a

Jane and Finch, North York Neighbourhood Guide: Diversity is Strength

Jane and Finch neighbourhood

Image of Jane and Finch

Neighbourhood At a Glance:

Average Commute Time to Toronto

The Jane and Finch neighbourhood is 10 minutes from the highway, and 15 minutes from a hospital.

Lifestyle

Enjoy shopping, a historic village, community centres, and parkland with trails.

The Housing Market

You’ll find bungalows, highrise apartment buildings, two-storey and split-level homes.

What You’ll Love

Experience a pioneer village, parkland trails, and community centre programs.

What Not To Expect

A lack of playtime diversions. There are sports fields, mini-putt and outdoor pools here.

Jane and Finch is a historic community with endless opportunities for shopping and other recreational activities. This multicultural neighbourhood has an abundance of trails, community centres, sports, and a library for all ages. You will even find a pioneer village that awaits your visit to experience what life was like when the area was young.

Neighbourhood Review

Architecture

Houses in the Jane and Finch neighbourhood vary in style. You will find detached and semi-detached homes, along with split-level, bungalows, two-storey houses, and townhouses. The community is known for its highrise apartment buildings. 

homes in Jane and Finch neighbourhood

Things to Do in Jane and Finch

Arts & Culture

The York Woods Library Theatre is a multi-purpose, state-of-the-art theatre found beside the York Woods Library on Finch Avenue West. It is well-loved and used extensively by the community, and has programs for all ages. 

 

Black Creek Pioneer Village holds seasonal events for everyone to enjoy, including the Spring Fair and Christmas on High Street.

library in Jane and Finch neighbourhood

Shopping

There are three shopping malls at the intersection of Finch Avenue and Jane Street. 

 

The largest of the three, the Jane Finch Mall, is on the southeast corner. It has 70 shops and services, as well as national department stores. The Yorkgate Mall on the northwest corner has more than 60 stores and both professional and medical offices. The Norfinch Shopping Centre, on the southwest corner of the intersection, is known for a variety of fast food franchises and other eateries.

 

You can also visit the Jane-Sheppard Mall, a community favourite, as well as plazas and stores on Keele Street. 

Jane and Finch mall

Restaurants & Dining

A variety of restaurants and fast food franchises are found in the Jane and Finch area. Enjoy a sushi meal, or if you are in a rush order a Subway sandwich. Diverse restaurants such as  Genatsvale Georgian Restaurant (for Georgian cuisine,) La Luce Ristorante (for Italian,) or  Pho Mi Viet Hoa (for Vietnamese food) are in the area. The Element Lounge and Restaurant offers classic Canadian fare and a bar.

Mucho Burrito

Parks

There are several parks in the Jane and Finch neighbourhood. Many of the small parks will have tennis courts, pools, sports fields, and playgrounds. An artificial ice rink can be found at Fountainhead Park. You can find skating or indoor hockey at Grandravine Drive and Gosford Boulevard.

 

The Benjamin Boake Greenbelt, found off Sheppard Avenue through Northwood Park, runs through the neighbourhood. It has a peaceful, beautiful 4.7-kilometre trail for biking and walking. The trail ends at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The village is open to the public and allows visitors to see what life was like for settlers in the 1800s.

park in Jane and Finch neighbourhood

Recreation

There are three popular community centres in the area. On Jane Street, you will find the Driftwood Community Recreation Centre. It has programs for all ages, an outdoor pool, and a gymnasium. The Northwood Community Centre also has an outdoor pool and gymnasium. If you are looking for a Tiny Tot program, after-school programs, or the Jane and Finch Boys and Girls Club, you will find them all at the Yorkwood Community Recreation Centre. 

 

Looking for a good book? Yorkwoods Regional Library is on Finch Avenue West and has programs for everyone in the community.

 

You will also find sports fields, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating arenas, walking trails, mini-golf, and Black Creek Pioneer Village. The village has a visitor centre, restaurant, banquet hall, and 35 restored buildings.

backetball court in Jane and Finch neighbourhood

Transit & Commute Times

Buses on Finch, Sheppard, and Steeles connect to the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line, while buses on Keele and Jane Street go to the Bloor-Danforth subway line. You can drive to Highways 400 and 401 in only five minutes and the hospital, shopping mall, and TTC station are 15 minutes away from the neighbourhood. The GO bus or train station can be reached in 30 minutes, and Toronto Pearson International Airport is 20 minutes away.

 

street in Jane and Finch neighbourhood

Perseverance and Determination

Jane and Finch is a community whose residents have persevered while it grew strong. With many community programs, parks, restaurants, and a historic pioneer village, this community is ready to welcome families of all ages and sizes. Jane and Finch embrace its multicultural traditions, festivals, and activities, and brings its residents together to grow as a community. 

homes in Jane and Finch neighbourhood

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jane and Finch known for?

This is a community known for its multicultural traditions and ethnocultural groups. It has a high population density of people who are resilient and determined to be a close community.

Why is it called Jane and Finch?

Jane and Finch was designed to be an instant community where Finch Avenue and Jane Street meet. It offers affordable housing to low-income families in highrise apartment buildings. 

Share this guide:

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Jane and Finch, Ontario

Wahi

Get so in the Know

On everything real estate.

From the latest Canadian housing market trends and stories, to insider tips and tricks.

By clicking “subscribe”, you agree to receive emails from Wahi. You always have the option to unsubscribe at any time, see our privacy policy for more details.