"Where is "The Heart of Yorkville"?
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Here's what people think, so far, with recent comments posted at the top. The list does not change in real time but is updated periodically.
Most of the initial feedback came from those who participate in the Yorkville Art Walk, a monthly walk through the local art galleries. To join this group, or to update your subscription preferences on Yorkville News, click on the Join link below.
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I.F.
Yorkville Park at the rock warms the heart even in winter
S.C.
Heart of Yorkville is between bay and avenue rd on yorkville and between bay and avenue rd on cumberland. That's where everything happens from great business deals, investments to dating. when you walk in yorkville, makes you feel like you are an hollywood star...makes you feel good..forget about the real life for a few minutes...:)
H.K.
The heart of Yorkville has changed and the many condominiums now make up the area where people live and shop daily.
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An area of Toronto with a heartbeat that energizes; luring you into enticing shops, galleries, and restaurants and so to spend, spend, spend!
Marilyn
For me the heart of Yorkville is the Coffee Mill.It is unique in its setting and in its atmosphere. It has been a home away from home for over forty years.I particularly love the outdoor patio.
J.R.
The park is the heart, with the rocks and trees and the cafes surrounding, a place for children and dogs. Music and seats to relax. Even in winter when the waterfall freezes it is beautiful to see, and when it is decorated at Christmas time, with lights and frozen Ice Carvings, so cleverly done, it is magnificent.
S.C.
The park outside on Cumberland St- Everyone gathered together there for their lunch today-- it was so beautiful outside! What a way to spend your lunch break!
L.D.
Love the fountain and the rocks , place for people to sit and come to gather , young and old , rich and not so rich , enjoy a cup of coffee and enjoy the people pass by .
Marion Johnston
I love The Art Walk --my friend and I drive in from Waterloo --eat early in one of the MANY fine restaurants,drool over the delicious merchandise in the shops, and then indulge in the fine galleries on the walk with the friendly greetings from the owners !!
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"The heart of Yorkville is the "'Village of Yorkville Park'"
This gorgeous beauty of a park exists where a parking lot once stood and is enjoyed by city of Toronto folks, office workers, and out-of-towner's alike."
M.K.
The heart of Yorkville ..Bellair Street and Hazelton Avenue, The Village of Yorkville (rock) park!
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In 1923, Toronto Hebrew Maternity and Convalescent Hospital was opened at 100 Yorkville Avenue and a year later the name was changed to Mount Sinai Hospital. The facade of this building still stands today and houses retailer Teatro Verde. So the Heart could be at Teatro Verde.
N.P.
The park across from Sassafraz, at any time of day people and dogs can be seen co-mingling and having a great time. A heart is not about money, drinking, eating or posing, its about the enjoyment of each others company.
J.D.
Yorkville Ave.has been a happening place for decades from the old village to the place to be in the 60's to today's elegant shops and restaurants. It is the "heart" and the rest flourishes because of it.
K.W.
Paper Things - a wonderful store run by dedicated staff and volunteers with proceeds to the National Ballet of Canada. Great gift ideas!
L.P.
Four Seasons - international landmark
C.M.
The heart of yorkville isn't a place, rather an atmosphere, passion, sentiment and the heartbeat that gives this Toronto area its unique feel. All of the Yorkville residents, businesses, streets, shoppers and visitors represent the heart of Yorkville.
L.P.
It's been the sexiest part of Toronto all my life.
D.
The mammoth rock across from Dimmi!
H.K.
"Coffee Mill - Calm, cozy and friendly and a great place to chat the day away.
Y.S.
Yorkville Ave, Cumberland, bellair, scollard is the heart of yorkvile!
P.F.
The area bounded by Yorkville, Bellair, Cumberland and Avenue Rd. ("The Loop")
G.S.
--- delicious food
B.M.
--- an intimate and interesting mix of people connecting over a bowl of soup, coffee or dessert. Ideas and opinions to be exchanged in a relaxed but culturally rich environment
I.G.
old york lane...for it's charm, seclusion, shops
D.T.
People coming & going, for bus., work or pleasure. Special groups like 'The Art Walk' serving as an introduction or home roost to many, near or far. The rhythm of feet as people & pets walk/run to and from points. The rhythm of hearts as one becomes excited from a gallery, hotel, shop or restaurant experience. This is the Heart of Yorkville!
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--- A place where the community can come together and revive in the company of others.
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Crepes a Go Go. Neighbourly.
Nancy
I relate more to the Yorkville of the seventies when it was a vibrant bohemian playground... Today it's a luxury shopping mecca, and I don't enjoy shopping, but I still enjoy eating and there are a number of great places for a dining experience, yet I miss the coffee houses and the folk music. Can anyone out there bring back some folk music?
B.B.
Crepes a Go Go
J.R.
East on Cumberland and west on Yorkville. The entire stretch of luxury cars, extreme fashion, hot summer nights with a crystal ball......or a bite to eat at a small cafe. It is the surreal sense of money with starstruck possibility at every corner. Right to the core.....we celebrate Toronto`s `LITTLE BIG APPLE`.
T.H.
Sassafraz Restaurant
A.B.
The firehall. It's Toronto's oldest!
M.P.
The rock in yorkville park
S.D.
Great place to hang out in the 60's
K.M.
"Avenue-Yorkville to Yorkville-Belair...Cumberland-Avenue to Cumberland-Belair"
M.R.
Yorkville is good for my heart and soul; Strolling around Yorkville is a mini escape; sometimes walking through Ramsden park; along Yorkville; taking in a museum, walking into an art gallery; anytime I need a break for an hour here and there to get back some me time from my hectic schedule.
A. Meredith
Mr. Ferri and his group who do much with walks to make the rest of us aware of the art, restaurants and businesses there. Makes for the enrichment of our lives.
H.V.
the Coffee Mill great place to meet
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Yonge St to Avenue Rd, just north of Bloor St., to Scollard St.
B.L.
Yorkville ave from Hazelton west to the 4 Seasons contains several patios ( Remys, The courtyard, One at the Hazelton Hotel,Starbucks, Casa del Habano, Ciao and Creme), night clubs ( Amber, Prive, Babalu and the Avenue Bar) an exceptional art gallery ( Liss Gallery), 2 world class hotels ( The 4 seasons and The Hazelton Hotel)
W.R.
This store that supports the National Ballet of Canada has been there for 38 years. Proceeds from the store have helped fund 47 new ballets.
A.W.
"For me the heart of Yorkville is The rectangular shape from Bellair Street Cumberland Street Yorkville Street and avenue Rd__Yorkville________Ave Road!___Cumberland____Bellair"
N.W.
pride rock in the park - it is where everyone can meet and disperse to the rest of Yorkville
M.B.
The Village of Yorkville Park
S.W.
Yorkville Ave, Cumberland, Hazelton Ave.Bellair Ave., and the buildings with said address
Deb Masci
The heart of Yorkville resides between Bellair St. and Hazelton Ave. on Yorkville Ave. From there, the adventure begins.
Shirley Lum
Rock Garden is the hub of Yorkville Village
M.D.
I am struck by the welcoming atmosphere that feels sincere. It makes it both fun and interesting to be there. No matter what you choose to do
P.C.
the corner of Scollard & Yorkville
C. Cooper
Bellair and Cumberland
D.B.
Yorkville, Cumberland, Bellair and Hazelton
N.J.
"The Coffee Mill has been in existance for at least 40 years. To me, it represents the very heart of Yorkville. It has been a meeting place for intellectuals and just plain folk for all of these years."
G.C.
The Heart of Yorkville is Cumberland Street from Avenue Road to Yonge Street; the centre of the Heart is the Park and the 'Rock' where everyone gathers in the Summer for music, in the winter for sculptures, it is surrounded by restaurants on both sides ...a great place to be and watch the'people going by'!!!!
Maureen Kwok
Between Avenue and Bellair, South of Scollard and No of Cumberland. The Village of Yorkville Park.
Lois Macaulay
The corner of Hazelton Avenue and Yorkville including the circle around it, solidly noting the One outdoor cafe, and stretching a block in all directions to include a whisk of Scollard and Hazelton, a piece of Old York Lane, barely to Bellair and including the entrance to The Four Seasons Hotel.
R.M.
The heart of Yorkville is the Yorkville district, all of this small zone is the centre of interest because of its trendy art shops and galleries and cafes and extraordinary restaurants and boutiques and gourmet tastes.....there is no one spot that comprises the heart as such. It's all or nothing!
Grace Cale
it is the large stone/glacial shield that was transported here to "reside" surrounded by Yorkville's modern shops and cafes that gives us pause to appreciate the old and the new. This encompasses Yorkville, some older structures/ mixed with shiny new. From great galleries to fashion boutiques.
L.P.
Yorkville = the sexiest part of Toronto = Yonge...BLoor.... Avenue Rd... Hazleton/ Davenport.....
M.M.
Back in 1989 before the greedy developers ripped the heart and soul from it. |
