The Kingsway is an upscale neighbourhood in west Toronto bordered on the east by the Humber River park system. The neighbourhood has a decidedly English flair with classic Victorian & Edwardian architecture in evidence. The tree lined streets, generous lots, immaculate gardens and wrought iron street lamps add to the ambiance.
Robert Home Smith, an Etobicoke lawyer, purchased what was the old King’s Mill and developed what became known as “Kingsway Park” in the 1920′s using locally sourced materials including quarried stone from the Humber. He also created the well known Tudor-style Old Mill Restaurant and is the namesake of Home Smith Park.
The majority of homes in The Kingsway are traditional, two storey detached, generous in size, with stone or Tudor detailing, leaden windows and intricate brick patterns. Although many homes have been renovated over the years there is an obvious effort to remain true to the neighbourhood’s character.
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Location: Kingsway South is bounded by Bloor Street to the south, Dundas Street to the north, the Mimico Creek to the west and the Humber River to the east.
Quality amenities are close by including James Gardens, four local Golf Courses, libraries, renowned schools (both public and private) and excellent shopping and dining. Shops are within walking distance of many area homes at either Humbertown Shopping Centre or in “The Kingsway” shopping district on Bloor West, where you will find a wide selection of cafes, restaurants, pubs, specialty shops, professional and medical services. In the warmer months the area is festive with its colourful banners, median flower gardens and park benches. The Kingsway BIA is very active, ensuring businesses and the area streetscape are well maintained. There are a number of churches within the neighbourhood.The area is convenient to transit, downtown and the airport. Families and sports enthusiasts will love its proximity to parks and bike trails, tennis, swimmimg, an ice arena and golf.
Property Values: 80 detached homes sold in the Kingsway area over the year ending June 30, 2011 for an average price of $1,249,241 ranging from a low of $620,000 to a high of $3,800,000. 70 of the homes sold were located in “Kingsway South”. Of the 80 homes sold, 58 were 2 storeys, 9 were 1 ½ storeys, 3 were 2 ½ storeys and 6, bungalows.
The Kingsway: Neighbourhood Schools
Junior/Middle
Rosethorn Junior School at 2 Remington Dr, Etobicoke, ON. M9A2J1
School website— Government Site— Board Site— Not Ranked
Lampton Kingsway Junior Middle School at 525 Prince Edward Dr, Etobicoke, ON
M8X2M6 School Website — Government Site — Board Site — Ranking
Our Lady of Peace Catholic School at 70 Mattice Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M9B 1T6
School Website — Government Site (with map) — Board Site — Ranking
Independent
Kingsway College School (KCS) at 4600 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON M9A1A5
Website
Secondary
Etobicoke Collegiate Institute at 86 Montgomery Rd, Toronto, ON, M9A 3N5
School Website — Government Site — Board Site — Ranking
Bishop Allen Academy Catholic Secondary School at 721 Royal York Rd, Toronto, ON, M8Y 2T3 School Website — Government Site — Board Site — Ranking
