O V E R V I E W
Thorncrest Village is one of
Toronto's most exclusive neighbourhoods with just over two
hundred homeowners. It is also one of Toronto's prettier
neighbourhoods with
winding tree-lined roads that are whimsically decorated with
cast-iron street lamps and wood post signs that combine to
create a countrified charm.
It is interesting to note that
all of the streets in Thorncrest Village have an east-west
orientation. This was planned intentionally so that all of the
houses in this neighbourhood would benefit from a direct south
exposure.
H O M E S
Thorncrest's
sweeping, tree-lined streets and expansive lots provide an
idyllic backdrop for its varied collection of houses. The
original Thorncrest houses include ranch-style bungalows and
modernist-style homes from the late 1940's and the 1950's. These
houses are gradually being replaced by larger brick and stone
executive-style houses.
Thorncrest Village houses are
subject to three site-specific zoning by-laws that are the
legacy of a former building covenant which was deeded to every
Thorncrest property owner. Detailed information on these bylaws
can be obtained by phoning the City of Toronto's Etobicoke
planning office.
S H O P P I N G
The immediate shopping needs of
the residents of this neighbourhood are well served by the
Thorncrest Plaza located on the north-west corner of Islington
Avenue and Rathburn Road. This small shopping plaza includes a
supermarket, bank, barber shop, coffee shop, hardware store,
drug store, framing shop, dry cleaner, tailor, wine shop and a
couple of professional offices.
Thorncrest residents are less
than five minutes by car from the upscale Humbertown Shopping
Centre located on The Kingsway, as well as the Kingsway Village
and Bloor West Village shopping districts, situated along Bloor
Street West.
R E C R E A T I O N
The Thorncrest Homeowners
Association is the only homeowners association in Toronto that
owns and operates its own clubhouse and recreational facilities.
The Thorncrest clubhouse, located at 35 Thorncrest Road, hosts
many neighbourhood social events including family barbecues,
bridge, theme dinners and a children's christmas show. There is
also a family "Fun Day" that coincides with a pool
opening party. This annual event features pony rides, a bake
sale, carnival food, a clown and games.
The Thorncrest community
facilities include a 25 metre outdoor swimming pool which is a
popular cooling-off spot in the summertime. Swim lessons from
qualified instructors are offered at this site. The Thorncrest
Homeowners Association also operates two tennis courts and a
children's playground that are adjacent to the clubhouse and
pool. The tennis courts are busy all summer with lessons,
clinics, leagues, round robins and spring and fall tournaments.
S C H O O L S
(P) Rosethorn, 2 Remington Dr.,
(416) 394-6360
(P) St. George's, 70 Princess
Anne Cres., (416) 394-7990
(P) Humber Valley Village, 65
Hartfield Rd., (416) 394-7860
(PH) Richview C.I., 1738
Islington Ave., (416) 394-7980
(CA) St. Gregory, 126 Rathburn
Rd., (416) 393-5262
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
The bus service along Islington
Avenue connects passengers to the Islington station on the
Bloor-Danforth subway line. Islington station also provides
express bus service to the airport as well as being a connecting
route to the Mississauga Transit system.
Motorists are twenty minutes from
downtown Toronto via Bloor Street and ten minutes from the
Highway 401 on-ramp off Islington Avenue. |
