Cliffcrest
The south end of Cliffcrest has its share of eye-popping renovated and luxurious homes
- toronto real estate board overview
- located in sector: E08
- average 2012 sale prices
- all homes: $498,986
- detached houses: $759,714
- semi-detached houses: $370,000
- townhomes: $250,620
- apartments: $214,063
- neighbourhood map: see map
Kingston Road divides this leafy Scarborough neighbourhood. The central artery offers just about every big-box store one could need, plus loads of unique ethnic restaurants. To the north, apartment buildings and subsidized housing keep the population mixed. To the south, Lake Ontario access and winding streets create a more exclusive area, where older homeowners are investing in eye-catching renovations. Original 1950s and ’60s bungalows have been demolished for their large lots and new two-storey monster homes are being built. There are some well-regarded high schools here, like R. H. King Academy (one of the few public schools with a uniforms policy) and Cardinal Newman Catholic High School. Loads of green space creeps up from the lake—a walking path winds through Bellamy Ravine at the area’s eastern end, while Bluffer’s Park to the west has a public marina, a small sandy beach and two private yacht clubs. Cyclists and hikers with good lung capacity can take advantage of the hilly Scarborough Bluffs section of the citywide Waterfront Trail. Last year, residents were relieved after the long-debated plan to install wind turbines near the Scarborough Bluffs was axed, leaving the coveted scenery undisturbed.
- LIBRARY AND SCHOOLS
- Libraries
- Cliffcrest, 3017 Kingston Road, 396-8916
- Public Schools
- RH King Academy,
3800 St. Clair Avenue East, 396-5550 - Fairmount Public School,
31 Sloley Road, 396-6240 - Bliss Carman Senior Public School,
10 Bellamy Road South, 396-6075 - HA Halbert Junior Public School,
31 McCowan Road, 396-6300 - Anson Park Public School,
30 MacDuff Crescent, 396-6030 - Bliss Carman Senior Public School,
10 Bellamy Road South, 396-6075 - Chine Drive Public School,
51 Chine Drive, 396-6155 - Catholic Schools
- St. Agatha,
49 Cathedral Bluffs DRive, 393-5302 - Cardinal Newman,
100 Brimley Road S., 393-5519 - St. Theresa Shrine,
2665 Kingston Road, 393-5373
- neighbourhood hot spots
By the Bluffs A classic greasy spoon, suitable for cheap two-egg-and-toast breakfasts. 3081 Kingston Rd., 416-267-6732.
Tara Inn Irish Pub & Restaurant Despite Scarborough’s working-class history, there are few good pubs. Known as the “big Tara,” this Irish pub is the best place for a pint—the only competition is its sister spot, the little Tara, a bit north. 2365 Kingston Rd., 416-266-6200.
