Lawrence Park

Welcome to Lawrence Park

A serene, upscale environment

Lawrence Park is a haven known for its peaceful ambiance, winding roads, and hilly landscape. The neighbourhood is adorned with mature trees and varied architecture, creating a picturesque and classic atmosphere. This sophisticated area presents a blend of historic charm and modern living, complemented by stunning parks and esteemed schools.

What to Love

Stunning Green Spaces: Explore the scenic beauty of parks such as Sherwood Park, Cheltenham Park, and the beautifully landscaped Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens.
Top-Notch Schools: With schools like TFS - Canada's International School, Blythwood Junior Public School, and Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute, families benefit from exceptional educational facilities.
Recreational Activities: Access leisure and sports amenities at the prestigious Granite Club, a hub for sports and nourishing food.

Local Lifestyle

Lawrence Park embodies an elegant and affluent lifestyle. It's an area where natural beauty merges seamlessly with urban conveniences. Residents enjoy a peaceful environment, engaging with neighbours, taking leisurely strolls, and frequenting nearby parks.

Dining and Entertainment

Within the neighbourhood, a tapestry of delightful dining experiences awaits. Revel in the chic and refined ambiance of STOCK BAR, savoring exquisite culinary creations. Byblos Uptown elevates the dining scene with its Mediterranean cuisine, offering a gastronomic journey for discerning palates. Additionally, the esteemed Sporting Life, a premier lifestyle retailer, not only entices shoppers with its curated offerings but also features a café, providing a perfect respite for indulgence amid the shopping experience.

Things to Do

Amid the charming ambiance of Lawrence Park, residents can engage in various recreational activities. The Granite Club provides exceptional sports facilities and social experiences, while Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens and Sherwood Park offer tranquil settings for leisurely walks and relaxation. The renowned Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre stands as a prominent health and wellness institution in the vicinity, serving the community with advanced medical care.

Schools

History:

Wilfred Servington Dinnick was the president of the Dovercourt Land Company. It was under Dinnick’s direction that Lawrence Park was developed as a suburb for the ‘well to do’.

The first advertisement for Lawrence Park trumpeted it as an ‘aristocratic neighbourhood’, ‘four hundred feet above Lake Ontario’, and ‘Far from the Lake Winds in Winter’.

Despite all its fanfare, Lawrence Park’s development was sporadic. The building of houses was interrupted by two world wars, a recession, and a depression. It wasn’t until the 1950’s that this neighbourhood was completely developed.

Overview:

Lawrence Park is a strong family oriented neighbourhood with highly ranked schools. There is an active ratepayers association as well as various clubs that are organized at the local church. Executives value Lawrence Park’s proximity and easy access to the subway and highway 401.

Lifestyle:

Homes:

Lawrence Park houses were built between 1910 and the late 1940’s.

Lawrence Park is a good place to find a house that blends the old with the new. Renovations in this neighbourhood have been sensitive to preserve the old world charm of these houses including leaded glass windows, wood trims around the door and window frames, decorative fireplace mantels, and rich hardwood floors.

The first advertisement for Lawrence Park in 1907, trumpeted it as an ‘aristocratic neighbourhood’, ‘four hundred feet above Lake Ontario’, and ‘Far from the Lake Winds in Winter’. Lawrence Park has certainly lived up to its reputation as one of Toronto’s most exclusive neighborhoods.

Lawrence Park offers premium size lots. with 50′ frontage being typical with some frontages as wide as 60′- 80 feet.

Lawrence Park homes are known for their traditional: Georgian, Colonial, Tudor, and Craftsman style architecture. However newer homes with contemporary modern design are also now part of the mix.

Recreation:

This park has three clay surface tennis courts, a lawn bowling club, and the Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens, an award winning multi level strolling garden. This park also provides access to the Lawrence Park Ravine footpath, that is popular with fitness and nature enthusiasts.

The George Locke Public Library at the north west corner of Lawrence Park offers a variety of programs for adults, children, and preschoolers.

Transportation:

The Yonge Street on-ramp to Highway 401 is a five to ten minute drive from Lawrence Park.

Source: torontoneighbourhoods.net

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Demographics and Employment Data for Lawrence Park, Ontario

Population Households Employment

Lawrence Park has 1,819 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in Lawrence Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada. 5,456 people call Lawrence Park home. The population density is 3 and the largest age group is Data provided by Statistics Canada.