Willowdale

Welcome To Willowdale

History

Willowdale was originally settled by Jacob Cummer, who immigrated to Canada from the United States in 1797. Cummer was a mill owner on the nearby Don River, a proprietor of a tinsmith shop on Yonge Street, and a self trained doctor and veterinarian. Cummer was held in such high esteem by his neighbors that this area was originally known as Kummer’s Settlement.

David Gibson, a distinguished land surveyor, was another leader in this community. Like most of his neighbours, Gibson participated in the ill-fated Toronto Rebellion of 1837. He was thus charged with high treason and escaped to the United States were he found employment as the First Assistant Engineer on the building of the Erie Canal.

Gibson returned to his Yonge Street farm in 1851, after being pardoned for his role in the Rebellion. He then helped to establish the “Willow Dale” post office, named after the many willow trees that once graced this district. Members of the Gibson family were still living in Gibson House in the 1920’s when the residential subdivision of Willowdale began to take place.

Note: The Gibson House, circa 1851, is still standing in its original location at 5172 Yonge Street and is now a historic museum.

Overview

Willowdale is a vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre filled with luxury condominiums, custom built homes, shining office towers, shopping malls and a theatre complex, an ultra modern civic centre, a world-class aquatic centre, and a highly acclaimed Centre for the Performing Arts which hosts local and world class entertainment.Willowdale is also the home of Earl Haig Secondary School which has an outstanding academic reputation. Earl Haig is also highly regarded for its Claude Watson Arts program where students can major in either dance, drama, music or visual arts.

Homes

Willowdale’s beautiful tree-lined streets include a mix of older and newer homes. The original housing stock built in the 1940s and 50s consists of charming bungalows and pretty brick 2-storey homes. Many of these original houses have recently been torn down and replaced by new custom designed houses. Willowdale features very expansive lots which is the reason so many new homes have been built here. This neighbourhood also offers homebuyers a large selection of condominium townhome and condominium apartments that provide a more affordable entry into this popular North York neighbourhood.

Recreation

The North York Civic Centre located on Beecroft Road, one block west of Yonge Street, is a multi-faceted facility that includes the Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre and the North York Central Library. Adjacent to the civic centre is Mel Lastman Square, a popular public promenade that is equipped with a spacious amphitheatre, intimate wedding pavilions, a garden court, and a reflecting pool which doubles as a skating rink in the wintertime. Next to Mel Lastman Square is the Meridian Arts Centre for the Performing Arts which includes the Art Gallery of North York, the George Weston Recital Hall, and the Studio Theatre. The Willowdale Lawn Bowling Club is located across the street from the civic centre at 150 Beecroft Road.The Mitchell Field Community Centre located at 89 Church Avenue includes an ice arena, an indoor pool, a gymnasium and community meeting rooms. Tennis courts and baseball diamonds can be found at Bayview Village Park off Bayview Avenue and Edithvale Park on Edithvale Drive. Willowdale Park, located off Hollywood Avenue also has tennis courts. In addition, the Willowdale neighbourhood contains many children’s parks, equipped with playgrounds, that are conveniently situated throughout the neighbourhood.

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Overview for Willowdale, Ontario

66,825 people live in Willowdale, where the median age is 42 and the average individual income is $126,993. Data provided by Statistics Canada.

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Demographics and Employment Data for Willowdale, Ontario

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Willowdale has 30,275 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in Willowdale do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada. 66,825 people call Willowdale home. The population density is 8 and the largest age group is Data provided by Statistics Canada.

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The following schools are within or nearby Willowdale. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by Statistics Canada.

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