Newtonbrook Neighbourhood

What’s living and working like in the Newtonbrook, Toronto neighbourhood?

Overview: Newtonbrook Neighbourhood

Location

Newtonbrook neighbourhood is located in the district of  North York. The neighbourhood is situated between Finch Ave. and Steeles Ave., extending between the east and west branches of the Don River, and Dufferin St. and Leslie St. The neighbourhood is subdivided designating the area from Bathurst St. to Yonge St. as Newtonbrook West, and from Yonge St. to Bayview St. as Newtonbrook East.

Transportation

Street Cars, Subway Stations & Go Train

Public transportation is a breeze for those who live in Newtonbrook. Toronto street cars, GO bus stations and subway stations run throughout the neighbourhood. The following subway stations are in Newtonbrook: 

  • Finch subway station

Highways

  • Highway 401

Parking

  • Suburban-like parking lots with available parking

  • Free parking at most day-to-day locations with the exception of a few

Hospital 

  • North York General Hospital

  • Shouldice Hernia Centre

Schools

  • Many elementary and high schools

  • Tryndale University & College Seminary

  • Access Business College

 

Recreation

Parks

The Newtonbrook neighbourhood is filled with green space, including:

  • Newtonbrook Park

  • Goulding Park

  • Garnier Park

  • Hendon Park

  • Moore Park

  • Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park

  • Antibes Park

  • Ruddington Park

  • Willowdale off-leash dog park

  • Bishop Allotment Gardens

Shops, Restaurants & more

The Newtonbrook neighbourhood caters to various ethnic communities and various resident types. There are many different types of grocery stores, restaurants and shops in the neighbourhood. A few recreational staples are:

  • Centrepoint Mall

  • Edithville Community Centre

  • Esther Shiner Civic Stadium

  • Bayview Arena