Overview :
There is quite an interesting history attached to Yorkville. It can be traced back to 1830 when Yorkville an area in Toronto, emerged ... more »as both a residential and an area that had two main industries. One was a brick yard and the other a brewery. Even so many years ago it was a picturesque part of Toronto with beautiful homes and gardens. Many of the Victorian structures from way back then have survived all these years, although there was a time in the 1960's when Yorkville was very run down. In the 80's and 90's a change started to occur when many buildings were being renovated while other newer ones were going up. Today there is a mix of high end stores, beautiful condos as well as those gorgeous restored Victorian homes. In more recent years several high end hotels have been added to this area.
Many designers have their shops here and if you want to see the up and coming fashions and hair styles there is no better place than Yorkville. You will see smartly dressed people, some amazing cars, and actually even the dogs you will see on their leashes look high end! Although the area is busy it still has a peacefulness about it and it really is one of the prettiest areas in Toronto. People that are fortunate to call Yorkville their home just have to walk out their door and they will be in the midst of lovely serene areas, pretty boutiques, restaurants and many other interesting finds. Over the years Yorkville has grown into one of Toronto's trendiest neighborhoods and is really worth checking out.
If you are visiting Toronto and you want to spend a morning or afternoon walking around a lovely area where you will mix with locals, do a little people watching, a little shopping and where you might even spot the odd celebrity, head to Yorkville. less «
Trend in Yorkville
Overview : There is quite an interesting history attached to Yorkville. It can be traced back to 1830 when Yorkville an area in Toronto, emerged ... more »
Tips: All you need when you visit Yorkville is your pocket book, that is if you want to shop. This is the place where you will find some amaz... more »
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Points of Interest
Start the tour at the bench in front of the Hazleton Hotel. If you have the pleasure of staying at the glamorous Hazelton Hotel all you have to do is step outside the hotel and you will be in the right place to start this tour. If you are staying somewhere else it will be a nice place to start this tour by siting on the park bench in front of the... More
Now that you have done the people watching thing for a while, you are ready to take a little stroll through the gorgeous streets of Yorkville. One nice stop is a boutique called Paper Things. It is a gorgeous little card shop, maybe the best card shop in Toronto! An interesting tidbit is this shop is operated by the National Ballet of Canada. Al... More
Cross the street and go into one of the larger stores on the street, the gorgeous Teatro Verde, at 98 Yorkville Avenue. Teatro Verde is actually a beautiful Georgian Mansion that has been transformed and packed to the rafters with the most amazing home decor items. It also has one of the nicest floral shops in the city, where you can pick up a bouq... More
Ulysses Travel Books & Magazine shop, at 101 Yorkville Avenue, has a huge selection of magazines on just about every topic. Go here near the end of your tour in case you end up purchasing a lot of magazines and books. That way, you will not be left carrying them all over Yorkville. If you like magazines you will really enjoy this store.
After you have toured the lovely streets of Yorkville why not end your day with a stop at Summer's Ice Cream. You can sit in this little shop and have the freshest homemade ice cream ever, and they always have a low fat flavor too! They will even make your waffle cone as you watch! You can either sit in the shop to enjoy your treat or you can co... More
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