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York is an eclectic neighbourhood that is 15 minute drive north of downtown Toronto. It encompasses parts of the city like The Junction, Lambton, Weston, Eglinton West, and Fairbank. It is sandwiched between North York and Etobicoke and is nestled next to the Humber River. The area is known for its diversity, being home to several Jamaican, Portuguese, and Latin American neighbourhoods. It also features Silverthorn, which is affectionately known as “Toronto’s hidden San Francisco,” due to the main steep streets, hills, and staircases that are part of the landscape due to the ravines it is built on. This vibrant Toronto community is served by Line 1 of the subway (though there is only one subway stop technically in York, which is St. Clair West), and several TTC buses and streetcars. It is also home to Weston Station, which has both a GO Transit stop and a Union Pearson Express stop. Meanwhile, the borough is home to several libraries and community centres where residents can engage in a variety of cultural and recreational activities. Education in the area is also stellar, with multiple public, private, and Catholic options available to residents, including Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, Weston Collegiate Institute, York Memorial Collegiate Institute, and St. Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School. If you’re looking to shop ‘til you drop in York, you can find plenty of local shops and chain stores along Weston Road, St. Claire Avenue West, Dundas Street West, and Eglinton Avenue West. Yorkdale Shopping Centre, one of the biggest and most upscale shopping centres in the city is also only a short distance away. Finally, if it’s outdoor space you’re after, York has that too. As mentioned, it is situated on the Humber River, which has many parks along it, including Magwood Park, Etienne Brule Park, and Smythe Park, along with multiple golf courses like Scarlett Woods Golf Course and Lambton Golf & Country Club. Of course, almost immediately south of York’s boundaries, you will also find High Park, a must-see in Toronto. If you decide to call York home, you certainly won’t be disappointed by what this Toronto neighbourhood has to offer.