Keelesdale-Eglinton West
A Neighbourhood on the Rise Along Eglinton
About Keelesdale-Eglinton West
Keelesdale-Eglinton West is a resilient, working-class neighbourhood in the city's northwest that is poised for transformation with the arrival of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. Centred around the intersection of Keele Street and Eglinton Avenue West, the area has long been home to a diverse population of Caribbean, Latin American, and South Asian families who have built a vibrant community mosaic here. The commercial strips along Eglinton and Keele feature West Indian bakeries, roti shops, Latin American grocery stores, and long-established barbershops that give the neighbourhood its distinctive multicultural rhythm. Keelesdale Park provides green space and sports fields, while the nearby Eglinton Flats along the Humber River offer expansive parkland for cycling and walking. As the LRT nears completion, new development is arriving along the Eglinton corridor, bringing fresh investment while the community works to ensure that long-time residents benefit from the changes ahead.
Key Highlights
Walkability
68/100 - Somewhat Walkable
Transit
Eglinton Crosstown LRT (under construction); Keele bus (41); Eglinton West bus (32)
Vibe
Diverse, evolving, community-rooted
What Makes Keelesdale-Eglinton West Special
Liveability Scores
Walk Score
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
Good Transit
Bike Score
Bikeable
Local Favourites in Keelesdale-Eglinton West
The best-rated spots right in the neighbourhood, from cosy cafes to beautiful parks.
Parks & Green Spaces
Town of York Cenotaph
540 Municipal Dr, Toronto, ON M6M 1T9, Canada
Bert Robinson Park
4.5400 Caledonia Rd, York, ON M6E 4T8, Canada
Haverson Park
4.265 Woodenhill Ct, Toronto, ON M6M 1K9, Canada
Eglinton - Gilbert Parkette
4.1504 Gilbert Ave, York, ON M6E 4X5, Canada
Turnberry North Park
444 Algarve Crescent, Toronto, ON M6N 5E8, Canada
Fitness & Gyms
Studio Lis Center Pilates
52538 Eglinton Ave W, York, ON M6M 1T1, Canada
The York Gymnastics Club
4.72690 Eglinton Ave W, York, ON M6M 1T6, Canada
Cafes & Coffee Shops
Bimbas in Toronto
4.8333 Silverthorn Ave, Toronto, ON M6M 1A8, Canada
Nova Era Bakery
4.1490 Rogers Rd, York, ON M6M 1B1, Canada
Tim Hortons
3.8380 Weston Rd, York, ON M6N 5H1, Canada
Bakeries
Sugar Oink Oink
4.82635 Eglinton Ave W, York, ON M6M 1T6, Canada
Dynasty Bakery & Cafe Ltd
4.6440 Rogers Rd A, Toronto, ON M6M 1A5, Canada
Angel's Bakery & Deli
4.6296 Rogers Rd, York, ON M6E 1R3, Canada
Golden Wheat Bakery Cafe
4.4579 Rogers Rd, York, ON M6M 1B7, Canada
Emye Teff Injera And Mini Mart
4.42514 Eglinton Ave W, York, ON M6M 1T1, Canada
Bars & Pubs
Ce que sabe
4.8570 Rogers Rd, York, ON M6M 1B6, Canada
Caloura Bar & Grill
4.6468 Rogers Rd, York, ON M6M 1B1, Canada
Marinho Sports Bar
4.41755 Keele St, York, ON M6M 3W9, Canada
BOCALE 544
4.42178 Eglinton Ave W, York, ON M6E 2L1, Canada
19 HOLE SPORTS BAR
4.3434 Rogers Rd, Toronto, ON M6M 1A5, Canada
Restaurants
Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House
4.8605 Rogers Rd Unit # D7-A, York, ON M6M 1B9, Canada
Osmow's Shawarma
4.8605 Rogers Rd Unit B4, Toronto, ON M6M 1B9, Canada
Egglinton Grill
4.82609 Eglinton Ave W, York, ON M6M 1T3, Canada
PHO NGON DAT VIET - MIDTOWN
4.51761 Keele St, York, ON M6M 3W9, Canada
Two Brothers Shawarma
4.52631 Eglinton Ave W, York, ON M6M 1T6, Canada
Libraries
Toronto Public Library - Evelyn Gregory Branch
4.2120 Trowell Ave, Toronto, ON M6M 1L7, Canada
Happening in Toronto
Upcoming events, festivals, and community gatherings across the city.
Hamilton at the Princess of Wales Theatre
Princess of Wales Theatre
St. Lawrence Market Saturday Artisan Market
St. Lawrence Market
AGO Exhibit: Canadian Modernism Reimagined
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
Toronto Tech Meetup: AI & the Future of Work
MaRS Discovery District
Jazz Nights at The Rex Hotel
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar
Improv Comedy Night at Second City Toronto
The Second City Toronto
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