Toronto Communities Profile: Casa Loma C02
 

Casa Loma, named after the famous castle. It is bounded on the north by St. Clair Avenue West, on the east by Spadina Road, on the south by the CP railway tracks, and on the west by Bathurst Street. The image of a castle atop the Avenue Road Hill, surrounded by ravines, large old trees, joggers and BMWs is an eclectic mix, considering the neighbourhood is located close to downtown Toronto. The prominence of the castle led to a huge boom in the area, with many wealthy residents setting up shop and defining the present neighbourhood.

Casa Loma real estate consists of large Tudor, Georgian, Edwardian, and English Cottage style homes were built mostly between 1905 and 1940. The Casa Loma homes on the south side of Lyndhurst Court enjoy a view of Toronto’s skyline and Lake Ontario. Many Casa Loma homes back onto the Nordheimer ravine, a virtual forest of mature oak and maple trees.

As the area may be firmly rooted in the early twentieth century, the neighbourhood has made room for new developments. New condos along Davenport, Spadina and St. Clair West offer ravine views and quick subway access.