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RIVERDALE
Acting as the gateway to Toronto's east end neighbourhoods, Riverdale is a large and diverse community that is well known for its elegant Victorian homes and great parks. North Riverdale from Gerrard to the Danforth is very popular with young affluent professionals, while South Riverdale has traditionally attracted a good mix of residents seeking more affordable homes that maintain excellent proximity to downtown Toronto. North and South Riverdale are bordered by Broadview and Pape Ave. from West to East and while there are parts of Riverdale which seep north of the Danforth, the majority of Riverdale is located south of the Danforth to Eastern Ave. Keep in mind that precise borders for Riverdale vary depending on your source. Some sources have the eastern boundary of Riverdale extending to Greenwood. East of Pape, the southern boundary is defined by the railway tracks.
Transportation
One of Riverdale’s best features is its accessibility to downtown Toronto. Easy access to Bloor and Lake Shore Boulevard, which in turn connect to the Don Valley Expressway and the Gardiner Expressway has contributed to the popularity of Riverdale. Riverdale is also easily accessed via public transit with nearby Broadview, Chester and Pape subway stations. An east-west streetcar and bus access into downtown along Eastern, Queen, Dundas and Gerrard and north-south routes along Broadview and Carlaw/Pape make travelling to and from Riverdale easy.
History
The Grand Trunk Railway brought industry and employment opportunities to Riverdale which up until that point had been a small rural community. The first homes in Riverdale were built south of the railway tracks. The area north of Queen St. was not developed until 1884 and at that time was called Riverside. It’s believed that the name change likely occurred to reference the local Riverdale Park within the community. Once the Prince Edward Viaduct (Bloor Viaduct) was built in 1918, development in Riverdale greatly accelerated.
Transportation
This neighbourhood is well serviced by the TTC with numbers streetcars heading to and from the city along Queens St. E., Kingston Road and Gerrard St. North-South bus lines along Woodbine Ave and Coxwell Ave take you to their respective station along the Bloor-Danforth line with a third line taking you to Main station. Close proximity to Lakeshore blvd allows residents to travel into the city to catch the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway respectfully. The GO Train station at Danforth & Main zips transit riders to Union Station.
Shopping
Queen St. E acts as the neighbourhoods “Main St” with an eclectic mix of shops and fine restaurants and eateries dotting the landscape. Additional shops along Kingston Road provide additional places for local to shops. Check out the Business Improvement Association for The Beach by clicking here! (LINK TO www.beachesbia.com)
Recreation
One thing The Beach neighbourhood is not short of is places for recreation. This entire neighbourhood is a playground for the old and young alike! I would be remiss to not start off by discussing The Beaches' most famous landmarks – The Beach and The Boardwalk! Specifically, Ashbridges Bay is a wonderful spot for family picnics and beach volleyball. On a typical summer day you will find people walking along the boardwalk, playing beach volleyball, walking their dogs (there is a leash free area too! Beach residents love their dogs!), cycling or running along the paths, wind surfing, sun tanning and of course…building castles! The Martin Goodman Trail is a 20km recreational-use trail that runs along Lake Ontario from The Beach to the Humber River. At the base of Woodbine Ave you’ll find Donald Summerville Pool which is an Olympic sized pool, diving pool and a children’s pool.
A nature lovers retreat is the Glen Stewart Park which features a lovely ravine and nature trail, providing yet another recreational option for the community.
The fun continues a Kew Gardens which is really the hub of the community, hosting many annual events like the Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting, the popular Beaches Jazz Festival and Arts and Crafts show. It’s here that you’ll find one of Toronto's most active tennis programs with 10 flood lit courts, a baseball diamond, an artificial ice rink, a children's playground, a wading pool and a concert bandstand.
