Are you looking for a home in Lawrence Park but want to know more about the neighbourhood before making the big leap? This Lawrence Park neighbourhood guide is just for you. Located amongst gently rolling hills, winding roads, this serene enclave is one of Toronto’s most exclusive.
History
The neighbourhood we know today as Lawrence Park was first constructed in 1907. From the beginning, Lawrence Park was billeted as a neighbourhood for the aristocratic and well-to-do. While the full development of Lawrence Park was halted twice by the World Wars, by the 1950s the neighbourhood was completed and appears much the way we view it today.
Architecture
As the homes were built over a large period of time – 1907-1940s, there are a wide variety of architectural styles in Lawrence Park: English Cottage, Tudor Revival, Colonial and Georgian, just to name a few. However, do not let their exteriors deceive you – the interiors of most Lawrence Park homes are state-of-the-art while preserving and respecting the history of the original fixtures inside the homes. A perfect blend of old meets new.
Lifestyle
No Lawrence Park neighbourhood guide would be complete without a grasp of the amenities in the area! Lawrence Park is situated in the Yonge Lawrence village. This uptown shopping district is family-centric without being uptight. There are plenty of places to enjoy such as The Burger’s Priest (be sure to look up their secret menu!), Kristapsons Salmon (consistently voted as the city’s best smoked salmon!) The Coop Ink (imagine it as the men’s Bergdorf Goodman in Toronto), and Paradise Comic Books (a Yonge Lawrence Village favourite for over 20 years!). The list can go on and on, you really must check it out for yourself.
Recreation
If you like to enjoy the great outdoors, Lawrence Park is an ideal part of Toronto to live in. The park which for which the neighbourhood is named features three clay surface tennis courts, an award-winning multi-level strolling garden, a lawn bowling club, and a foothpath that is perfect for runners and nature enthusiasts alike. There is also the George Locke Public Library at the northwest corner of Lawrence Park that offers a variety of programs for Lawrence Park citizens of all ages.
Transportation
Wherever you are in Lawrence Park, you are never more than a few steps from a bus route. The main subway station in the neighbourhood is located at Yonge and Lawrence. If you use the 401 to commute to work, the Yonge Street on-ramp is a five to ten minute drive away, depending on traffic. Whether you are looking to get to Toronto Pearson International Airport or Downtown Toronto, your commute should not be longer than 25 minutes by car.
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