Annex, Toronto

The Annex is a lively place and people come to this part of Ontario to enjoy the bookshops, eateries and other facilities available here. The majority of the buildings in this place were built in the 1950s and 1960s. This part of Ontario has always been a student quarter. European settlement in this area started in the 1970s. On the other hand, the west section became a part of Seaton village. In the year 1886, a developer named Simeon Janes created a subdivision and named it Toronto Annex. Later on, the Annex became a part of Toronto in the year 1887. There are different kinds of properties available in here such as residential properties, commercial properties and freehold properties

This locality has received a ranking of 82 out of all the neighborhoods of Toronto. On the other hand, it has also got an order of 598 out of all the localities in Ontario. It is also said that this locality is in a better position than the other places.

The Annex in Peel is known for its lively environment, Indie style, and a good mixture of shops and restaurants. The majority of the people living here are young and are freshly out of college or have just been admitted to one. Cinema halls, music concerts, and dance floors are available to keep these youngsters entertained. People here love to have fun.

Majorly, the Annex is a place for young students.  However, other people are starting to live here. There are many schools near this locality. Along with this, there are good restaurants, shopping centers, and healthcare centers here. Schools

• City High School
• Royal St George's College
• Hewlett Academy
• Dragon Academy
• Taddle Creek Montessori School
• Blyth Academy Global High School
• Holy Rosary Catholic School

Nearby restaurants

• Blu Restorante
• Kinda Izakaya Annex
• Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge
• By the way
• Eat BKK Thai Bar and Restaurant

Shopping centers

• Yorkville Village
• Holt Renfrew Center
• CF Toronto Eaton Center
• Cumberland Terrace
• Manulife Center

Nearby healthcare clinics

• GHS Medical
• Northsolutions Healthcare and Services
• Annex medical imaginings
• Care and family health
• Spadina health center
• Precision Health Center
• The Toronto Clinic

The neighbourhood has several places worth checking out. These include everything from beautiful parks to lovely walking trails and squares. The area is dotted with several places of interest that visitors and local residents appreciate.

Roundhouse Park

Roundhouse Park used to be a railway land but now is used as a tourist place. This park is expanded over 17 acres of land. You can go to the Toronto Railway Museum situated here. Other than this, there are places like Stream Whistle Brewing and the entertainment complex and restaurant named The Rec Room. This park also has a collection of trains.

Philosopher's walk

Philosopher's walk is a beautiful footpath which stretches north to south along the ravine landscape. This place is situated in the St. George's campus of the University of Toronto.  This has some of the popular landmarks of Toronto including the Royal Ontario Museum, Trinity College, University of Toronto Faculty of Law and many others.

Fountain at Nathan Philips Square

This is a great place for you if you want to take a breather after your hectic day. This place is so beautiful and peaceful and it sometimes helps to observe people passing by. However, many sensational events are also hosted here. For example, during the winter season, the water fountain is transformed into an ice rink. You can also get good food from Hero certified Burgers. The Eaton Center Shopping mall is also situated nearby for people to go.

Art Gallery Ontario

This place is made for art lovers. This museum is located at Grange Park, Ontario. You can go to the different art exhibitions that are held here. The entry fees are minimal considering the excellent art you are going to witness.

The Annex is never short of things to do. There are several pubs and other restaurants for dining along with markets and shopping centres. There are also several unique attractions available, including movie theatres and the like.

Lee's Palace or Dance cave

If you love music and good musicians then Lee's Palace is the best place for you. This is a staple concert place in the Annex. This place attracts local bands as well as Nirvana or Blue Rodeo. Above the concept space is the Dance cave where you can dance all your worries off and have a great time.

Madison Avenue Pub

The Madison Avenue Pub has three mansions, an underground tunnel as well as a long patio. You can watch TV, and play billiards table all while enjoying good food and good company. Some nights you will witness live entertainment. This place is really worthy of its popularity and you should definitely spend one night here.

Salt and Pepper Catering Co

Salt and Pepper Catering Co have opened its cafe along with providing catering services. This cafe is situated on the UofT campus. This place is very busy during lunchtime. This is a good place to have brunch with your friends or family members while having light conversations.

Watch a Movie at Bloor Hot Docs Cinema

This is an age-old movie house situated here. Here you can watch documentary-based cinemas. You can also watch screenings of fan-favorite movies. On the last Friday of every month, a Shadow Cast performs the Cult Classic Rocky Horror Picture Show.

There are many popular destinations nearby. The Annex offers good connectivity to several places, as listed below for your perusal:

• Distance between the Annex to Pearson International Airport: 22.9 Km
• Distance between the Annex to Toronto International Airport: 17 Km
• Distance between the Annex to Seaton Village:  1 KM

The neighbourhood shops are immensely popular amongst local residents here. There are several options for available markets including farmers markets, food markets, and a lot more. There are also stores and markets offering daily essentials to buyers here.

Bloor Borden Farmer's Market

This is a good place where you can find good food. You can find good pies and superior-quality produce in this place. Other than this, you can also get fresh fruits and vegetables in this market.

Annette Village Farmer Market

This market provides different kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables at affordable rates. Along with this, you can get wine and other baked products. So this is a good place to buy good produce items.

Summerhill Market

You can get different kinds of fruits and vegetables in this market. Some of the popular items that can be found here are Truffle chips, truffle popcorn, chicken noodle soup and many others.

Whole Foods Market

Food items, housewares as well as other products such as wine are available here.  Along with this, you can also get prepared food items and salad bars in this place.

The area has 3013752 people and the population density is around 4712 people for every square kilometer. The area has a median age of 39.3 while there are 67% of married couples in the location. There are also 44% families who have children at home.

There are many places where you can take your kids to spend a good day while in the Annex.

• One such place is the Royal Ontario Museum. It will be a learning opportunity for the kids as they will get to know the rich history of Ontario while also seeing all those artifacts with their eyes.
• Other than this, there are a large number of parks in the Annex which are kid friendly. Kids can play in the fields while you can relax.

There are many places where you can also take your pets. All the parks in the Annex are pet friendly. You can easily take your pets for a morning walk or evening walk.

The approximate cost of living in Annex is on the higher side for some parameters. These include the overall score, healthcare, The Annex real estate and also utilities. The reasonable items include daily essentials and other goods and services.

Median listing price of properties in this locality is $ 1748263. There are different kinds of properties available here such as residential properties, commercial properties and freehold properties. There are townhouses and condos available for sale as well as rent. There is steady demand for Annex houses here.