Chaplin Estates

Overview
Homes
Shopping
Recreation
Schools
Transportation

Overview

This distinguished neighbourhood has always been one of Toronto's most exclusive addresses. Chaplin Estates homeowners enjoy convenient access to excellent public and private schools, shopping, parks and recreation, and transit service.

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Homes

Chaplin Estates' two and three storey detached houses are situated on premium lots with private driveways.

The houses in this neighbourhood were built in the 1920's and 1930's, and include many fine examples of Tudor, Georgian, and English Cottage style architecture.

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Shopping

Chaplin Estates residents are within walking distance of ïThe Eglinton Way' shopping district along Eglinton Avenue West. This ritzy shopping area includes high-end fashion boutiques, gourmet food shops, professional offices, restaurants, and the Eglinton movie theatre.

The Yonge street shopping district is also within walking distance of Chaplin Estates. This highly visible shopping area includes many one-of-a-kind stores, and trendy restaurants that draw customers from all over the city.

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Recreation

The ultra modern North Toronto Community Centre has an indoor and outdoor pool, water slides, a gymnasium, a walking track, and exercise rooms.

Eglinton Park is adjacent to the community centre. Its facilities include: a baseball diamond, tennis courts, a wading pool and an artificial ice hockey rink.

The historic Beltline trail, walking and cycling path, is easily accessed from Oriole Park, at the south end of the neighbourhood.

The Northern District branch of the Toronto Public Library, is located on Orchard View Boulevard. This branch offers programs for seniors, adults, and children.

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Schools

(P) Oriole Park Jr., 80 Braemar Ave., (416) 393-5215
(PH) North Toronto Collegiate Institute, 730 Eglinton Ave. West, (416) 393-1860
(PR) Bishop Strachan School, 298 Lonsdale Road, (416) 483-4325
(PR) St. Clement's School, 21 St. Clement's Ave., (416) 484-4835
(PR) Upper Canada College, Upper School, 200 Lonsdale Road, (416) 488-1125
(PR) Upper Canada College Prep School, 220 Lonsdale Road (416) 488-1125

Legend:
(P) Public School
(PH) Public High School
(CA) Catholic School
(PR) Private School
(PC) Private Catholic School
(PJ) Private Jewish School
(C) College
(U) University

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Transportation

Chaplin Estates residents can walk to the bus stops on Yonge Street, Eglinton Avenue, Oriole Parkway, and Chaplin Crescent. The Davisville and the Eglinton subway stations are also within walking distance of this neighbourhood.

The main east-west arterial roadway is Eglinton Avenue. Residents are approximately fifteen minutes from the Allen Expressway, and the Don Valley Parkway.

Motorists can be downtown in fifteen minutes via Yonge Street or Avenue Road.

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