Welcome to Rosedale

Considered Toronto’s “original suburb”, Rosedale is one of the most historic and luxurious neighbourhoods in the city, filled with century-old mansions, sprawling lawns, and private schools.

Rosedale was settled in 1826 by Sheriff William Jarvis, and has since been occupied by Toronto’s wealthiest residents. Home to roughly 5,235 families, the neighbourhood meanders around three ravines, which have been preserved as parkland. It is a very green community, boasting over 200 acres of parks, mature trees, and foliage.

The neighbourhood is located in the heart of Toronto, bordered to the north by the CPR Railway tracks, Yonge Street to the west, Bayview Avenue to the east, and Bloor Street to the south. It is split into north and south sections by the Park Drive Ravine, and east and west by Mount Pleasant Road.

The People

A historic community that Toronto’s wealthiest call home

Many of Canada’s business leaders, government officials and celebrities reside in Rosedale, which is known for its exclusivity and prestige. Rosedale residents are typically high earning; over 65% of households make more than $100,000, with a median income of $174,753 and an average income of $386,076 – among the highest in country. Many of the families in the area have lived there for generations, tracing back to development after the second world war, and have predominately Scottish, Irish, and English backgrounds.

Households are mainly made up of middle-aged married couples with children; 55% are aged between 25 – 64. Seniors over age 65 account for 22% f the population, with children between 0 – 14 and youth between 15 – 24 accounting for 12% and 11% respectively.

The Rosedale community is tight-knit, and social standing, outlets and schooling are highly regarded. Residents are well-educated and often employed in the white-collar workforce, or the benefactors of family-owned wealth.

English is the most common language in the neighbourhood, spoken by 79% of residents. An additional 10% speak French, and 21% are bilingual. A small percentage also speak Spanish (1.5%) and German (1.4%).

The Design

Century homes built in the Victorian and Edwardian style

Rosedale is known for its tree-lined streets and collection of stately mansions, many of which are between 100 – 200 years old. Homes are predominately detached houses made from brick and limestone, built in the Edwardian, Tudor, Victorian and Georgian styles.

It should be noted that Rosedale houses must adhere to strict design regulations; newly-built homes must conform to the neighbourhood aesthetic, and many hold heritage status. As a result, many homeowners focus on renovating their existing homes, rather than building new.

The Lifestyle

Residential luxury with walkable amenities

While there are no retail or dining establishments within Rosedale itself – the neighbourhood banned commerce in 1905 – it boasts close proximity to some of Toronto’s high-end shopping and restaurant destinations. Rosedale is a 10-minute walk from the designer flagship stores located along Yonge St at Bloor as well as the vibrant Yorkville neighbourhood.

The Mooredale Community Centre is a main recreational hub for the neighbourhood, offering a number of childcare services, camps, sports and entertainment. Among the most notable are the Mooredale Soccer Club and Rosedale Tennis Club. The community centre also hosts the annual Mayfair Festival, a 70-year tradition featuring a carnival, food and wine garden, and concern entertainment.

Rosedale Park and its several ravines provide ample space for runners and cyclists in the neighbourhood, and encourages residents to lead healthy, active lifestyles.

Schools

School Name	Fraser Institute Rankings
Rosedale Junior Public School	8.7
Whitney Junior Public School	8.0
Rosedale Heights School of Arts	5.0
Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic School	N/A

Highly ranked private schools in the Bridle Path include Crescent School, Branksome Hall, Upper Canada College, and The Gradale Academy.

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