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The Kingsway is an upscale residential neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was originally part of the Township of Etobicoke, which later became the Borough of Etobicoke, and then the City of Etobicoke. Etobicoke merged with five other municipalities and a regional government in 1998 to form the new "City of Toronto".
It is located on the western side of the Humber Valley, and is bounded by Bloor Street to the south and Dundas Street to the north. It developed out of the vision of Home Smith, a lawyer by training who began developing land in the early 1900s. The Kingsway became his personal vision of the ideal community and was mostly inspired by the Garden City principles, which were popular in England and the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Indeed, Smith was a big fan of everything English, and this affected his ideas for the neighbourhood. By the 1920s, his ideas culminated into the development, which he named Kingsway Park.
"Tastefully appointed" traditional homes were to sit on well-treed and winding streets, to create an air of a wooded retreat. Smith also decreed that no owner could build a house without the approval of his staff, and he developed strict regulations against the cutting of trees. Most of the homes were designed in the Arts and Crafts style, which had become popular during that time.
Kingsway Park was a development aimed at affluent home buyers. Street names such as Queen Anne Road and Kingsgarden Road emphasize the appearance of English respectability and affluence that Smith was selling. Smith also created the Old Mill Restaurant in the community, whose Tudor facade and well-appointed interior inspired much of the English design in the Kingsway.
Despite its well-intentioned approach to traditionalism, the Kingsway was a neighbourhood built for the automobile, and all houses were built with discreetly placed garages, as per Smith's wishes.
Described as "a little bit of England far from England," the Kingsway is Toronto's premier neighbourhood in the West End. An exclusive English style suburb tucked in the forest of the Humber River Valley, The Kingsway homes are generously designed with classical Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Tree-lined streets, detailed brick patterns, and wrought iron street lamps distinguish the over 75 year-old neighbourhood. Residents of The Kingsway have their own shopping district along Bloor Street West, with architecture and decor similar to that of the residential area. Chic restaurants and cafes, specialty shops, salons, and chain stores, are all available within a short walking distance.
Planned and maintained as a neighbourhood for families, The Kingsway boasts numerous facilities ideal for any activity, including parks, a library, and an arena offering organized ice hockey and skating leagues. Other recreational facilities include the Etobicoke Memorial Pool and Health Club, the Etobicoke Lawn Bowling Club, and The Kingsway movie theatre. Schools of The Kingsway include the private Kingsway Montessori, Our Lady of Sorrows separate school, Lambton-Kingsway Public School, and Etobicoke C.I. Public High School. For the commuter, The Kingsway is located within minutes of highway access, downtown Toronto, public transportation, and Pearson International Airport.
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