Toronto’s exclusive Forest Hill neighbourhood has deep roots in the history of Toronto. Sherriff William Botsford Jarvis and his wife Mary constructed their 110 acre estate in 1824 in the area and decided to name the homestead “Forest Hill” as a tribute to the numerous lush roses that lined their estate. Mary Jarvis also had a role in the birth of Forest Hill. Her long walks and horseback rides were said to have blazed a twisting and winding trail which remains a trademark to the area to this day. By 1864, the Jarvis family sold their Forest Hill estate and this event marked the initial severance and development of South Forest Hill.
North Forest Hill Toronto was originally the home of St. Andrew’s College and the Forest Hill Golf Club. The estate also hosted the first Grey Cup game ever played by the Canadian Football League. Residential infill began in late 1909 after a bridge was built over the Park Drive Ravine.
Today, Forest Hill Toronto is considered one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Toronto and is known to feature some of the priciest properties in all of Canada. It is located on the outskirts of downtown Toronto within Forest Hill-Moore Park neighbourhood and is considered one of Toronto’s 15 heritage conservation districts. The Forest Hill neighbourhood is also home to some of Canada’s most wealthiest and famous people and is one of the reasons it is one of the more sought after neighbourhoods by Canada’s elite.
There are a total of 3 ravines in the area, which are all preserved as parkland. There are intricate routes around the area, which makes traffic levels low, making this a great place to raise a family.
Here are some resources we think you’ll find handy if you’re looking for a home in Toronto’s exclusive Forest Hill neighbourhood:
Forest Hill North Toronto Infographic
Forest Hill South Toronto Infographic
Download our Forest Hill Toronto Neighbourhood Guide for free here.
You can also click the drop down menu below to check out the full range of amenities and schools you can find in Forest Hill Toronto.
For more information on the Forest Hill Toronto neighbourhood – contact Slavens & Associates today at:
435 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, ON M5N 1A4
Telephone: 416-483-4337
Fax: 416-483-1663
Toll free: 1-877-560-8923
Email: info@slavensrealestate.com
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