St James Town comprises 18 apartment buildings with 7 thousand units and more than 15 thousand residents within a 32 acre area making it the most densely populated census region in Canada.
In September 1997 the old Toronto City Council gave the light to St.James Town 2000. A plan designed to breathe life into the neighbourhood through projects, like constructing a community centre with services and enhancing parks and maintaining the existing buildings, in St.James Town district.
History Of St. James Town, Toronto
St.James Town originated in the 1870S as a sought after neighbourhood, for the class boasting charming Victorian homes that continued to attract buyers, in Toronto throughout much of the 20th century.
There was a shift in the St James Town neighbourhood in 1953 when Toronto city introduced zoning changes in the downtown area leading to a notable increase in building coverage in St James Town and drawing the attention of private developers right away.
In the 1950s a group of developers. Cleared all the existing housing, in St.James Town to construct Toronto’s initial high rise residential apartment buildings.
The St.James Town apartments were initially intended for singles and professionals but have ended up being inhabited by families, with low to moderate incomes, from the beginning.
Lifestyle
There are shopping options available within the St James Town neighbourhood for everyday needs like groceries and clothing stores as well as services such as dry cleaners and banks along Wellesley Street and nearby streets, like Sherbourne and Parliament Street.
St. James Town, Toronto Parks & Facilities
The St.James Town neighbourhood features scattered swimming pools and playground areas for children to enjoy. The Rose Avenue Community Centre, at Rose Avenue Public School is accessible to everyone in the evenings and on weekends with amenities such as a gymnasium for activities and sports enthusiasts and meeting rooms for gatherings.
St James Town is ideally situated close to parks such as Wellesley Park Riverdale Park West Winchester Park and Allan Gardens. The Toronto Public Library branch, on Parliament Street is situated close to the intersection of Parliament and Gerrard Streets towards the corner.
St. James Town, Toronto Transit
Streets surrounding St.James Town are all served by bus routes and the Sherbourne subway station, along the Bloor Danforth line is a stroll away, from this community.`
Drivers can quickly access the entrances to the Don Valley Parkway, from Bloor Street a distance away.
St. James Town, Toronto Elementary, Secondary High schools
St James Town, in downtown Toronto is recognized as one of the most culturally diverse neighbourhoods in the city with its buildings and mix of residents from different backgrounds It provides a range of schooling choices for children from elementary, to high school levels including public Catholic and private institutions.
Number of Schools in Each Category:
- Public Schools: 5
- Catholic Schools:
- Private Schools: 3
Public Schools:
- Rose Avenue Junior Public School
- Winchester Junior and Senior Public School
- Sprucecourt Public School
- Jarvis Collegiate Institute
- Central Technical School
Catholic Schools:
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
- St. Joseph’s College School
- Monsignor Fraser College
Private Schools:
- Linden School
- Branksome Hall
- York School
St James Town provides a range of private schools, for families looking for educational options in a welcoming environment that embraces students from all backgrounds due to its central location and inclusive approach.
St. James Town, Toronto Homes
The St James Town apartment complexes feature apartments of sizes from studio units, to three bedroom suites.
St James Town consists of fourteen owned buildings with several of them named after Canadian cities offering rents that are, in line, with the market standards.
The Metro Toronto Housing Authority owns the remaining four apartment buildings in St. James Town providing options based on income levels.