Looking for the coolest neighbourhood where creativity is palpable, the most adventurous restaurants are opening, and there is a walkable commercial strip with a connected community? Well, if it is, I know these areas, and this is where you want to start your search. Cool lofts, church conversions, Victorian and Edwardian houses are some of the housing stock you’ll find here.
The influx of newcomers to these neighbourhoods consist of organic loving Torontonians who appreciate a commercial strip where you can bump into your neighbour while shopping at your local butcher, baker and cheese maker.
Hip neighbourhoods vary. Some are newer to their hipdome than others. Some are more affordable than others. In Toronto, property values are high enough in some hip areas to make buying a property here out of reach for some. Still, it remains a place for some of the creative types that kicked off the areas resurgence in the first place. Fashionistas, boho artists, craft beer markers, and yuppies who love their shabby chic bars, may want to consider these neigbhourhoods.