Leslieville

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Leslieville. Who would have thought? This somewhat neglected, mixed use area formerly referred to as South Riverdale has come into it’s own. Not so much with a bang as with the quiet realization that if you are going to live in the city this might be the way to do it.

Leslieville’s boundaries run roughly from west of Logan Ave. to east of Greenwood Ave., north to Gerrard St and south past Eastern Ave. Older home that were falling into disrepair have been snapped up and renovated by singles, young professional and families galore who realized the tree lined streets are safe and within 15 minutes of downtown. Plus there’s batch of condo loft conversions.

If Leslieville feels like a village, its main street is Queen East. The variety of shops is both high end and quirky. Restaurants, designer clothes, coffee houses, food stores, bakeries, antique and furniture stores, florists, and yes, fish and chip stores from the past make for one of the most interesting walks in the city. But to enjoy it you have to park your car and get out on foot – like the locals.

For a slid show of Queen East stores go to www.torontolife.com/features/leslieville-guide

Written by: Carlo Morra