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21st Century Living In Leslieville: From Humble Village Beginnings To A Thriving Community Milieu It’s no surprise that a once upon a time small south Toronto village circa the 1850s found its identity through the hard working resident gardeners and brick making factory workers of the day. Leslieville as it is called today was aptly named after George Leslie who owned the Toronto Nurseries at the time and lived at a home at Queen and Leslie. The budding little village he call...ed home gradually blossomed into its own and an identity was soon formed based on the principles of hard work, manual labor and simple living among the row houses of the day. Fast forward to a picture of Leslieville today and the portrait is quite a contrasting one. When the AR Clark Tannery went up in flames back in 1876, it was a sign of the sweeping winds of change to come and a brewing revitalization on the horizon. It wasn’t until the early 2000’s that the revitalization fully took hold making way to full out gentrification and a new multilayered emerging identity. Gone were the simple days of nurseries and light industry lining the streets and in came the hip restaurants, cafes and shops catering to a burgeoning creative middle class. Five years down the line and Leslieville was now on the verge of becoming Toronto’s hippest place to shop, dine, drink, and live (according to a New York Times article published in 2005). The new 21st century Leslieville today doesn’t seem to have lost its momentum as it continues to forge its new found identity into something surprisingly workable. This is a neighborhood where UFS (Urban Families), RUPS (Retired Urban Professionals), YUPPIES (Young Urban Professionals) and DINKS (Double Income No Kids) can all live, work and play together harmoniously. It’s here where the revitalized condo can blend seamlessly into a backdrop of character homes and mature trees dotted along charming city streets with baby strollers on its sidewalks. A walk through Leslieville’s hip and happening Queen Street East and you’re pleasantly delighted by an awakening of the senses. Quaint cafes exude stimulating aromas while unique shops draw the eyes to interesting fashions and collectibles. Whether it’s a multicultural dining experience, a drink with friends in a local pub/microbrewery or an Italian gelato on a warm summer night with family and friends, Leslieville can easily cater to a multitude of tastes. If the sign of a modern day 21st century community is its ability to combine an eclectic urban lifestyle with a sense of old school community cohesion, Leslieville’s modern day identity has officially taken root and integrated those elements beautifully. Enrico DiFede is a Realtor living in Toronto. He manages DiFede Group Real Estate, a team focused on providing expert advice to those looking to live, work and play in Toronto’s urban neighborhoods.

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