Yorkville, Toronto
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Yorkville is one of Toronto, Ontario, Canada's most affluent neighbourhoods. It is roughly bounded by Bloor Street to the south, Davenport Road to the north, Yonge Street to the east and Avenue Road to the west.
History
Founded by entrepreneur Joseph Bloor (after whom Bloor Street, one of Toronto's main thoroughfares, is named) in 1830, the Village of Yorkville began as a residential suburb characterized by Victorian-style homes, quiet residential streets, and picturesque gardens. It was later annexed by the City of Toronto.In the 1960s, Yorkville flourished as Toronto's bohemian, cultural centre, and was considered by some to be the breeding grounds for some of Canada's most noted musical talents, including Joni Mitchell and Neil Young.
At that time, Yorkville was also known as the Canadian capital of the hippie movement. In 1968, nearby Rochdale College at the University of Toronto was opened on Bloor Street as an experiment in counterculture education.
Modern
In the 80s and the 90s, steady gentrification of Yorkville resulted in its current distinctive mix of high-end retail, including many art galleries, fashion boutiques and antique stores, and popular bars, cafes and eateries along Cumberland Street and Yorkville Avenue.Today, some of the city's most exclusive retail stores line its streets: Prada, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Holt Renfrew, Harry Rosen, and many more upscale designer labels can all be found here.
Yorkville is known as a "party central" and an excellent place for celebspotting, especially during annual Toronto International Film Festival, which has many locations in and around Yorkville. Yorkville is also a good place for spotting exotic cars.
Luxury Stores
- Bang & Olufsen
- Birks
- BOSS Hugo Boss
- Bulgari
- Cartier
- Chanel
- Club Monaco
- Cole Haan
- Gucci
- Harry Rosen
- Hermès
- Holt Renfrew
- Lacoste
- Louis Vuitton
- Lululemon
- Prada
- Swarovski
- Tiffany & Co.
Shopping Centres
- Cumberland Terrace
- Hazelton Lanes
- Holt Renfrew Centre
- Hudson's Bay Centre
- Manulife Centre
See also
External links
- [Yorkville Guide] - community listing with reviews, pictures, and interactive map.
- [Bloor Yorkville] - business listing
- [iBegin Toronto - Yorkville] - guide with user reviews and pictures.
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