Leaside (C11)
Leaside is a popular east-end community located to the north and south of Eglinton Ave. between Laird Dr. and Bayview Ave. The area was first settled in 1819 by a farmer named John Lea, whose son William built an octagonal house and named it “Leaside.” That structure no longer exists, Leaside Memorial Gardens now stands on the site, but the name of the community remains as a reminder of the area’s history.Leaside homes were built mostly in the 1930s and 1940s. Well-maintained, well built bungalows, detached and semi-detached two-storey houses grace the quiet streets. Recent years have seen extensive renovations of the smaller homes; many bungalows have second-storey additions, and others demolished to make room for new custom designed houses. A number of luxury Condos and townhouses are also now home in Leaside.
Outstanding parkland, recreational facilities, safe streets, great schools, and excellent shopping and dining make Leaside an ideal neighbourhood for people with children.
Leaside Memorial Community Gardens, Trace Manes Park, Howard Talbot Park, Serena Gundy Park and Sunnybrook Park offer residents an incredible variety of sports facilities, nature trails and green space. You will find a curling rink, hockey arenas, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, riding stables, hiking trails and more.
As for shops and services, the merchants in the area cater to the primary demographic of families with kids. There is great shopping on Bayview Ave. and Eglinton.
Leaside is well-served by regular bus service, with routes connecting to St. Clair, Eglinton and Davisville subway stations. For motorists, the Don Valley Parkway is only a few minutes away via Eglinton or the Bayview extension.
School Information
Bessborough Drive School
Public elementary (JK-8)
211 Bessborough Dr.
416.396.2315
Northlea elementary and Middle School
Public elementary (JK-8)
305 Rumsey Rd.,
416.396.2395
Rolph Road Elementary School
Public elementary (JK-6)
31 Rolph Rd.
416.396.2435
Leaside High School
Public secondary
200 Hanna Rd.
(416) 396-2380
St. Anselm
Catholic elementary (JK-8)
770 Millwood Rd.
416.393.5243
Junior Academy
Private school (PK-8)
235 McRae Dr.
416.425.4567
info@junioracademy.com
Crescent School
Private school for boys, grades 3-12
2365 Bayview Ave.
416.449.2556
admissions@crescentschool.org