Bathurst Manor/Wilson Heights are quiet neighborhoods located in the north-central part of Toronto. It is predominantly Jewish population revolving around the many Jewish cultural and learning centers as well as Synagogues situated throughout this area. There are also many families of Italian heritage in this neighborhood whose children attend St. Robert Separate School on Sheppard Avenue. In addition to excellent public and separate schools, the area boasts six local parks, two greenbelts, two hospitals, a community centre, local bus service and easy access to Toronto's highway 401 and the Allen Expressway.
History
The area was originally named Dublin Heights after Dublin Farm which was located near Sheppard Avenue and Dufferin Street. Dublin Farm was owned by William Duncan, an immigrant from Ireland in 1827 who paid $3.50 an acre for his 200 acre farm.
Duncan had a significant impact on the growth of Dublin Heights. He personally oversaw the building of Dublin Heights neighborhood’s first school and hired the first schoolmaster. Duncan also served as a highly respected Justice of the Peace for York Township.
Houses
Housing in this neighborhood includes ranch style bungalows, split-level and semi-detached homes, townhouses, and contemporary style houses most of which were built in the late 50’s and 60’s. Dublin's houses are situated on suburban size lots with an average of fifty to sixty foot frontages.
The Balmoral subdivision located at Faywood and Joel Swirsky Boulevards is a nice collection of newer custom built homes with smart looking stone and brick exteriors. The entrance to this exclusive subdivision is marked by a stone pillar gateway at Faywood Boulevard.
The area also contains rental apartment buildings although these are located on the periphery of the neighborhood.
Schools:
Faywood Arts - Based Curriculum School - Jr. Kindergarten to Grade 8
Dublin Heights E and MS - Jr. Kindergarten to Grade 8
Wilmington ES - Jr. Kindergarten to Grade 4
Charles H. Best MS - Grade 5 to Grade 8
William Lyon Mackenzie CI - Grade 9 to Grade 12
Sir Sandford Fleming Academy - Grade 9 to Grade 12
Shopping
Sheppard Plaza, located at the north-west corner of Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue, is anchored by a large supermarket and includes a Jewish bakery, a drug store, a dry cleaner, banks, fast food outlets and a post office.
The Bathurst Manor shopping plaza, located on Wilmington Avenue, is anchored by a large grocery store and includes drug, liquor and hardware stores, a Kosher bakery and deli, a jewelry store, and a party planning store.
The strip shopping plazas that line Wilson and Sheppard Avenues feature a large variety of food stores, restaurants, beauty salons, fashion wear, convenience stores and professional offices. The Jewish food shops are known for their pita, chalah and rye breads, montreal-style bagels, smoked fish, and prepared foods. The Filipino food shops carry various exotic delicacies such as imported noodles and rices, coconut milk, and an assortment of dried fish including herring, anchovies and squid.
Recreation
The North York Centennial Centre, located at 580 Finch Avenue West features a popular ice arena that is used for figure and pleasure skating and hockey programs. In the summer this rink is used for in-line skating.
The Irving Chapley Community Centre is located in Wilmington Park off Wilmington Avenue. This community centre features a tot's play area, meeting rooms and an outdoor pool and water play area. Wilmington Park, located next to the community centre features tennis courts and a baseball diamond.
The Forest Valley Outdoor Education Centre located at 60 Blue Forest Drive is operated by the Toronto School Board. This centre is located in a wilderness setting in the West Don River Valley and provides school children with an opportunity to explore and to learn about Toronto's natural habitat.
Transportation
Bus service in the interior of this neighborhood along Wilmington Avenue and Faywood Boulevard connects passengers to stations on the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line. The Wilson Heights, Wilson Avenue, Sheppard Avenue and Finch Avenue buses also connect to stations on the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line.
Bathurst Street is the main arterial roadway serving this neighborhood. It provides motorists with a direct route downtown and also provides southbound commuters with access to Highway 401
Mostly 3 bedroom Detached Bungalows.
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Faywood Blvd, Goodwill Ave, De Quincy Blvd, Searle Ave, Clifton Ave, Alexis Blvd, Maxwell St, Bainbridge Ave, Mcallister Rd, Almont Rd, Wilson Heights Blvd, Acton Ave, Codsell Ave, Elder St, Wilmington Ave, Vinci Cres, Allingham Gdns, Brighton Ave, Redmount Rd, Collinson Blvd, Waterloo Ave.
Mostly 2 bedroom condo apartments.
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Sheppard Ave, Wild Ginger Way, Red Robin Way, Bathurst St.
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**Source - Your Guide to Toronto Neighbourhoods. Maple Tree Publishing**