Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 The first ever fundraising Pickleball tournament in support of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada! Taking place in both Toronto and Niagara, Smash the Guts is a great way to meet like-minded people, raise funds for a cause you care about, and most importantly, play a lot of Pickleball! This is a mixer round-robin, multiple matches guaranteed. Sign up as a single, and you will be paired with other players in your skill level and play doubles throughout the tournament. All proceeds raised during Smash the Guts go towards funding our ground-breaking research and robust patient ..read more

The GTA housing market experienced some turbulence throughout 2023; however, its enduring resilience remains the standout feature. Commencing the year with an average sales price of $1,038,668, properties saw a remarkable 15% surge by May, reaching an average sale price of $1,196,101. Credit: Karen Yolevski Want to learn more? Call David today! David Dunkelman Broker cell 416.726.6574 office 416.489.2121 Johnston & Daniel Division, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage The post December 2023 – GTA Market Stats appeared first on Neighbourhood Guide ..read more

  Credit: The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, 2024 The post GTA Update: Summary of Existing Home Transactions appeared first on Neighbourhood Guide ..read more

East End Toronto versus West End Toronto There has always been a friendly debate as to which part of Toronto is more hip and trendy and a better place to live; the East End or the West End. Herein we shall debate the merits of each: Transit: In the East End, you have the Bloor-Danforth subway line making getting around easy. Motorists can easily access the Don Valley Parkway to boost out of town. West End residents have both the Bloor subway line and the Spadina line to zip around town while motorists enjoy a less busy stretch of Lakeshore Boulevard and the Gardiner Expressway. West End resid ..read more

In recognition of Ontario’s 25th  Agricultural Week Neighbourhood Guide paid a visit to the “bread basket” of Ontario, the Holland Marsh. The Holland Marsh is approximately 50 minutes north of Toronto and encompasses over 20,000 acres of farmland. The soil in this region is perfect for growing vegetables like: lettuce, celery, carrots, onions and heirloom tomatoes. There are also more diverse vegetables grown here such as: Chinese broccoli, Asian radish and water spinach. Should you decide to visit this Ontario landmark there are a handful of roadside markets that sell produce to the publ ..read more

As the third quarter of 2023 came to a close, the Greater Toronto Area experienced notable price increases across all home types, culminating in an aggregate average home price of $1,119,428. This marked a monthly uptick of $36,932, marking the first such increase in the third quarter. While prices have maintained their resilience since the beginning of the year, a shift has emerged in the housing market: the resurgence of properties available for sale. Want to learn more? Call David today! David Dunkelman Broker cell 416.726.6574 office 416.489.2121 Johnston & Daniel Di ..read more

Join author Dianne Scott as she vividly describes the scenes in her mystery LOST AND FOUND, set in 1960s Yorkville. Discover Yorkville’s past, from its indigenous roots to its bricks and beer industries and evolution into a counterculture mecca. See the streets and music clubs where fictional officer Christine Lane goes undercover to navigate a world of gangs, bikers, and drug dealers. In this presentation, Dianne Scott will share how how this eclectic neighbourhood inspired her writing, from characters to plot choices and themes. Even though Yorkville has changed, there remains traces of a t ..read more

RPM bakehouse on Main Street in quaint Jordan Village was our first stop. The lunch was a culinary treat. A trip to the Upper Canada Cheese company produced many savoury delights. And if you want to bring home some farm fresh fruits and vegetables there are a plethora of roadside markets to choose from. Make sure you leave time for a visit to the Watering Can Flower Market in Vineland, a plant and flower lovers paradise. The post Neighbourhood Guide recently visited the pretty Town of Lincoln. Situated in the Niagara Region. appeared first on Neighbourhood Guide ..read more

St. Mary’s is a picturesque Town located in Southwestern Ontario along the banks of the Thames River. St. Mary’s limestone buildings and ornate brick houses will enthrall anyone who appreciates architecture. There is so much to do and see at St. Mary’s. We stopped first at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Museum. A must for any baseball fan. Then we toured the town by car admiring all the grand historic houses. Later we stretched our legs and worked up an appetite strolling through The Riverview Walkway, a 2.4 kilometre paved path that starts in the centre of Downtown St. Marys and runs alon ..read more

Looking for a bargain. The following are the 10 lowest residential real estate sales in the City of Toronto so far in 2023. A brief description follows: 1.5 Storey “Handy Man Special.” Mount Dennis neighbourhood. SOLD $405,555 Bungalow “No Services in the house. Bring a flashlight”. Smythe neighbourhood. SOLD $540,000 Semi-Detached “Renovate or Move-in”. Smithfield neighbourhood. SOLD $548,000 Building Lot “Power of Sale” Humberlea neighbourhood. SOLD $550,000 Vacant Land. “Unserviced Laneway Lot” Leslieville neighbourhood. SOLD $557,000 Bungalow “No Representaions or Warranties.” Long Branc ..read more