Rosedale

For over a century, Rosedale has been synonymous with elegance and prestige in Toronto, attracting the city's wealthiest and most notable residents. This unique neighborhood is enveloped by picturesque ravines and parklands, creating a serene, countryside ambiance despite being mere minutes from Toronto's bustling business, entertainment, and shopping districts.

History

Rosedale’s origins date back to the 1820’s when Sheriff William Botsford Jarvis and his wife, Mary, settled on a homestead in the area. Mary Jarvis, inspired by the abundance of wild roses that adorned the hillsides, coined the name "Rosedale" for the estate. Her explorations and rides through the area set the path for the winding and picturesque streets that define Rosedale today. The Jarvis family sold their estate in 1864, leading to the subdivision and development of South Rosedale. North Rosedale began its development in 1909 with the construction of a bridge over the Park Drive ravine. Before becoming a residential area, North Rosedale housed St. Andrews College, the Rosedale Golf Club, and was the original site of lacrosse grounds where the first Grey Cup game of the Canadian Football League was played.

    • North: Canadian Pacific Railway

    • East: Bayview Avenue

    • South: Rosedale Valley Road

    • West: Yonge Street

  • Rosedale boasts an array of architectural styles including Victorian, Georgian, Tudor, and Edwardian mansions built between 1860 and 1930. Many of these homes are listed on the Toronto Historical Board’s Inventory of Heritage Properties. Additionally, South Rosedale features various condominiums, co-operatives, and co-ownership apartment buildings, offering more accessible options for those looking to move into this prestigious neighborhood.

    • K-6

      • Rosedale Junior Public School

      • Whitney Junior Public School

    • K-8

      • Deer Park Junior and Senior Public School

      • Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School

    • Grade 9-12

      • Rosedale Heights School of the Arts

      • Jarvis Collegiate Institute

      • North Toronto Collegiate Institute

    • Private Schools

      • Linden School

      • Branksome Hall

      • Gradale Academy

      • The York School - Junior

  • One of Canada’s most prominent fiction writers, Morley Callaghan, lived at 21 Dale Avenue from 1951 until he passed away in 1990. W.A. Hewitt and Foster Hewitt, Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, lived at Roxborough Street and Yonge Street.

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