that still preserves its original feeling of exclusivity and is literally impenetrable to curious tourists.
Location
Truly one of a kind in Toronto, this unique area has less than 100 private homes, well-hidden between the many trees. The activities in the area are overseen by the community’s very own executive council, in charge of decisions about the whole of Wychwood Park. Access to the little-known green area with a small number of residents is possible only through its two entrances. The southern gate prevents traffic from flowing in and the northern entrance just off Tyrrel Avenue provides a regular vehicular entrance and exit. A pedestrian entrance can be found between 77 and 81 Alcina Avenue.
Wychwood Park, Toronto was designated as an Ontario Heritage Conservation district in 1985. Who could resist living in one of the houses that are listed on the Toronto Historical Board’s Inventory of Heritage Properties? The historic significance of Wychwood Park as Toronto’s earliest planned community lies also in the beautiful architecture of the Wychwood Park real estate, which reflects the English Arts and Crafts Movement, featuring simple compositions and traditional English house forms blended with naturally landscaped surroundings. Eden Smith was himself an enthusiast of this movement.
The exclusive and 100-per-cent residential Wychwood Park real estate in the community has developed from some standards and building restrictions imposed on the area. These laws prohibited any commercial activities in the community and the building of any row townhouses. Residents pay a special park tax in return for owning their properties in this exclusive location and enjoying the serenity of this neighbourhood together with the privacy they get when living in this gated community.
The unique community of Wychwood Park sits atop the Davenport Ridge and is defined by Davenport Road to the south, Alcina Avenue to the north, and a strip of land between Bathurst and Wychwood Avenue. The first houses of the founders, Matthews and Jardine, date back to the late 1800s, while the rest of the large houses were built between 1906 and 1935. Between the two World Wars, Wychwood Park trustees allowed a number of small lots to be built in the western part, looking slightly different than the original mansions. The youngest, modern-style buildings were constructed in the early 1950s.
Parpar Boutique
Carmen’s Designs
Adelle’s Boutique
Diva Boutique
EcoExistence
Robyn Clarke + Co
Tanya’s Furniture Gallery
Kosoy & Bouchard
Fiori Floral
Playful Minds Toys
Buy and Sell
Nortown Foods
Woof & Shloof
La Parigina Shoes
Tessuti Venezia
Women’s Fashion
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WebsiteAdelle’s Boutique
(416) 654-8049
Diva Boutique
(416) 654-7667
WebsiteSea Witch Fish and Chips
Nama Sushi
Savera Indian Cuisine
Thai Noodle
Vinny's Panini
Salto Antipasto Lounge
Dutch Dreams
Ferro Bar & Café
The Gem
Dave's... On St. Clair
Epic Lounge
The Rushton
Baker and Scone
Cocoa Latte
Leah’s Bakery
Pain Perdu
Tim Hortons
Restaurants
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(647) 349-4824
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(416) 652-0711
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(416) 657-2500
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(416) 652-0200
WebsiteVinny's Panini
(416) 531-9454
WebsiteSalto Antipasto Lounge
(416) 653-3077
WebsiteDutch Dreams
(416) 656-6959
WebsiteFerro Bar & Café
(416) 654-9119
WebsiteWinona Drive Senior Public School
McMurrich Junior Public School
Japanese School of Toronto Shokokai
Hudson College
Hippo Nursery School
Davenport Library
Wychwood Library
Dufferin/St. Clair Library
Wychwood Park
Sir Winston Churchill Park
Hillcrest Park
Earlscourt Park
Humewood Park
Christie Pits Park
Parks
Wychwood Park
WebsiteFormerly a gated community and envisioned as a colony for Toronto’s artists of the 19th century, today it belongs among one of the most charming places in all of Toronto. Located in the east part of Wychwood, it has the ideal location for everyone who enjoys long beautiful strolls under 300-year-old trees.
Sir Winston Churchill Park
WebsiteIf you like running and exercise in the open, you will definitely add this park to your favourites. Located east from Wychwood, Sir Winston Church Park offers three kilometres of soft running track, bike paths, and lots of green field space for any other sport activities.
Hillcrest Park
WebsiteHillcrest Park is the right choice for you if you need a dog-friendly green area in the city. This off-leash dog park where your dog can roam and socialize freely right in the centre of Wychwood also has a newly refurbished kids playground, tennis courts, and a drinking fountain for you and your four-legged companion.
Earlscourt Park
WebsiteOne of Toronto’s busiest parks, encompassing an area of 36-acres located west of Wychwood, offers tennis courts, soccer fields, a baseball diamond, and an outdoor ice rink.
Nearby Park
Humewood Park
Cedarvale Park
Christie Pits Park
Transportation
By Car
Approximately 10 minutes to the centre of Toronto and its main business and entertainment districts, via Christie Street and 15 minutes to the nearest highway.
By Bus
Main bus services operate on St. Clair Avenue, Davenport Road, Dupont Street, Bathurst Street, Oakwood Avenue, and Christie Street.
By Streetcar
There are many stops along St. Clair Avenue where you can find the 512, which operates between St. Clair Station on the Yonge-University line and the area of St. Clair Avenue West and Keele Street.
By Subway
The nearest subway station can be found on St. Clair Avenue and is easily accessible by the 512 streetcar.
Wychwood Park Real Estate Listings
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