Yorkville’s Historic Journey from Hippie Hangout to Luxury Haven
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Toronto’s chic Yorkville neighbourhood is well-known for its designer boutiques, upscale hotels, swanky restaurants and world-class museums and galleries, but it wasn’t always that way. The area surrounding Yonge and Bloor has gone through an incredible transformation over the last 60 years, evolving from a bohemian hippie enclave into an internationally acclaimed cultural hotspot.
Today, Yorkville delights visitors and residents with its hidden gems and unique urban landscape. Read on to immersive yourself in the rich history of this storied Toronto community and uncover local legends and fascinating facts from past and present.
Yorkville’s Bohemian Backstory
Once a quaint ...
Introducing Penthouse Living at 11YV
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It’s time. At long last, the day has arrived when you are ready to make the leap to the upper echelon of world luxury.
Welcome to the Penthouse Suites of 11YV, Yorkville’s newest enclave of chic high above the city lights. This is your new haute haven, a new level of refinement, your entrance to top-tier condo living in downtown Toronto. On floors 61 and 62 of this elegant tower, you can make a home at the top of the world, the full urban landscape stretching out before you in all directions.
There’s room at the top
These dynamic Penthouses feature towering 10-foot ceilings, wood flooring, contemporary trim, built-in shelving, subtle and sexy pendant lighting—the very height ...
Stylish Yorkville shops to refresh your spring wardrobe
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With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s time to retire your heavy winter coat and chunky knit sweaters and pick up some pretty new pieces for spring. Toronto’s chic Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood has an abundance of stylish clothing boutiques where men and women can shop for waterproof outerwear, practical layering pieces and brightly coloured basics to usher in the new season.
Pay a visit to these five neighbourhood apparel shops just a short stroll from 11YV and give your closet a spring refresh with timeless wardrobe essentials and of-the-moment trends.
Suit Supply
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Sophisticated gentlemen looking for a bespoke experience can visit this ...
Romantic Restaurants in Yorkville for Date-Night Dining
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With narrow winding streets, charming Victorian architecture and a plethora of elegant fine-dining destinations and fashionable eateries, Yorkville is the ideal place to enjoy a night out with your special someone. Whether you’re spoiling your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day, commemorating a milestone anniversary or simply enjoying a ‘just because’ meal together, these five romantic restaurants near 11YV provide the ideal backdrop for a memorable evening in one of Toronto’s most luxurious neighbourhoods.
Chabrol
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With sparkling chandeliers, tables lit by candlelight, the mood is set for romance at this glittering Yorkville boîte. Located down a ...
