Yorkville
Toronto's Most Prestigious Address
About Yorkville
Yorkville is Toronto's premier luxury destination, featuring world-class shopping along Bloor Street, fine dining establishments, and some of the city's most exclusive residential addresses. Once a bohemian village in the 1960s, it has transformed into Canada's answer to Fifth Avenue, where designer boutiques sit alongside art galleries and five-star hotels.
Key Highlights
Walkability
98/100 - Walker's Paradise
Transit
Bloor-Yonge Station (Line 1 & 2)
Vibe
Upscale, sophisticated, cosmopolitan
What Makes Yorkville Special
Liveability Scores
Walk Score
Walker’s Paradise
Local Favourites in Yorkville
The best-rated spots right in the neighbourhood, from cosy cafes to beautiful parks.
Playgrounds
Solo Games Downtown
5643 Yonge St Third & Second Floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z9, Canada
Huron Street Playground
4.1495 Huron St, Toronto, ON M5R 2R5, Canada
Parks & Green Spaces
University College Quad
5University, Toronto, ON M5S 2E5, Canada
Ramsden Dog Park
4.7Summerhill, Toronto, ON M5R 1S9, Canada
Philosopher's Walk
4.778 Queens Pk Cres W, Toronto, ON M5S 2C5, Canada
Ramsden Park
4.61020 Yonge St & Ramsden Park Rd, Toronto, ON M4W 1P7, Canada
Queen's Park
4.5111 Wellesley St W, Toronto, ON M7A 1A2, Canada
Restaurants
Hare Krishna Temple - International Society For Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)
4.9243 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2J6, Canada
Gyubee Japanese Grill (Bloor)
4.8335 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W7, Canada
ramen RAIJIN
4.624 Wellesley St. West Rear, Toronto, ON M4Y 2X6, Canada
Storm Crow Manor
4.6580 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2E5, Canada
Fitness & Gyms
Jaybird Studio — Yorkville
4.8110 Bloor St W Lower Concourse, Toronto, ON M5S 2W7, Canada
Rumble Boxing Studio Yorkville
4.71235 Bay St. #101, Toronto, ON M5R 3K4, Canada
RCYC - Royal Canadian Yacht Club
4.5141 St George St, Toronto, ON M5R 2L8, Canada
Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport
4.5100 Devonshire Pl, Toronto, ON M5S 2C9, Canada
Barry's Yorkville
4.4Enter at back on Critchley Lane, 100 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 3L7, Canada
Bars & Pubs
The Ballroom Bowl - Yorkville
4.71 Bloor St E Unit CRU6, Toronto, ON M4W 0A8, Canada
Bar Volo
4.517 St Nicholas St, Toronto, ON M4Y 3G4, Canada
Lao Lao Bar
4.55 St Joseph St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z3, Canada
Writers Room Bar
4.34 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7, Canada
Duke of York
4.339 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1B2, Canada
Bakeries
VaVa Designer Cakes Toronto
4.7620 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z8, Canada
Good Earth Coffeehouse - Yonge & Wellesley
4.58 Wellesley St E unit 102, Toronto, ON M4Y 3B2, Canada
Coco Espresso Bar
4.429 Bellair St, Toronto, ON M5R 1B8, Canada
Bake Code Croissanterie
4.4626 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z8, Canada
Dessert Lady Cafe & Bakery
4.41 Sultan St, Toronto, ON M5S 2B7, Canada
Libraries
E.J. Pratt Library
4.771 Queen's Park Cres E, Toronto, ON M5S 1K7, Canada
Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
4.6120 St George St, Toronto, ON M5S 0C1, Canada
Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library
4.6789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8, Canada
Toronto Public Library - Yorkville Branch
4.522 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 1L4, Canada
John P. Robarts Research Library
4.4130 St George St, Toronto, ON M5S 0C2, Canada
Cafes & Coffee Shops
Nabulu Coffee
4.66 St Joseph St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1J7, Canada
Bloom Cafe
4.5596 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z3, Canada
Sassafraz
4.3100 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5R 1A6, Canada
Cafe X Bica
4.2160 Pears Ave. Unit 100, Toronto, ON M5R 1S9, Canada
McDonald's
4.1196 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1S8, 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
Guides & Articles
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