With roots in the nineteenth century, Trinity Bellwoods reinvents itself with each generation. The neighbourhood is defined by Trinity Bellwoods Park, one of the Toronto’s largest green spaces. With restaurants and other points of interest on Ossington and Queen St, there’s plenty to see and do right in the neighbourhood. The rest of Toronto is a short trip away by TTC or by the Gardiner Expressway.

Notable features in Trinity Bellwoods area include the Trinity Bellwoods Park, Queen Street and several cultural destinations. Open year round, the Trinity Bellwoods Park (14.6 acres) is a destination for most residents. The park’s amenities include tennis courts, volleyball courts, and an ice rink. The Trinity Community Recreation Centre, located in the park, provides fitness facilities for adults and specialized programs for children. Reflecting the area’s deep connections with the Anglican community, the area is home to one of Toronto’s oldest churches. Opened in 1874, St Mattias Bellwoods is aligned with the Anglo-Catholic tradition. The church is also noted for its community involvement including support for the Center for Addiction and Mental Health. You can find other cultural points of interest in the neighbourhood when you want a change of pace from art, architecture and parks. The Lower Ossington Theatre offers plays and musicals to the public. . To the west, you can find the Drake Hotel and the Gladstone Hotel, two of Toronto’s popular entertainment venues where parties, events and shows are regularly offered. For some local flavor, drop by Bellwoods Brewery for a fine example of locally made beer.

Trinity Bellwoods has gradually changed over time as new people arrived in Toronto. The nearby “Little Portugal” area exerts a cultural influence on the area. In addition, there are a substantial number of Chinese-Canadians who call Trinity Bellwoods home. While many new Canadians make the neighbourhood home, Canadian born residents make up a majority of the area’s population. After English, the most commonly spoken languages in the area are Portuguese, Cantonese and Mandarin. Approximately two thirds of the Trinity Bellwoods residents possess postsecondary education. Economically, the neighbourhood has an average household income of $67,000, slightly below the city average. A variety of families live in the Trinity Bellwoods area of Toronto. Children and families make up a major portion of residents - one in five residents are under the age of twenty four years of age. The neighbourhood is also open to couples without children which make up more than forty percent of the population. No one type of family structure overshadows the others in the area.

Property prices in Trinity Bellwoods reflect the area’s downtown location and heritage properties. Media reports of multi-million dollar house prices give a false picture. You can find semi-detached houses in the area in the $850,000 to $1 million range. Expect to pay more if you have your heart set one of the area’s heritage properties. A small number of condo properties are available for sale in the Trinity Bellwoods area. For two and three bedroom units, recent sales prices have been in the $800,000 to $900,000 range. Unlike other areas of the sale, you will not find skyscraper size condo buildings here. If you see a condo or house that attracts your interest, act fast before another buyer seizes the property.

The Trinity Bellwoods lifestyle is open to families and couples who are drawn to the area’s public parks and great schools. For residents seeking diversion and excitement, Queen Street West is your best bet. In the neighbourhood, a number of theatres and niche restaurants draw people from across the city. Keep an eye out for events in Trinity Bellwood Park which hosts a farmer’s market and other programs throughout the year.

With roots in the 19th century, Trinity Bellwoods is a well-established community. The area was the original home of Trinity College, established in 1852, which went on to join the University of Toronto in the early 1900s. If you stroll through Trinity Bellwoods Park today, traces of Trinity College remain included wrought iron fences on Queen Street. Recently, Trinity Bellwoods Park has become even more attractive as the Friends of Trinity Bellwoods Park puts resources into promoting the park.

Families in Trinity Bellwoods have several educational options. Charles G Fraser Junior Public School, Niagara Street Junior Public School and Givins/Shaw Junor Public School are some of the public schools that serve the area. Noted for its arts program, the Givins/Shaw School is a small school that offers junior kindergarten to grade five. Offering full day kindergarten, the Charles G Fraser School offers a variety of extracurricular programs to students including running, robotics and dance. Several private and alternative schools are nearby for residents seeking a different educational experience. Students seeking a full French immersion experience may wish to enroll in École élémentaire Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau, a private school that provides all courses and activities in French. To the west of the neighbourhood, you will find The Grove Community School, a public alternative school that noted for its Eco School status and anti-bias principles. To the north west, the German International School offers a unique coeducational experience to elementary and high school students emphasizing the German language.

Trinity Bellwoods has excellent transportation links to the rest of Toronto. Residents taking the TTC have the option to use the several nearby street car lines along Dundas, Queen and King. Osgoode station, located east of the neighbourhood, provides access to the subway system. Travel time to Union Station by TTC is 25 minutes and 15 minutes by car. The Gardiner Expressway, located south of the neighbourhood, offers easy travel beyond the city’s boundaries. During the warmer months, some residents enjoy walking and cycling through the neighbourhood.