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    Earlscourt Community Profile from Toronto’s Best Realtor

    Earlscourt Community Profile from Toronto’s Best Realtor

    Earlscourt Community Profile from Toronto’s Best Realtor

    Overview

    For the past 50 years, the Earlscourt neighbourhood has been seen as the business and cultural centre of Toronto’s Italian community. Over the recent years the ethnic mix in this area has begun to change as Canadians of all different backgrounds. You can find people of West Indian, Portuguese, Greek, Latin American, and East Indian descent. The Earlscourt neighbourhood is also being rediscovered by Anglo-Canadians from other parts of Toronto. 

    History

    Earlscourt was founded in 1906 by labourers from the British Isles.The neighbourhood had local factories where local families would toil day and night building meagre tar and paper shacks. They used these as temporary homes until enough money was saved to build a proper brick house. During these difficult times, Reverend Peter Bryce was the spiritual leader of the community. 

    Every night, Bryce would walk through Earlscourt’s muddy streets with a lantern and a pair of high boots. Many families said his visits offered families in Earlscourt hope and inspiration. The quality of life in this area really bagan to improve in 1910 when the neighbourhood was annexed by the City of Toronto. 

    Real Estate

    Many of the homes in Earlscourt are solid brick homes that were built between 1910 and 1950. In this area, you will find a good mix of detached and semi-detached houses as well as bungalows. A majority of the homes have a Cantina, which is the Italian equivalent of a cold cellar. It is difficult to find a backyard with a lawn, and instead these areas are commonly used for fruit and vegetable gardens. 

    Lifestyle

    Those looking to shop in Earlscourt can visit the Corso Italia Shopping district along St. Clair Avenue West. The district has a lively Italian atmosphere that emanates from its open air cafes and bistros. Corso Italia has been dubbed Hollywood North because of the many major motion pictures that have been filmed on this location. 

    The Earlscourt Park is located along St. Clair Avenue West is one of Toronto’s busiest parks. It is a thirty-six acre park that includes four tennis courts, soccer fields, a baseball diamond and an outdoor ice rink. Beside the park is the Joseph J. Piccininni Community Centre which is a modern facility. It boasts an indoor soccer field and probably the only indoor bocce courts in Canada. It has a 25 metre swimming pool, a gymnasium, and a seniors lounge. 

    There is a large collection of Italian books in the Dufferin/St. Clair Library. The St. Clair-Silverthorn Library shows the diverse population by offering books in different languages. 

    Transportation

    Residents living in Earlscourt have ample access to public transportation. The St. Clair West streetcar takes passengers through a scenic route to the St. Clair station on the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line. At the south end of Earlscourt there is a limited bus service on Davenport Road. Motorists are just fifteen minutes from downtown Toronto and are only ten minutes from the Allen Expressway. This provides commuters with access to Toronto’s major highways.

    Looking to Buy Real Estate in Earlscourt?

    If you’re taken with the urge to explore real estate in Earlscourt, 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 Earlscourt or call us at (416) 917-5466. One of our representatives would be happy to assist.

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