Suzanne Senst

Forest Hill was incorporated as a village in 1923 and was one of the last two villages to be annexed by the City of Toronto in 1967.  Previously known as Spadina Heights, Forest Hill South is among the city’s most prestigious neighbourhoods.  Old building codes and by-laws dating back to the 1920’s and 30’s, require that all Forest Hill homes be designed by an architect and that a tree be planted at the front of each property, leaving a legacy of beauty that preserves its reputation as one of Toronto’s wealthiest and exclusive communities.
The ‘forest’ in the name has long since disappeared but there are gentle hills along with curving roads, large brick and stone homes on large lots, and quaint parks.  The Upper Village is occupied by mostly Georgian and Tudor styles, but there is also architectural styles ranging in English Country Manors and French Colonial.  Gated entrances and sculpture gardens are not unknown in the wide variety of homes in the neighbourhood.
The neighbourhood has a unique piece or Toronto’s green-space in The Kay Gardner Beltline Trail; once the track of Toronto’s first commuter train, in its place now is a 14.5 km nature and fitness trail fit for walking, jogging and other outdoor recreation.  It’s one more example of the green and pleasant legacy that is preserved in the name and geography of Forest Hill alike.
When it comes to grocery shopping, you can pop in to Loblaws or The Kitchen Table for a fine selection of gourmet foods. Yorkdale Shopping Centre is conveniently located for all your shopping needs, and also features a movie theatre. For those who prefer boutique shopping, there are many luxury independent retailers along Eglinton Avenue West.
The Real Estate Scoop
The majority of the homes found in Forest Hill South were built in the 1920s and 1930s. The Upper Village is largely comprised of Georgian and Tudor style homes, but you will also find English Country Manors and French Colonial homes in the neighbourhood. If you like sculptured gardens and gated entrances, this is definitely the neighbourhood to be in.
The Real Estate Scoop
The majority of the homes found in Forest Hill South were built in the 1920s and 1930s. The Upper Village is largely comprised of Georgian and Tudor style homes, but you will also find English Country Manors and French Colonial homes in the neighbourhood. If you like sculptured gardens and gated entrances, this is definitely the neighbourhood to be in.
Schools
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Boasting two of the country’s most prominent private schools: Upper Canada College and Bishop Strachan School for boys and girls respectively, Forest Hill South also has a Montessori school for the younger end of the student spectrum and Forest Hill Collegiate, a public high school.