Runnymede-Bloor West Village
Family-first village life on Bloor's beloved west stretch
About Runnymede-Bloor West Village
Runnymede-Bloor West Village is one of Toronto's most cherished family neighbourhoods, a district where strollers crowd the sidewalks, local shopkeepers know your name, and the annual Toronto Ukrainian Festival transforms Bloor Street into a celebration of the area's deep Eastern European roots. The commercial strip along Bloor between Jane and Runnymede is a textbook example of what a main street should be: butcher shops, bookstores, independent toy stores, and restaurants that have been feeding the neighbourhood for decades. South of Bloor, the residential streets are lined with well-maintained Edwardian and Arts-and-Crafts-style homes, many with generous front porches and mature gardens. High Park is just a short walk to the east, giving residents access to one of the city's flagship greenspaces. Runnymede station and Jane station on Line 2 bookend the neighbourhood, making the commute downtown painless. This is a neighbourhood that has figured out the formula for village life within a big city.
Key Highlights
Walkability
90/100 — One of Toronto's best walkable village strips with all daily needs
Transit
Runnymede and Jane stations (Line 2); TTC bus 71 Runnymede
Vibe
Village, family-oriented, traditional
What Makes Runnymede-Bloor West Village Special
Liveability Scores
Walk Score
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
Good Transit
Bike Score
Bikeable
Local Favourites in Runnymede-Bloor West Village
The best-rated spots right in the neighbourhood, from cosy cafes to beautiful parks.
Fitness & Gyms
ACCEL.FIT
5272 Jane St, York, ON M6S 3Z2, Canada
SAOR studio
53465 Dundas St W, York, ON M6S 2S5, Canada
Fortides Pilates - Bloor West Village
5532 Annette St, Toronto, ON M6S 2C2, Canada
StretchLab
4.93393 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6S 0A7, Canada
F45 Training Stockyards
4.82583 St Clair Ave W Unit 5, Toronto, ON M6N 1L8, Canada
Bakeries
Monte Bakery_Jane & St. Clair
4.92566 St Clair Ave W Unit 2, York, ON M6N 1L8, Canada
St Johns Pantry
4.9431 St Johns Rd, York, ON M6S 2L1, Canada
Patisserie 27
4.8401 Jane St, Toronto, ON M6S 3Z6, Canada
Monte Bakery_Annette & Runnymede
4.8499 Runnymede Rd, Toronto, ON M6S 2Z6, Canada
Golden Gecko Coffee
4.7282 Jane St, Toronto, ON M6S 3Z2, Canada
Restaurants
Bellona Jane
4.9276 Jane St, Toronto, ON M6S 3Z2, Canada
Pho Golden Star
4.92532 St Clair Ave W, York, ON M6N 1L6, Canada
D Spot Desserts St Clair Avenue West Toronto
4.72583 St Clair Ave W Unit C7, Toronto, ON M6N 4Z5, Canada
Denny's
4.62575 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6N 4Z5, Canada
Mad Mexican Restaurant
4.3405 Jane St, Toronto, ON M6S 3Z6, Canada
Cafes & Coffee Shops
Kolo Cafe
4.9365 Jane St, Toronto, ON M6S 3Z3, Canada
Gigli Caffè
4.8399 Jane St, Toronto, ON M6S 3Z6, Canada
Luma Coffee
4.7516 Annette St, Toronto, ON M6P 1S3, Canada
Parks & Green Spaces
Florence Gell Park
4.6Florence Gell Park, 85 Varsity Rd, York, ON M6S 2P2, Canada
Magwood Park
4.61 Pasadena Gardens, York, ON M6S 4R3, Canada
Etienne Brulé Park
4.610 Catherine St, York, ON M6S, Canada
Lessard Park
4.652 Lessard Ave, York, ON M6S 1W6, Canada
Maher Circle Parkette
4.5Maher Ave, Toronto, ON M6P 3B2, Canada
Bars & Pubs
The Cat Pub & Eatery
4.53513 Dundas St W, York, ON M6S 2S6, Canada
Fiddler's Dell Bar & Grill
4.3781 Annette St, Toronto, ON M6S 2E4, Canada
Ruumors Resto-Lounge
4.23466 Dundas St W UNIT 6, York, ON M6S 2S1, Canada
Tail of the Junction
3.93367 Dundas St W, York, ON M6S 2R9, Canada
Playgrounds
Lessard Park Playground
4.3Old Mill, Toronto, ON M6S 1X9, Canada
Libraries
Toronto Public Library - Daniel G. Hill Branch
4.1620 Jane St, Toronto, ON M6S 4A6, 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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