Yorkville is a delightful anomaly in the midst of Toronto highrises and shopping malls. Tucked into a pocket of downtown, the quaint Victorian architecture in Yorkville houses dozens of restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. The dining and shopping is upscale and the galleries represent some of the finest Canadian and international artists. Many celebrities have been spotted strolling the sidewalks of Yorkville, especially during the Toronto International Film Festival.
Yorkville Location:
- Between Davenport and Bloor and Avenue and Yonge
Getting to Yorkville:
- Bay is the closest subway station.
- Check the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) for subway, streetcar and bus routes and times.
Near Yorkville:
- Yorkville is just around the corner from the Toronto International Film Festival, held every September, and is a hotspot for celebrity watching.
- The Royal Ontario Museum
- Exquisite shopping along Bloor Street includes Tiffany & Co., Hazelton Lanes, the Hudson’s Bay Company and Holt Renfrew, a national retail specialty store of international renown.
Events and Festivals :
- For a springtime activity, don't miss Santé: The Bloor-Yorkville Wine Festival, held in May (call 416-928-3553 ext. 27 for more information.
- Yorkville really comes alive during the Toronto International Film Festival, held every September.
