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Leaside-Bennington

Contains the traditional neighbourhoods of:
Leaside, Bennington Heights, Governor's Bridge

Incorporating three old city neighbourhoods into its boundaries, Leaside–Bennington includes tiny Governor’s Bridge, which sits along the district’s southwest edge. Governor’s Bridge was subdivided in 1912; at the time it comprised just 115 houses along three streets, squeezed between Bayview, the Moore Park ravine and the CP rail line. But the law of supply and demand has recently caused the thin strip of vacant land flanking Bayview (just across from tiny Cudmore Creek) to sprout close to 60 high-priced homes. The area’s namesake is the bridge that linked it to its western neighbour, Rosedale, opening the way for development. Southeast of the Mount Pleasant Cemetery and looking down on the Don River Valley is the tiny community of Bennington Heights. Architecturally, Bennington Heights is uneven, a mixture of the grand and the ordinary, with modest bungalows sidling up to stone château-style mansions. Push north and Bennington Heights leads into Leaside. Here, before the big-box stores, there were factories. In the early part of the past century, Durant Motors, Canada Wire and Cable, and Leaside Munitions Company drew workers and their families to the sturdy bungalows and two-storey semis. Later, in the ’30s, wainscotting and leaded windows were the elements of style, and many of the houses from that era retain those features. Young families have displaced the aging boomers, whose kids have departed for university. They are attracted, as were the generations before, to the quiet streets, abundant green space of Serena Gundy Park, and easy access to the city centre.

Nearby Restaurants

The Olde Yorke Fish & Chips

The tiny, family-run pub provides a homey respite from the noisy Laird industrial strip. Traditional ... (0.79 km away)

Mikado Japanese Restaurant

Tranquility and tradition are paramount at one of Toronto’s oldest sushi houses, where chef Keiichi ... (0.84 km away)

Marvellous Edibles Bistro

Seasonal and organic, the menu changes daily at this Euro-bistro offshoot of the St. Clair ... (0.86 km away)

Kama Sutra Restaurant and Wine Bar

Silk and spice—Indian goes upscale with an extensive wine list to complement an exotic menu. ... (1.07 km away)

Kamasutra Restaurant and Wine Bar

The quality of Indian cooking in this city is on the upswing, and Kamasutra is ... (1.07 km away)

Big Man’s Gourmet Pizza

Tucked back into an ugly strip plaza, this tiny gourmet pizza house is easy to ... (1.10 km away)

The Bagel House (Café)

This offshoot of the Leaside bakery serves up such classic combos as chopped liver or ... (1.14 km away)

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Commuting

King and Bay:: 5.8 km
401 and 400:: 12.6 km
Gardiner and 427:: 17.7 km
Subways:: Chester Station 2.6 km; Broadview Station 2.6 km; Pape Station 2.7 km

Commuting and subway distances measured from neighbourhood centre.

Neighbourhood Data

Average 2006 sale price:: $705,000
Property crime:: Low
Crime against people:: Average

Real estate sales information provided by Ternet and its suppliers, who are not responsible for its accuracy. Crime based on Toronto Police Services 2006 statistical report.