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    Christie Pits Community Profile from Toronto’s Best Realtor

    Christie Pits

    Overview

    The Christie Pits Toronto neighbourhood is considered one of the most vibrant multicultural areas in the city. Historically, this neighbourhood has been a transitional  home for immigrants when they arrive in Canada. However the area has developed and matured to attract more people here rather than move to the suburbs. The annual Santa Clause parade begins in Christie Pits allowing residents to get a close up of all the floats. The route of the parafe runs through downtown Toronto and ends at the St. Lawrence Market. 

    History

    This neighbourhood got its name from the former Christie Sand Pits which was a local landmark until the early 1900’s. The Christie Sand Pits were rich in sand, gravel, and clay deposits which are remains of the last ice age. This deposit was excavated in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s and was used to pave Toronto’s early roads. After all the resources were depleted in the Christie Sand Pits, the city turned the quarry into Willowvale Park. The Christie Street is named after William Mellis Christie, the co-founder of Christie & Brown Cookie Company in 1861. 

    Real Estate

    Many of the homes in this Toronto neighbourhood are modest in size and the lots are typically narrow. This working class neighbourhood has a good mix of detached and semi-detached houses constructed between 1906 and the 1930’s. The streets in this area are relatively uncluttered because of the rear laneways that provide off-street parking. 

    Lifestyle

    Those looking to shop in Christie Pits have many options. The residents are close to the Bloorcourt Village Shopping District. It has a massive variety of shops and services to choose from on this route. Also, every June, the merchants in Bloorcourt host a festival with strolling musicians, bands, clowns, and magicians. The residents are located close to the Dufferin Mall, at Bloor and Dufferin Streets, and Galleria Mall, situated at Dupont and Dufferin Streets.

    Those living in Christie Pits have many different recreational opportunities to choose from. The Willowvale Park is a multi use recreational facility that features one of Toronto’s best looking baseball diamonds. This park is the home field for the Toronto Maple Leafs Inter-County Baseball team. This park also has the Alex Duke Memorial Pool and water slide, basketball courts, and a large children’s playground. In the winter, residents can enjoy skating, hockey, and tobogganing. There is also pleasure skating and shinny at the Sid Smith artificial ice rink named after the former Toronto Maple Leaf. 

    Transportation

    Residents in Christie pits have ample opportunity for public transit. The Christie Street bus brings passengers to the St. Clair West station, on the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line and Christie station, on the Bloor-Danforth line. There is even bus service on Ossington Avenue, with a drop off at Ossington station. Bloor Street in this neighbourhood provides an excellent starting point for motorists commuting through the city. 

    Looking to Buy Real Estate in Christie Pits?

    If you’re taken with the urge to explore real estate in Christie Pits, let us know if you have any questions. With 30 years of experience helping 1,000’s of GTA residents buy and sell property, we can address any pressing questions you may have. Take advantage of the best realtors in Toronto and the GTA.

    Contact us to get started on your real estate journey in Christie Pits or call us at (416) 917-5466. One of our representatives would be happy to assist.

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