Topham Park

Topham Park, is a small, well-kept neighbourhood located within the larger framework of the greater East York area. Modest bungalows, 1 1/2 story and 2 stories homes, many with lovely porches,  grace the areas noted wide boulevards and greenspaces. In the summertime, sprawling gardens and manicured lawns, fill the area with beauty. Clients of mine that have purchased in the area, have mentioned that to them, the neighbourhood resembles, and feels like a small town, nestled somewhere inside the city of Toronto! The area is home to many growing families, and their children can be seen playing outside all year long. This 'community' aspect makes Topham Park a place everyone calls 'home'.

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Boundaries

The neighbourhood of Topham Park boundaries roughly are: St. Clair Avenue East to the south; Victoria Park Avenue to the East; O'Connor Drive to the West; and finally Holland Avenue to the North. The area is roughly triangular in shape.

History

World War II, was a great turning point for several areas in East York (like Woodbine Gardens), but none more so that of  'Topham Park'. Prior to the war, the entire area consisted of apple orchards and a somewhat sprawling, flat topography. But, as the war was drawing to a close the crown decided to buy up all the land, and commissioned the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to build homes for returning veterans and their families. This in turn lead to several of the streets being named after combat veterans. Merritt Road, for example, was named to honour Canada's second Victoria Cross winner, Lieutenant Colonel Cecil Merritt. The Topham Park neighbourhood is so named after its central local park, which was itself named after another Victoria Cross winner, Frederick Topham. Mr. Topham lived in the area for many years.

 What's Making The News?

Topham Park, is a place with many interesting stories and some very unique people. All the news on this varied neighbourhood and beyond, can be found in The Mirror newspaper. It is delivered by volunteers every Friday to your door and is jammed packed with up-to-date news stories, opinions and local goings on. I myself has been featured in its pages for my environment initiatives in the East York neighbourhood, and the Greater Toronto Area.

Transportation

The Topham Park neighbourhood of Greater East York, is accessible via a variety of bus lines such as: Dawes Road, O'Connor Drive, and Victoria Park Avenue. These buses connect with several stations along the Bloor/Danforth subway line. Three such stations are: Main Station , Victoria Park station and Woodbine Station. From any of these stations one can be at Yonge and Bloor in as little as 20-25 minutes. As well, at Main Street is the Go Transit station, which can have you downtown to Union station in as few as 15 minutes, as there are no stops in between. Or, you can take its trains further east to, say, Pickering.

For the motorist, accessibillity to major arteries is key and time always a factor. The Don Valley Parkway is but a short drive away, as is the 401 by travelling North up Victoria Park Avenue. To get downtown, simply travel south on Victoria Park Avenue to Kingston Road and then west, or along O'Connor Drive to Woodbine Avenue then south to Kingston Road.  Using either route, the cities core is about 25 minutes away, depending on traffic of course!

Price Ranges For Properties InTopham Park

The housing stock for this neighbourhood consists mainly of bungalows, 1 1/2 and 2 story properties, the bulk of which are detached and sit on large, manicured lots. Some of the older bungalows have been torn down to make way for larger homes of 2500-3000 square feet. These newer homes blend nicely into the fabric of this tight-knit community. Values for homes in the area vary, and the range large, yet it is still a very affordable neighbourhood; one offering good value for your hard-earned dollars.

Detached:                                  $280,000 - $780,000

Semi-Detached:                       $300,000 - $450,000

Condominium:                         $120,000 - $210,000

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Schools

In a massive comparison of school systems from around the globe, Canada ranked high amongst the world's leaders in educational performance. Some 470,000 fifteen year old students from 65 countries, were tested in reading, science and math, and Canadian students achieved top-ten results in all categories, according to the Organization For Economic Co-operation And Development.

In the Topham park geographical area there are several elementary and middle schools, but no high school. Just outside of its boundaries there are seconday schools which service the area, and which many resident's children attend. It is always best to call the school itself to see what its catchment area is. To view all schools in the area of greater East York click here. 

Elementary Schools

Gordon A Brown Middle School

O'Connor Elementary School

Selwyn Elementary School

Victoria Park Elementary School

Neighbourhood Restaurants/Shops/Malls

The Topham Park neighbourhood of East York, does not have any large malls or big box stores within its boundaries. There are some strip plazas, and a commercial district - especially along the neighbourhood's outer boundaries (St. Clair Avenue East, O'Connor Drive, and Victoria Park Avenue) but, within very close proximity there is an interesting mix of indoor/outdoor malls, numerous strip plazas, and independantly owned retail shops and restaurants. These are predominately in the Clairlea/Oakridge neighbourhood which is directly adjacent to Topham Park. Certainly, the largest indoor mall in the area is 'Eglinton Square'. This more than 80 store mall (including anchor tenants the 'Bay' and food giant 'Metro') opened it's doors in 1954, and was one of the first malls located in Toronto. In its beginings, it was considered a very prestigious mall, so much so, that Queen Elizabeth herself made an official visit in 1959. While there, she also visited the 'Golden Mile' plaza, which is located directly across the street on Eglinton Avenue and Victoria Park. This 'Golden Mile' neighbourhood area, has had a massive resurgence in the past couple of years, and many big box stores (like WalMart) and restaurants (like East Side Marios) have positioned themselves there, drawing business away from the Eglinton Square shopping centre itself. Another plaza/mall (which I frequent regularily) is located a short distance to the south of the Woodbine Gardens neighbourhood. It's called 'Shoppers World On The Danforth', and it's main anchor tenents are: Zellers, Metro Groceries, and Shoppers Drug Mart. 

Jawney Bakers Restaurant (A varied menu and plenty of parking)

Kaietuer Restaurant

New East Garden Restaurant

No Frills Grocery Store

Red House Bar And Grill

Parks

As mentioned, the 'Topham Park' neighbourhood is so named after it's centrally located park, and playground facilities. The areas sporting activities revolve around this greenspace, and is equally enjoyed by kids, parents and even grand parents! One of the predominent pastimes played here is softball. The area is home to its own minor league softball league, which is enthusiatically supported by local merchants and businesses alike.

Greater East York is noted for the number, size and multifunctionality of its parks, and one of the largest of these is Taylor Creek Park, which is slightly south of the 'Topham Park' neighbourhood. It is an extensive park, and connects to many others. I have bicycle ridden from Dawes Road all the way to Edwards Gardens (at Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue), without ever leaving the park system itself! As well, Taylor Massey Creek - which is a tributary of the Don River and 16 kilometeres long - runs through the park system. The creek was so named after the wealthy families of Taylor and Massey (of Massey/Ferguson, which manufactured farm equipment). Both families owned rather sizeable estates in the area at one time.

So, Ready To Move To Topham Park?

Topham Park, is a small neighbourhood nestled in the larger area known as 'East York', but as you have seen it is not only teeming with greenspace and wide boulevards, but unique, picturesque properties as well. The area has much to offer for the discriminating buyer, and much to offer that same buyer's pocketbook.

So, ready to move to Topham Park?

Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail me with any queries you may have regarding this neighbourhood, or the current supply of homes and condominiums, for sale or lease.

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