Like Wallace-Emerson next door, Brockton Village is quickly becoming a destination for both urban tastemakers and young families looking for a nice, yet affordable, first home. The area’s Victorian row houses are being scooped up by the first-time buyers you’ll see pushing strollers on the tree-lined streets. Residents have plenty of shops to frequent: along Dundas West, Portugese and Brazilian businesses alternate between new bars and brunch spots.
Railroad tracks off Dundas St. W., meeting at Dufferin and Queen West, and Bloor St.
2009: $375,038
2010: $418,698
2011: $434,112
*2011 averages reflect most recent data from January to August
Old-school tetherball at MacGregor Park playground. 346 Lansdowne Ave.
Conceptual art shows at the Meredith Keith Gallery. 1695 Dundas St. W., 647-351-5284.
Spring rolls and pho at Pho Phuong. 1603 Dundas St. W., 416-536-3030.
Seafood small plates at chef Nathan Isberg’s Atlantic Restaurant. 1597 Dundas St. W., 416-219-3819.
Gourmet red-velvet cupcakes at OMG Baked Goodness. 1561 Dundas St. W., 647-348-5664.
A pint on the patio at the Three Speed, where cycling, plaid-shirted types drink. 1163 Bloor St. W., 647-430-3834.
Fresh Brazilian cheese bread from Brazil Bakery and Pastry Ltd. 1554 Dundas St. W., 416-531-2888.
Can’t disagree with this choice or profile. The grunge is definitely less then 5-10 years ago. There are a lot of very nice homes as well, many of which are being renovated to nice standards. There’s an interesting blog out thee that seems to be tracking some of the housing changes in this hood and the ones nearby: at http://facelifttoronto.tumblr.com/
February 10, 2012 at 6:53 pm | by Darren