matt602
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My first "real" post on Urban Toronto here. I live in Hamilton but was born and raised in the neighborhood that I'll be showing in this thread. My family left the area in 1998, moving to Hamilton in 2001 after a stint of different residences across Toronto including High Park (I loved it there). I returned for the day 2 Friday's ago to take pictures with my new camera, since I haven't done so in Toronto yet. It's amazing how different things are in the area since we lived there. So much more development in the Yonge/Eglinton area, and I was shocked to see the Chateau Royale condo on Mt. Pleasant. I think a gas station used to be there. I agree with what has been said, it's butt ugly. I'd expect it to be seen in Hamilton or something (our own Chateau Royale is equally as disturbing).
I really miss living in Toronto as a whole, but this area in particular. I noticed that a lot of people agree with me and hold this area in high esteem. It's not hard to see why. The area is rich in amenities, the transportation is incredibly efficient and development is absolutely booming. I hope to return some day, but I love downtown Hamilton almost as much... so it will be hard.
Anyway here's the pictures, a random assortment from Yonge/St. Clair, North on Yonge to Davisville, eventually making it's way around to Bayview South. All areas I used to frequent as a kid. Lots of memories. I hope to return to Toronto soon to also do a High Park/Roncesvales shoot as well. Another beautiful area of Toronto that has also undergone a bit of a boom.
We start at Yonge/St. Clair which I don't think has changed too much in the past 10 years. A lot of the 'scrapers are from the '70s and '80s it seems.
Progressing North on Yonge, the incredible surge of development at Yonge/Eglinton becomes apparent on the horizon. Almost a downtown of it's own.
According to my mom, this used to be a McDonalds on the corner where the pub is. I don't remember it. The pub looks to be a better use.
Farther North on Yonge we come across the Belt Line bridge. This bridge lets the Belt Line Trail cross over Yonge St. and TTC's Davisville Yard.
Incredibly fancy crap just South of Davisville here.
The aforementioned Belt Line trail, continuing East over to Mt. Pleasant Rd.
The money shot from the Belt Line bridge. Great place to "railfan".
Another "money shot" of Yonge/Eglinton in the distance.
Yonge proceeding South from the bridge.
Some interesting residential projects can be found along Merton St, West of Mt. Pleasant. I remember there being a lot of industrial stuff along here when I was a lad.
Hodgson Senior PS, my school for grade 7 and 8 back in 1999 or so. Commuted here from Lawrence and Dufferin area at the time, every day.
Next series of shots are of Bayview South. A booming retail village along both sides of Bayview from roughly Soudan Ave. to Milwood Rd. Lots of great dining experiences to be had.
Anyway that's it for now. I hope I wasn't too lengthy with the chatter. I don't know too many people from this area of Toronto any more, so I kinda go nuts when I get the chance.
I really miss living in Toronto as a whole, but this area in particular. I noticed that a lot of people agree with me and hold this area in high esteem. It's not hard to see why. The area is rich in amenities, the transportation is incredibly efficient and development is absolutely booming. I hope to return some day, but I love downtown Hamilton almost as much... so it will be hard.
Anyway here's the pictures, a random assortment from Yonge/St. Clair, North on Yonge to Davisville, eventually making it's way around to Bayview South. All areas I used to frequent as a kid. Lots of memories. I hope to return to Toronto soon to also do a High Park/Roncesvales shoot as well. Another beautiful area of Toronto that has also undergone a bit of a boom.
We start at Yonge/St. Clair which I don't think has changed too much in the past 10 years. A lot of the 'scrapers are from the '70s and '80s it seems.
Progressing North on Yonge, the incredible surge of development at Yonge/Eglinton becomes apparent on the horizon. Almost a downtown of it's own.
According to my mom, this used to be a McDonalds on the corner where the pub is. I don't remember it. The pub looks to be a better use.
Farther North on Yonge we come across the Belt Line bridge. This bridge lets the Belt Line Trail cross over Yonge St. and TTC's Davisville Yard.
Incredibly fancy crap just South of Davisville here.
The aforementioned Belt Line trail, continuing East over to Mt. Pleasant Rd.
The money shot from the Belt Line bridge. Great place to "railfan".
Another "money shot" of Yonge/Eglinton in the distance.
Yonge proceeding South from the bridge.
Some interesting residential projects can be found along Merton St, West of Mt. Pleasant. I remember there being a lot of industrial stuff along here when I was a lad.
Hodgson Senior PS, my school for grade 7 and 8 back in 1999 or so. Commuted here from Lawrence and Dufferin area at the time, every day.
Next series of shots are of Bayview South. A booming retail village along both sides of Bayview from roughly Soudan Ave. to Milwood Rd. Lots of great dining experiences to be had.
Anyway that's it for now. I hope I wasn't too lengthy with the chatter. I don't know too many people from this area of Toronto any more, so I kinda go nuts when I get the chance.
but it was busy.
