Davisville Village

Welcome to Davisville Village

A vibrant Toronto community

Nestled in the heart of Toronto, Davisville Village offers a serene yet lively atmosphere. Its tree-lined residential streets, diverse housing options, and a bustling shopping and dining scene create a welcoming ambiance. Davisville Village is celebrated for its tranquil environment while being conveniently close to shopping centers and dining experiences.

Davisville Village's reputation for being a safe and friendly community makes it an attractive prospect. With varied housing options, from condos to single-family homes, the neighbourhood caters to various lifestyles and budgets, making it an ideal location for homebuyers. Its close proximity to shops and dining hotspots further enhances its allure.

What to Love

Diverse Housing Options: Discover a range of housing options suitable for various lifestyles and budgets.
Excellent Community Amenities: Revel in close access to parks, schools, and shopping areas, ensuring convenience and fulfilling the needs of residents.
Proximity to Parks: Enjoy the picturesque green spaces of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, June Rowlands Park, and the scenic Beltline Trail.

Local Lifestyle

The local lifestyle in Davisville Village is a blend of serene living and a bustling community. Residents often take leisurely strolls through neighbourhood parks, cycle through the serene Beltline Trail, and enjoy the local shopping experience. The area is known for its vibrant sense of community and engagement, with various events and markets bringing people together.

Dining and Entertainment

Davisville Village is a gastronomic delight. Explore local culinary treasures like Cumbrae's for top-quality meats, STOCK T.C Grocer for gourmet foods, Craig's Cookies for delectable treats, and Thobors Bakery for a taste of France. The area also offers excellent shopping experiences at Mastermind Toys, among others. For entertainment, the Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Eglinton and VIP and Absolute Comedy promise delightful experiences.

Things to Do

Experience the natural beauty of Mount Pleasant Cemetery or stroll along the serenity of the Beltline Trail. June Rowlands Park is a vibrant community hub within Davisville Village, offering an expansive space for various activities, including a children's playground and a splash pad. This scenic park hosts events and celebrations, contributing to the neighbourhood's lively and engaging atmosphere.

Schools

Davisville Village is home to esteemed educational institutions such as Maurice Cody Junior Public School, ensuring a high standard of education for families residing in the area. Additionally, the neighbourhood boasts the reputable Greenwood College School, providing secondary school options in the community.

History:

Davisville Village is named after John Davis, who immigrated to Canada from Staffordshire, England in 1840. John Davis served as Davisville’s first postmaster and helped found the Davisville Public School. He also operated the Davis Pottery, which became the Village’s largest employer.

The south part of Davisville was subdivided in the 1860’s on land owned mostly by the Davis family. The north part of the Village belonged to the Church. This latter tract of land, known as the Davisville Glebe, remained undeveloped until 1911 when it was sold to the Dovercourt Land and Building Company, the same company that oversaw the development of the Lawrence Park neighbourhood.

Overview:

This centrally located neighbourhood has always been popular with singles, young couples and families. The Davisville neighbourhood is known for its excellent recreational facilities, outstanding shopping districts, and active nightlife, which includes bars, restaurants and movie theatres.

This family oriented neighbourhood is undergoing a revitalization with a new neighbourhood hub revolving around the newly built Davisville Public School. The Davisville community will enjoy access to the schools double gymnasium. A new aquatic centre will be built adjacent to the school. It will feature two pools, second floor meeting rooms and a rooftop track and garden area.

Homes:

The majority of Davisville houses were built in the 1920’s and 1930’s. The houses west of Mount Pleasant Road are mostly large two and three-storey English Cottage and Edwardian-style homes. There are also a number of duplexes and walk-up apartment buildings in this area.

The houses east of Mount Pleasant Road are made up primarily of smaller detached houses, semi-detached houses, and bungalows. This part of the neighbourhood also contains a handful of historical homes from the late 1800’s, and a growing number of new custom built homes.

Davisville Village also contains a number of newer condominium apartment buildings located mostly on Merton and Balliol Streets and along Eglinton Avenue. A plethora of rental high-rise apartment buildings are situated on Davisville Avenue.

Recreation:

Davisville Park is the social and recreational centre of this neighbourhood. During the day, it is a beehive of activity with preschoolers enjoying the Davisville Park playground and wading pool.

Davisville Park’s six tennis courts are used by the Davisville Tennis Club on evenings and weekends. This club has an active house league and tournament schedule. Adjacent to the tennis courts is the Davisville Park baseball diamond, which is extensively used by children and adult baseball leagues.

Davisville also has an active nightlife with many pubs, restaurants, and movie theatres.

Transportation:

There is local bus service on Mount Pleasant Road, Yonge Street, Davisville Avenue, and Eglinton Avenue. These bus routes connect passengers to the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line. The Davisville and the Eglinton subway stations at Yonge Street are within a reasonable walking distance of this neighbourhood.

This area offers motorists quick access to downtown Toronto via either Mount Pleasant Road or Yonge Street. Toronto’s highways and expressways are located within a twenty minute drive of Davisville Village.

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Demographics and Employment Data for Davisville Village, Ontario

Population Households Employment

Davisville Village has 11,642 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in Davisville Village do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada. 30,508 people call Davisville Village home. The population density is 5 and the largest age group is Data provided by Statistics Canada.