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Lawrence Park - Past

The Lawrence Park subdivision was assembled in 1907 by the Dovercourt Land Building and Saving Company. The Dovercourt Land Company acquired the north parcel of Lawrence Park from John Lawrence, after whom this neighbourhood is named.

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.

Lawrence Park - Present

Lawrence Park is one of Toronto's most exclusive residential neighbourhoods. It is located in a very peaceful and tranquil setting that includes gently rolling hills, winding roads and a lush topography.

Lawrence Park's shops, schools, and recreational facilities are located on its periphery, which keeps traffic on the residential streets to a minimum.

Homes in Lawrence Park

Lawrence Park's whimsical houses include a variety of architectural styles including English Cottage, Tudor Revival and Colonial and Georgian style designs.

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.

Shopping in Lawrence Park

The high profile shops and restaurants in the Yonge and Lawrence area, are well patronized by Lawrence Park residents.

This shopping district includes fashion stores, children's stores, sporting goods stores, gift shops, bakeries, and gourmet coffee shops. Search the Lawrence Park Village business directory for a complete list of services available near Yonge St. and Lawrence Ave.

Recreation in Lawrence Park

Most of this neighbourhood's recreational facilities centre around Lawrence Park, east of Yonge Street, and south of Lawrence.

Photos Courtesy of David J Widmann

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.

Schools in Lawrence Park

Blythwood Jr., 2 Strathgowan Cres, (416) 393-9105
(Public School)

Sunny View Jr.& Sr., 450 Blythwood Rd, (416) 393-9275
(Public School)

Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute,125 Chatsworth Dr, (416) 393-9500
(Public High School)

North Toronto Collegiate Institute, 70 Roehampton Ave, (416) 393-9180
(Public High School)

Northern Secondary School, 851 Mt. Pleasant Rd, (416) 393-0270
(Public High School)

St. Clements School, 21 St. Clements Ave, (416) 483-4835
(Private School)

Havergal College, 1451 Avenue Rd, (416) 483-3519
(Private School)

The Toronto French School, 296 Lawrence Ave. E., (416) 484-6533
(Private School)

Daycares in Lawrence Park

• Blue Wave Child Care Centre, 50 Duncairn Rd.
• Central Montessori Schools - York Mills Campus, 18 Coldwater Rd.
• Childlife Preschool, 19 Don Ridge Dr.
• Denlow Community Child Care Centre, 50 Denlow Blvd.

Transportation in Lawrence Park

Most Lawrence Park residents are within walking distance of bus routes that run along Yonge Street, Mount Pleasant Road, Bayview Avenue, and Lawrence Avenue. The Lawrence subway station, located at the intersection of Yonge and Lawrence, is part of the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line.

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