Earlscourt, ON
Guide de location
Pasta, parks and friendly people
About
Known as a hub for Toronto’s Italian community, Earlscourt offers a low-key shopping and dining scene. This family-oriented neighbourhood will feel like home. Bordered by Dufferin Street and Rogers Road, the community was once home to migrant labourers from the British Isles. Now a family-friendly zone, the area is primarily comprised of detached and semi-detached homes. Despite the relatively small number of apartment offerings, it is possible to find family-sized rentals in Earlscourt.
Rental Options
The Market:
Bachelor $1,000
1-bedroom $1,600
2-bedroom $1,900
3-bedroom $2,400
Average rent in Earlscourt is on par with the GTA average
Earlscourt Rental Market: Earlscourt houses for rent are mainly comprised of detached bungalows and duplexes, with rental average rental prices. You will find many of these homes for rent are sectioned into rooms, upper floors or basments for rent.
Life & Style
Sunny Saturday mornings are great for putting the kids in the stroller and taking a walk down St. Clair Avenue. The Corso Italia District is bustling with al fresco dining and the smell of freshly baked pastries. Grab a cup of coffee and a cannoli before heading over to Earlscourt Park to use the playground, wading pool or one of the various sports fields. You’ll never be alone in this community oriented neighbourhood, especially if you enjoy bonding over a pot of pasta.
Neighbourhood
Earlscourt Park is one of Toronto’s busiest parks, offering a variety of sports fields and family activities. Attached to the park is the Joseph J. Piccininni community centre where you can register your child for a variety of sports teams, dance classes, summer camps and swimming lessons at the indoor pool. If you’re looking to leave the kids at home, they offer adult exercise, art, dance and swim and classes. Driving to downtown takes 35-45 minutes, depending on traffic. By transit, your double-transfer journey downtown will take 45+ minutes. Busses run through the neighbourhood and meet up with the streetcar running down St. Clair.
Fun Fact
Who Lives Here:
Although the neighbourhood is known as Toronto’s Italian hub, in recent years it has grown to incorporate families of diverse backgrounds.
Perfect For:
Families looking for an eclectic neighbourhood filled with culture, community and delicious cuisine.
Not so Perfect For:
Those looking for ample yard space will need to look elsewhere, as most backyards are reserved for summer gardens. If you’re looking for a young metropolitan crowd or a flashy high-rise condo with all the bells and whistles, Earlscourt is not for you.
