Best Neighbourhoods in Toronto for Families

Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in the world with over half of its residents being born elsewhere. This has created many diverse and exciting neighbourhoods each offering their own unique experience. Finding the right neighbourhood for your family can be overwhelming with so much to choose from.

When parents look for a new neighbourhood, they need to make sure it’s the best place for their kids to live, have fun, and be safe. There are many factors that influence this choice, like: school quality, community life, safety, housing, and recreation. If you’re looking for the best family friendly neighbourhoods in Toronto, here are 3 great suggestions.

The Beaches

The Beaches (or “The Beach”) is consistently ranked at the top of many lists as a great Toronto neighbourhood. It’s the only area in the city to enjoy true beach access. Complete with a sandy boardwalk, The Beaches is full of great recreation for families to enjoy. Other than the waterfront, families are drawn to this area for the strong sense of community that radiates within the neighbourhood. Walking along Queen Street shows many familiar faces waving to each other on a daily basis. There are 18 schools serving children of The Beaches. Malvern Collegiate Institute is a well known secondary school, and Balmy Beach Community School for the primary level.

 

Bloor West Village

Located in the heart of Toronto, Bloor West Village is a great neighbourhood for parents who want to be central but still access a smaller community vibe. The neighbourhood describes itself as a “small village in a big city”. It’s filled with family friendly cafes and eateries, like Black Rabbit Cafe for organic meals, Dr. Generosity for a great kids menu, and the delicious Sweet Flour Bake Shop. Families love to hang out in High Park, a close by 399 acres green space where it’s easy to meet other kids and parents. There is an excellent school selection, including Humbercrest Public School and Runnymeade Collegiate Institute. The homes typically have large shady porches, hardwood floors, fireplaces, and are location on winding, tree-lined streets.

 

Moore Park

One of the best neighbourhoods in Toronto for young families (and families of all ages, really), specifically for those who want to be surrounded by lots of nature, is definitely Moore Park. Its boundaries include the scenic Rosedale Ravine, Park Drive Ravine, and Moore Park Ravine. It’s a peaceful area with calm streets that are perfect for children to ride their bikes on. The properties are well maintained, and feature large, picturesque homes. Families love to play in Moorevale Park, which has a wading pool, a baseball diamond, and a playground. While there is a wide selection of schools, Moore Park stands out with private schools, like the well known Upper Canada College.
Toronto is full of charming neighbourhoods that feature a balance of special characteristics. There are many other great places not included on this this, the best way to discover the best neighbourhood for you is to make a list of the most important amenities to your family and find a location that checks off most of not all of these boxes.

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