Bayview Village

Welcome to Bayview Village

Where luxury living and connectivity coalesce

Bayview Village offers a luxurious and well-connected living experience. Nestled in an affluent community in North York, this neighbourhood enjoys a friendly environment, making it an ideal haven for those seeking a blend of city convenience and suburban tranquillity. This charming area boasts a variety of housing options catering to diverse lifestyles and budgets, providing residents with an inclusive living experience.

What to Love

Prime Shopping: The Bayview Village Shopping Centre stands as a key hub for high-end retail and diverse dining options.
Green Spaces: Newtonbrook Creek Park and the scenic Don River offer serene natural retreats for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Recreation and Wellness: Bayview Village has excellent fitness and wellness facilities like the North York YMCA and the Hammam Spa by Céla Bayview, providing relaxation and recreational opportunities.

Local Lifestyle

Residents enjoy a sophisticated yet laid-back lifestyle. The area caters to diverse tastes, from upscale shopping experiences at the Bayview Village Shopping Centre to leisurely strolls along the serene Don River. The neighbourhood fosters a culture of wellness, offering access to premier fitness facilities and health spas.

Dining and Entertainment

Bayview Village is a paradise for foodies and entertainment seekers. The Bayview Village Shopping Centre houses an array of gourmet dining experiences, including the Bayview Golf and Country Club, providing delectable dining choices for golf enthusiasts. For retail therapy and leisure dining experiences, Pusateri's Fine Foods and IKEA North York are among the prominent attractions.

Things to Do

Within the community, residents savour a rich tapestry of activities. The Newtonbrook Creek Park beckons with its serene walking trails and provides a tranquil escape into nature. For those seeking fitness and recreation, the North York YMCA stands as a beacon, offering exceptional facilities to support physical well-being and an active lifestyle, enhancing the overall quality of life in this vibrant neighbourhood.

Schools

Earl Haig Secondary School

History:

The present day Bayview Village neighbourhood was planned in 1954 by a group of developers led by Farlinger Development Ltd. Bayview Village was hailed as “contemporary living in the countryside, at the doorstep of the urban concentration of Metropolitan Toronto.”

The town planner for Bayview Village was Dr. E. G. Faludi, who also designed the Rexdale, Thorncrest Village, and Humber Valley neighbourhoods in Toronto. Faludi’s trademark curvilinear street pattern that follows the natural contours of the land was designed to highlight the natural beauty of this neighbourhood.

Bayview Village’s novel approach to neighbourhood building combined with affordable house prices, which ranged from $16,000 to $40,000, helped make this subdivision an instant success. A residents association was formed in 1956 and by the early 1960’s Bayview Village was completely developed.

Of interest: A number of Bayview Village streets such as Citation, Candida, and Bunty Lane are named after famous race horses.

Overview:

The design and layout of Bayview Village is very much influenced by the East Don Valley Parklands. Dr E.G. Faludi, the town planner who designed Bayview Village, recognized the importance of the East Don Valley Parklands when he said “We will fit the community into the landscape and not the landscape into the community.” This lofty ideal was met in Bayview Village.

Lifestyle:

Sheppard and Finch Avenues, and Leslie Street all contain small outdoor shopping plazas that feature mostly small, independent retailers, restaurants, and professional offices.

Sheppard Avenue also has a number of well known big box stores and a large medical centre.

Homes:

Most Bayview Village homes were originally built between 1954 and 1964. The mix of housing here includes raised and ranch style bungalows, split-level houses, and Georgian Revival-style homes.

Bayview Village has many new homes and high-rise condominium buildings.

Recreation:

The North York YMCA, located at 567 Sheppard Avenue East, is the largest recreational facility serving this neighbourhood. Some of the programs being offered at this YMCA include playgym and swim lessons for preschoolers, gymnastics, karate, swimming, and basketball programs for children, and aerobics, yoga, and aquafit for adults. Facilities at this centre include a gymnasium, a dance studio, a conditioning room, a main swimming pool with lanes, and a training swimming pool.

The East Don Parklands Trail winds its way through the centre of this neighbourhood from Finch Avenue down to Sheppard Avenue. From Sheppard Avenue south to Duncan Mills Road this trail is paved and is known as the Betty Sutherland trail, named after a long serving municipal councillor from this area.

The Bayview Village Shopping Centre is a popular recreation spot for residents of this neighbourhood. This shopping centre stages a variety of special events throughout the year including a fashion show, and an antique and collectible show. The Bayview Village Shopping Centre also has a public library, a health spa, and four movie theatres.

Source: torontoneighbourhoods.net

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Demographics and Employment Data for Bayview Village, Ontario

Population Households Employment

Bayview Village has 10,455 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in Bayview Village do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada. 22,617 people call Bayview Village home. The population density is 4 and the largest age group is Data provided by Statistics Canada.