The Neighbourhood of Yorkville


Yorkville is known for upscale shopping, restaurants, and the first five star hotel in Canada, becoming an excellent place for celebrity-spotting, especially in the Hazelton Lanes shopping complex.  


Yorkville Location

The neighbourhood of Yorkville is located just south of Rosedale, west of Avenue Road and includes the shops of Bloor Street to the south.  

Yorkville is ideally located within walking distance of the Bloor/Yonge subway line and Bay subway station on the Bloor/Danforth subway line. For those commuting by car, the Don Valley Parkway can be reached in 5 minutes from Rosedale Valley Road, which exits into Yorkville.


Yorkville Homes

Yorkville houses are largely Victorian homes built between 1870 and 1895 and many are designated Heritage Properties.  These historical homes exhibit many decorative features such as ornamental brick patterns, cast iron fences, and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Yorkville Condominiums

There are many condominium complexes in the Yorkville area to choose from. New condominiums in Yorkville start at over one million dollars and going well beyond, including: The Prince Arthur, Renaissance Plaza, 10 Bellair, One St. Thomas, Windsor Arms Hotel, The Hazelton Hotel & Residences, and Hazelton Lanes.

Several new projects are also underway in the area including the Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences (to be completed in 2013) as well as a landmark development at the corner of Bloor and Yonge Streets known as 1 Bloor which, at 80 storeys in height, will be the tallest residential building in Canada. 

Interested in Buying or Selling a Yorkville Property?

Yorkville's proximity to downtown and shopping is a magnet for many buyers, especially those downsizing from previous family homes in Rosedale or Forest Hill.  We have extensive knowledge of the Yorkville community and can help answer all your questions about this this dynamic neighbourhood. 


Contact us to learn more about the neighbourhood and about the market conditions for selling or buying a home in Yorkville.