Focus on St. Lawrence

St. Lawrence homes are right in the middle of a hip, happening, and extremely culturally diverse area. The area, which used to be industrial, is now full of shops, restaurants, bars and of course, the large and bustling St. Lawrence Market. It is full of condominiums, detached and semi- detached homes. It is also right near the waterfront, making it a great place for outdoor activities.

The area is bounded by Yonge Street, Front Street and Parliament Street, right in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Esplanade which runs right off Yonge Street goes right through the centre of the St. Lawrence community, with everything you need within walking distance from your home. It is also very close to the TTC and within 10 minutes walking distance of the heart of the downtown core.

The St. Lawrence neighbourhood was built on the original part of the shoreline of Lake Ontario. To the north was the Town of York, which was the forerunner to the City of Toronto. The present day St. Lawrence neighbourhood land was created from landfill in the early 1800’s. The land was originally intended as a public promenade, but the city turned the land over to the railways. This, in turn, attracted industries to the St. Lawrence area.

In the early 1900’s, one of Toronto’s most prominent industrial centres was the St. Lawrence. It remained a vital industrial area until the late 1940’s, when Toronto’s industrial base began moving outside of the city.

After the move, St. Lawrence went into a period of decline. This decline lasted until the 1970’s, when Toronto politicians made the decision to create the present day St. Lawrence neighbourhood. More on St. Lawrence history.

It is a community steeped in history with the very first parliament buildings of Upper Canada being located in this area right at Parliament and Front Street. The St. Lawrence Market, in place since 1803, is the focal point of this fantastic neighbourhood, is a large retail market with vendors selling food, drink, clothes, antiques and anything else you could possibly imagine.

St. Lawrence homes are great for families looking to settle down or even for individuals. Whether you are looking for condominiums, townhouses or detached homes, this is a great area to start off in. There is always something to do around St. Lawrence, whether it be hitting up the nightlife and great restaurants or taking a stroll along the waterfront. If you have any questions or concerns about this area or any other in Toronto or the GTA, call us, Semone and Jojo, at 416-699-9292 or email us at homes@myDistillerydistrict.com