High Park
High Park brings together the best of west-end Toronto — incredible green space, a lively local scene and fantastic city connections. Generally bounded by Annette Street to the north, Bloor Street West to the south, Runnymede Road to the west and the rail corridor to the east, the neighbourhood has plenty to enjoy right on your doorstep. High Park is the star attraction, with trails, sports, playgrounds, the Zoo and spectacular cherry blossoms each spring. Along Bloor Street West, independent cafés, restaurants and local businesses keep the area buzzing, while schools and recreation facilities make it especially popular with families. With High Park, Keele and Dundas West subway stations close by, plus easy access to surrounding west-end neighbourhoods, High Park makes everyday city living feel refreshingly easy.
The Basics
- Easy walk to High Park
- Union Pearson (UP) Express for quick ride to Toronto Pearson Airport or downtown
- Great neighbourhood schools
High Park
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Community
High Park attracts a vibrant mix of young and growing families, move-up buyers, long-time homeowners and downsizers, with first-time buyers drawn to its walkability, subway access and unbeatable proximity to High Park. Leafy, tree-lined streets and beautiful character homes create an established residential feel, while school walking, dog walking, cycling and morning runs through the park are all part of everyday life.
Community life is anchored by High Park, High Park Public Library and local schools including Annette Street Junior and Senior Public School and Humberside Collegiate Institute. Residents also enjoy easy access to the independent shops and restaurants along Bloor Street West and Dundas Street West. Annual favourites including High Park cherry blossom season, the Toronto Ukrainian Festival and Halloween Fest add even more energy to this active, family-friendly west-end neighbourhood.
Amenities
High Park Amenities: Shops, Dining and Services
High Park’s main commercial stretch runs along Bloor Street West between Dundas West and Runnymede, with a particularly lively collection of independent businesses around Keele and High Park. Hannah’s Cafe, Cosette Coffee and Outpost Coffee Roasters are neighbourhood favourites for coffee and baked treats, while Cherie Cherry Café adds another great local café option. For dining, residents can walk to Annette Food Market, Hoyra, a Ukranian gastrobar, Dokkaebi restaurant, and Whelan’s Gate, with the Grenadier Café providing a classic stop right inside High Park.
Everyday amenities are equally close, including independent High Park Pharmacy, local fitness options and the shops and services lining Bloor. Transit is one of High Park’s biggest advantages, with High Park, Keele and Dundas West stations all providing access to TTC Line 2. Keele Street and Parkside Drive make travelling north or south easy, with convenient connections toward the Gardiner Expressway, Lakeshore Boulevard and downtown Toronto.
Activities
Parks and Family Activities in High Park
For families in High Park, outdoor space is one of the neighbourhood’s biggest attractions. High Park is quite literally on your doorstep, with playgrounds, sports fields, tennis courts, an outdoor pool, splash pad, skating rink and the much-loved High Park Zoo. Nearby Lithuania Park is another family favourite, offering a playground, splash pad, sports field and outdoor pool.
High Park’s extensive network of walking and cycling trails makes it easy to explore year-round, with routes winding through wooded areas, around Grenadier Pond and south toward the Martin Goodman Trail and Toronto waterfront. Spring brings the spectacular High Park cherry blossoms, one of the city’s most anticipated seasonal traditions, while Halloween Fest brings plenty of family fun to the neighbourhood each fall. With nature, recreation and activities within walking distance, outdoor living is a big part of the High Park lifestyle.
Real Estate
Detached single-family homes make up the majority of the High Park real estate market. Two-storey homes with three or four bedrooms are the norm, many of which have great character and a fantastic location. There are also some apartments, condos, and senior housing developments along Bloor Street.
Schools
| School | Fraser Institute Score | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Annette Street Jr & Sr. Public School (Elementary) | 6.2 | 265 Annette Street |
| High Park Alternative School | 10 | 265 Annette Street |
| Keele Street Public School (Elementary) | 6.7 | 99 Mountview Avenue |
| Mountview Alternative School (Elementary) | 5.6 | 99 Mountview Avenue |
| Indian Road Crescent Jr Public School (Elementary) | 7.7 | 285 Indian Road Crescent |
| Humberside Collegiate Institute (Secondary) | 9.0 | 280 Quebec Avenue |
| Western Tech Commercial School (Secondary) | 6.8 | 125 Evelyn Crescent |
| Ursula Franklin Academy (Secondary) | 9.7 | 125 Evelyn Crescent |
| The Student School (Secondary) | Unavailable | 160 Glendonwyne Road |
| School | Fraser Institute Score | Address |
|---|---|---|
| St. Cecilia (Elementary) | 8.1 | 355 Annette Street |
| Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton (Secondary) | 4.3 | 1515 Bloor St. W |
Local Gems
UP Bloor Station
1456 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada
Keele Community Centre
181 Glenlake Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada
Lithuania Park
155 Oakmount Road, Toronto, ON, Canada
UP Express – Bloor Station
1456 Bloor Street West
Annette Public Library
145 Annette
Annette Food Market
240 Annette Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
The Good Neighbour Expresso Bar
238 Annette Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
High Park
1873 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada
Lithuania Park
155 Oakmount Road, Toronto, ON, Canada
Annette Food Market
240 Annette Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
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