Humberlea is known for its atmosphere. Focus on family life. The heart of this community is marked by Weston Road, surrounded by the beauty of the Humber River Valley to the west Highway 401, to the industrial areas and the Canadian Pacific railway, to the east. Initially settled by residents, Humberlea has seen an influx of families in recent times who have made it their new home.
History Of Humberlea, Toronto
From the 1800s and up, until the mid 1900s Humberlea thrived as a farming community. The northern part of this area above Wallasey Avenue and Flindon Road belonged to the Griffith brothers, who ran farms on both sides of Weston Road. In the 1940s these farms were purchased by the government for building the Humberlea War Veterans subdivision. World War II Veterans were allocated a quarter acre plot where they constructed frame houses. Over time these properties have been divided. Many of the homes still stand.
The streets surrounding Acacia Park today form a pocket that emerged in the early 1900s. Formerly known as Albion Park, this community is now considered part of Humberlea. Towards the end of Humberlea was Caulfield dairy farm, where cattle grazed on fields of Weston Road while Caulfields barn stood on the east side of Weston Road. This farm operated until the 1950s when it was sold to developers. The division of Caulfields farm led to shaping the present-day neighbourhood we see today.
Lifestyle
Most residents of Humberlea prefer to shop along Weston Road, located below Highway 401. The Crossroads Centre serves as a shopping destination, in the area offering a range of well known national retail chains. Visitors can find stores such as home improvement outlets, furniture and appliance shops, computer stores and fashion boutiques, within the centre.
Humberlea, Toronto Parks & Facilities
Strathburn Park, located at the heart of this neighbourhood offers a green area, with tennis courts, a basketball court, a baseball diamond and a playground for children. Acacia Park sits atop land above the Humber escarpment and boasts a charming small baseball diamond and playground for kids.
The Humber Valley Golf Course on the border of this community is renowned for its challenging par 70 course with links and valleyland holes.
You can easily enjoy some fun at the parks and recreational facilities around here. The parks in this neighbourhood are equipped with playgrounds for kids, sports areas and skating options. Pelmo Park Humberlea has 12 parks, in total with a combined 64 recreational facilities available. On average each park offers 5 facilities.
- Number of Parks: 12
- Number of Recreation Facilities: 64
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds – 12
- Pool – 1
- Arena – 1
- Rinks – 6
- Tennis Courts – 14
- Basketball Courts – 2
- Ball Diamonds – 6
- Sports Fields – 7
- Community Centre – 1
- Splash Pads – 4
- Sports Courts – 3
- Outdoor Games Facilities – 3
- Trails – 4
Humberlea, Toronto Transit
The bus service, along Weston Road is a way for passengers to reach the Weston Go Train station and also provides connections to the Royal York and Keele stations on the Bloor Danforth subway line. Additionally the Sheppard and Wilson Avenue buses offer links to their stations on the Yonge University Spadina subway line.
Weston Road plays a role as the roadway in the Humberlea neighbourhood allowing drivers to travel southward all the way to St. Clair Avenue. For those commuting access to Highways 400 and 401 is a short drive away from this community.
Pelmo Park Humberlea boasts 120 transit stops with rail services at Weston GO station. The majority of residents in this area rely on vehicles, for their commute typically staying within city limits.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city – 71%
- Commute to another city – 28%
Commute Types
- Vehicle – 71%
- Transit – 26%
- Walk/bike – 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes – 31%
- 30 to 44 minutes – 26%
- 45 to 59 minutes – 12%
- 60 minutes and over – 18%
- Less than 15 minutes – 12%
Humberlea, Toronto Elementary, Secondary, High Schools
In Pelmo Park Humberlea you can find schools, along with specialized programs at both the elementary and secondary levels. The area is served by a total of 12 schools and 11 Catholic schools. These schools offer programs such, as Advanced Placement, Gifted/Talented Program, French Immersion and International Baccalaureate.
- Public Schools: 12
- Catholic Schools: 11
Public
- Emery Collegiate Institute
- ÉÉ Félix-Leclerc
- Pelmo Park Public School
- Thistletown Collegiate Institute
- C. R. Marchant Middle School
- The Elms Junior Middle School
- ÉS Jeunes sans frontières
- ÉS Étienne-Brûlé
- Braeburn Junior School
- Gulfstream Public School
- Weston Collegiate Institute
- ÉÉ Mathieu-da-Costa
Catholic
- St. John the Evangelist Catholic School
- St. Cyril Catholic School
- ÉÉC Saint-Noël-Chabanel-Toronto
- St. Simon Catholic School
- St. Jude Catholic School
- St. Eugene Catholic School
- St. Demetrius Catholic School
- ÉSC Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel
- St. Basil-the-Great College School
- St. André Catholic School
- St. Stephen Catholic School
Humberlea, Toronto Homes
The oldest residences in Humberlea can be found near Acacia Park featuring cottage style homes constructed in the 1900s.
Humberlea boasts a number of houses built for war veterans dating back to the 1940s and early 1950s. These modest frame houses are set on lots although there is a growing trend towards replacing them with custom built residences.
Additionally there is a presence of brick ranch style bungalows scattered throughout this neighbourhood. These homes are situated on lots with driveways.
Pelmo Park Humberlea offers a range of housing options with a population where 36% of households have moved within the past five years and 8%, within the past year. The area features a blend of newer homes predominantly occupied by homeowners.