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Supporting Toronto's Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park: Rapid Growth, Vibrant Communities, and New Investments.

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The Thorncliffe Park Community Hub is designed to serve two of Toronto’s most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods: Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park. These communities share many commonalities in opportunities and challenges. Both neighborhoods have experienced rapid growth, that has outpaced investments in infrastructure and services. In 2014, they were both recognized as part of Toronto’s 13 Neighbourhood Improvement Areas (NIA), highlighting their dynamic yet underserved communities.

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City of Toronto Neighborhood Profile Data (Based on 2021 Census)

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Construction of the Leaside Bridge in 1927. Courtesy City of Toronto Archives. 

History of Thorncliffe Park

Developed in the 1950s, Thorncliffe Park was one of Toronto’s first high-density residential communities built to accommodate the post-war housing boom and influx of immigrants.

The neighbourhood grew out of the Thorncliffe Park Raceway site as a modern, mixed-use development. It had one of the earliest enclosed and anchored shopping centres (now East York Town Centre) and was a significant regional employer in the retail, commercial, and industrial sectors. From 1965 to 2012, Thorncliffe Park was the home of Coca-Cola’s Canadian head office which has been redeveloped into a Costco.

Today, Thorncliffe Park continues to be largely a community of renters, and is home to three schools, a library, a community centre, and a plethora of retail establishments.

Thorncliffe Park is located in the former East York borough of Toronto, situated north of the original railway tracks, east of Laird Avenue, south of Eglinton Avenue, and west of the Don River.

Construction of the Leaside Bridge in 1927. Courtesy City of Toronto Archives. 

History of Thorncliffe Park

Developed in the 1950s, Thorncliffe Park was one of Toronto's first high-density residential communities built to accommodate the post-war housing boom and influx of immigrants.

The neighbourhood grew out of the Thorncliffe Park Raceway site as a modern, mixed-use development. It had one of the earliest enclosed and anchored shopping centres (now East York Town Centre) and was a significant regional employer in the retail, commercial, and industrial sectors. From 1965 to 2012, Thorncliffe Park was the home of Coca-Cola’s Canadian head office which has been redeveloped into a Costco.

Today, Thorncliffe Park continues to be largely a community of renters, and is home to three schools, a library, a community centre, and a plethora of retail establishments. Thorncliffe Park is located in the former East York borough of Toronto, situated north of the original railway tracks, east of Laird Avenue, south of Eglinton Avenue, and west of the Don River.

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Developed in the 1950s, Thorncliffe Park was one of Toronto’s first multi-residential, high-rise rental apartment communities developed as a response to the post-war housing boom and influx of immigrants moving to Toronto.

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Ontario Science Centre (Toronto Public Library)

Flemingdon Park in 1966 (Toronto Public Library)

History of Flemingdon Park

Flemingdon Park was developed in the 1960s as one of Toronto’s first master-planned communities. Its design incorporated high-density housing alongside open green spaces, catering to a multicultural population. 

Like Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon is home to a significant immigrant community. Key attractions include the Ontario Science Centre and extensive parklands, such as E.T. Seton Park, which connects to the Don Valley trail system. The neighborhood also offers a mix of residential and commercial spaces, schools, and community services. It is known for its vibrant community spirit and commitment to fostering inclusivity​. 

Flemingdon Park's boundaries extend between the west and east branches of the Don River, with Eglinton Avenue East serving as the neighborhood's northern limit. Its southern boundary follows the Canadian National Railway line, stretching westward to meet the west branch of the Don River.

History of Flemingdon Park

Developed in the 1950s, Thorncliffe Park was one of Toronto’s first high-density residential communities built to accommodate the post-war housing boom and influx of immigrants.

The neighbourhood grew out of the Thorncliffe Park Raceway site as a modern, mixed-use development. It had one of the earliest enclosed and anchored shopping centres (now East York Town Centre) and was a significant regional employer in the retail, commercial, and industrial sectors. From 1965 to 2012, Thorncliffe Park was the home of Coca-Cola’s Canadian head office which has been redeveloped into a Costco.

Today, Thorncliffe Park continues to be largely a community of renters, and is home to three schools, a library, a community centre, and a plethora of retail establishments.

Thorncliffe Park is located in the former East York borough of Toronto, situated north of the original railway tracks, east of Laird Avenue, south of Eglinton Avenue, and west of the Don River.

Ontario Science Centre (Toronto Public Library)

Flemingdon Park in 1966 (Toronto Public Library)

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Both neighborhoods continue to serve as gateways for newcomers to Toronto, fostering strong communities defined by diversity and resilience.