By Laura Quinn
Davisville Village is a community, not just a series of streets and houses that intersect. Most people are familiar with Leaside, or Lawrence Park, but our little village spanning from Yonge to Bayview and Merton to Eglinton is often overlooked. When you spend some time South of the bustling Yonge & Eglinton corridor you’ll start to realize this neighbourhood is full of great people and amazing hidden gems that are off the beaten path. The residents of Davisville enjoy several delectable bakeries, small family owned restaurants, little markets and of course the many antique stores that have lived on Mt. Pleasant for years. One of the biggest attributes to our community is that people actually get to know one another. In the winter time you see people outside talking a break from shoveling and catching up with one another. In the summer the shovels are usually replaced by a cool glass of chardonnay and backyard barbeque or front yard gathering as people get home from work. This is a community of friends and families who are always willing to help one another.
Most of the homes in the area were built in the 1920’s and 1930’s. The houses are primarily two and three storey Tudor, English Cottage and Edwardian-style homes, detached and semi-detached in style and a growing number of custom built homes. While many of these homes have had interior updating done, it’s still common to find the original hardwood, beautiful leaded glass windows, original baseboards, window frames and of course a special feature to the Edwardian homes; Verandas and porches.
The June Rowlands Park at the corner of Davisville and Mt. Pleasant is the social and recreational centre for the neighbourhood. During the day, it’s busy with children enjoying the playground and wading pool, dogs playing fetch with their owner’s and the occasional recreational soccer game or frisbee free for all. In the summer, the park’s tennis club comes alive with excitement for a new season of competitive tournaments, active house league and of course re-uniting with old friends.
This is a great neighbourhood for all of us to enjoy and be proud that we call Davisville Village home.
Laura Quinn is a Sales Representative with Royal LePage R.E.S./Johnston & Daniel Division. Laura is a regular blogger with Muddy York.
