Roncesvalles Village and High Park

A Village Within A City

Highlights:

High Park: with 399 acres of parkland and Grenadier Pond, it’ s the jewel of Toronto’ s park system
The Waterfront and Sunnyside-Gus Ryder – Toronto’ s largest outdoor pool
Quiet side streets and tons of parks to play inSafe bicycle paths and walking trails
Toronto Public Library – featuring a historic Carnegie Library
Public Transit – 504 Streetcar and Dundas West Subway station

A Village Within A City:

Roncesvalles Village, known fondly as “Roncy,” is a family-friendly, west-end neighbourhood that combines European ambience with a small-town feel. The wide side walks are lined with unique bookstores, boutique clothing shops, independent restaurants, and vestiges of the once-dominate Polish community.

Daily shopping is easy with fruit and flower markets populating the corners, while the 101-year-old Revue Cinema creates a nostalgic feel – all within in short distance of the bustling downtown scene and the city’s largest public park.

Neighbourhood Specialist:

Monte Burris
416-400-1575
monte@trustrealtygroup.ca

Top Schools in RONCESVALLES VILLAGE AND HIGH PARK

Garden Avenue Public School (JK – Grade 6) Howard Park Public School (JK- Grade 6) St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School (JK – Grade 8) Bloor Collegiate School (Grade 9-12) Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School (Grade 9-12) Parkdale Collegiate Institute (Grade 9-12)

Neighbourhood Facts

World-class public transportation Daily errands do not require a car

Check Out the Neighborhood

Spend a Day in Roncesvalles Village Restaurants in Roncesvalles Village Roncesvalles Community Association

WALK SCORE

TRANSIT SCORE

Intersection of Dundas Street and Roncesvalles Avenue, looking southwest, January 19, 1912 Credit: City of Toronto Archives

History of Roncesvalles Village and High Park:

Named after the 1813 Battle of Roncesvalles by Colonel Walter O’Hara, who was injured while fighting
He built a home called West Lodge after an old family estate in Ireland. It was acquired by the city in 1950 as an apartment building, which still bears the name today
Edward Alonzo Boyd, the dashing member of the notorious bank-robbing Boyd Gang, lived in a rooming house on Wright Avenue. In the basement, you can still see the holes from their BB Gun target practice
Although Sorauren was meant to be the main street, Roncesvalles grew in popularity in the early 1900’s when the streetcar was introduced. That’s why Sorauren’s so expansive. It had to be wide enough for the milk delivery trucks to turn around
A post-WW2 influx of Polish immigrants gave the area its unique culture, which it proudly maintains today

Don’t Miss Out on Houses in Roncesvalles Village and High Park:

The charm and character of these well-kept Victorian and Edwardian century homes are enjoying revitalization, however the short supply has fuelled a number of passionate bidding wars.

Classic Turn-of-the-Century Homes

A lush and mature tree canopy compliments the spacious front porches, well-tended gardens, and attractive neighbourhood homes. Garages are typically tucked away out of sight at the rear of the house.

A Home for Everyone

Spanning over 150 years, the eclectic mix of architecture covers everything from Late 19th Century Victorian homes, to Early to Mid-20th Century houses, to 21st Century townhomes, to loft conversions and low-rise condo developments.

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