The draw of the Church and Wellesley neighbourhood can be seen when you walk down it’s vibrant streets lined with restaurants, patios, shops, and pubs that all combine to create a small village feel. Within its three city blocks, this village is home to thousands of residents and over 130 businesses ranging from trendy and unique and shops and services.

 

The Church and Wellesley area is also widely known as Canada’s largest gay village. While most people will refer to the area as “The Village” or “Church and Wellesley”, while the strong gay community has earned the area such nicknames as “the Gay Village” and “the Gaybourhood”.

 

Location

Located in the central corridor of downtown Toronto, the area of the Church and Wellesley village begins south at Gerrard street and extends north to Bloor between Yonge and Jarvis Streets.

 

Transportation

Due to it’s prime downtown location, getting around in the Church and Wellesley Neighbourhood is not a chore as you are in one of the major hubs of the city.

 

97/100 Transit Score

No matter where you are in the Village, you are only a short amount of steps from TTC buses, streetcars and of course the subway. Going to Toronto’s Union Station on the subway can be done in as little 10 minutes.

 

98/100 Walk score

With its clean streets, many parks and parkettes, close walking distance to one of Canada’s best shopping malls as well as the downtown core of Toronto, the Village makes a great environment for walking in Toronto.

 

People

Church and Wellesley is a renowned hub for members of the LBGT community and houses a plethora of gay residents. While the area is widely known for its gay citizens, a lot are migrating over to the Queen West and Parkdale part of the city. A smaller contingent of younger families are slowly beginning to gain prominence in this safe and friendly neighbourhood.

 

• Roughly 50% of the residents are aged 30 to 54 and 25% are in their twenties.
• 57% of the residents are female leaving 43% male residents.
• Average household income is roughly $70,000.
• 65% of the neighbourhood is single, 30% are couples and 5% are families.

 

Source: Yellow Pages

 

Community

Along with a wide variety of nice restaurants, a safe neighbourhood, and a great vibrant community, Church and Wellesley Village is widely known for it’s strong roots as Toronto’s original LGBT community. The immense pride this community takes in being gay friendly can be seen every summer when they play host to Pride week celebrations. Though it is regarded as the largest gay community in Canada, much of Toronto’s gay scene has been migrating southwest to the Queen West and Parkdale part of the downtown as more young families are starting to enter the scene.

 

Community Events

 

Toronto Pride Week

In early July this community opens it’s doors for Pride Week and it’s flagship event the Pride Parade. The Toronto Pride Parade has a history of 35 years, and it continues to grow in scope and scale year over year. It is one of Toronto’s largest summer festivals as well as on the biggest Pride Parades in the world. The parade starts near Bloor and ends at Yonge and Dundas Square, with a street fair taking place just  parallel on Church street.

For more information on Toronto’s Pride week visit http://www.pridetoronto.com/ for details.

 

Halloween on Church

Though it cannot hold a candle to the draw of the Toronto Pride Week, Halloween has become a very special day in this neighbourhood. Thousands come down to Church street on October 31st to celebrate what is becoming to be one of the largest Halloween parties in the continent.

 

Food and Entertainment

Dining in the Church and Wellesley area is made fantastic with the many restaurants local diners can choose from. The neighbourhood is rich with intimate dining experiences that are transcended by the range of cooking styles Toronto has been made famous for.

 

Walking down Church street at night, you will see a vibrant street lined with restaurants, patios, bars and pubs. While it’s more famous for some of it’s gay-friendly bars, there are many locations suitable for a great memorable night on the town.

 

Due to it’s close proximities to both University of Toronto and Ryerson University, there is a great mixture of great restaurants that cater to both low and high price ranges.

 

Featured Condo Developments

Thinking about investing in the Church and Wellesley area? Here are some premium new condo developments that you cannot afford to miss out on.

 

8 Cumberland Condos

Located steps away from Bloor/Yonge station, 8 Cumberland Condos is positioned to be a prime condominium location in downtown Toronto.

• 64 Storey Tower with 531 suites
• Project slated to launch in the Spring of 2016
• Steps to the Yonge/Bloor Subway Lines
• Perfect 100/100 Walk Score
• Near Perfect 97/100 Transit Score
• Steps to World Class Shopping along “Mink Mile” – Toronto’s number 1 shopping district

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EightyOne Wellesley

Located in the heart of the Church and Wellesley Village. EightOne Wellesley provides quick access to the nightlife and fun that this neighbourhood has to offer.

• Modern interpretation of the surrounding apartment buildings from the 1960’s
• Features a large publicly accessible courtyard in the front of the building
• Located at Church & Wellesley
• Amazing 98/100 Walk Score, highly accessible to major amenities
• One block north of Ryerson University
• Two blocks east of University of Toronto
• 97/100 Transit Score
• Steps to Wellesley Subway Station

 

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50 at Wellesley Station Condos

 

50 at Wellesley Station caters to both commuters and people who value walkability. Located steps from the Wellesley subway station and adjacent to one of the neighbourhoods parquettes, this condominium is set to be a premiere location in Toronto’s Church and Wellesley Neighborhood.

• Located in Toronto’s Downtown Core along the popular Yonge Street Corridor
• Located next door to the Wellesley Subway station – earning a perfect 100/100 Transit Score
• Highly Walkable location with 99/100
• Steps to Restaurants, Cafes and Entertainment
• Quick access to Yorkville, Toronto’s most prestigious neighbourhood and luxurious shopping destination
• Quick access to Financial District (just a few Subway Stops south)
• One block East of University of Toronto

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