Pelmo Park-Humberlea
Encyclopedia
Pelmo Park-Humberlea is a neighbourhood of in the North York area of Toronto
, Ontario
, Canada
. Like its name implies, it is composed of two geographic areas, the first being the Pelmo Park area which is bordered by the 401 to the north, Woodward Avenue to the south, Jane Street to the east and the Canadian Pacific Railway to the west.
The second area, Humberlea, is bordered by Sheppard Avenue west to the north, Oak Street to the south, the Canadian Pacific Railway to the east and the Humber River
to the west.
Many of the neighbourhoods in this quadrant of the city can aptly be described as family neighbourhoods with access to parks, green space and a slower pace than found closer to downtown
.
There is a large Italian
population living in this north end neighbourhood.
.
PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE DISABLED:
As of June 2007, the 35 Jane, 96 Wilson, 165 Weston RD North & the 84 Sheppard West are accessible.
Toronto
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, Ontario
Ontario
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, Canada
Canada
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. Like its name implies, it is composed of two geographic areas, the first being the Pelmo Park area which is bordered by the 401 to the north, Woodward Avenue to the south, Jane Street to the east and the Canadian Pacific Railway to the west.
The second area, Humberlea, is bordered by Sheppard Avenue west to the north, Oak Street to the south, the Canadian Pacific Railway to the east and the Humber River
Humber River (Ontario)
The Humber River is one of two major rivers on either side of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the other being the Don River to the east. It was designated a Canadian Heritage River on September 24, 1999....
to the west.
Many of the neighbourhoods in this quadrant of the city can aptly be described as family neighbourhoods with access to parks, green space and a slower pace than found closer to downtown
Downtown
Downtown is a term primarily used in North America by English speakers to refer to a city's core or central business district ....
.
There is a large Italian
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
population living in this north end neighbourhood.
Public transportation
Pelmo Park-Humberlea is served by the Toronto Transit CommissionToronto Transit Commission
-Island Ferry:The ferry service to the Toronto Islands was operated by the TTC from 1927 until 1962, when it was transferred to the Metro Parks and Culture department. Since 1998, the ferry service is run by Toronto Parks and Recreation.-Gray Coach:...
.
PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE DISABLED:
As of June 2007, the 35 Jane, 96 Wilson, 165 Weston RD North & the 84 Sheppard West are accessible.
See also
- Humber RiverHumber River (Ontario)The Humber River is one of two major rivers on either side of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the other being the Don River to the east. It was designated a Canadian Heritage River on September 24, 1999....
- Weston RoadWeston RoadWeston Road is a north-south street in west end Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The route is named for the former Village of Weston, which was located near Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West....
- Albion Road (Toronto)
- Black Creek DriveBlack Creek DriveBlack Creek Drive is a north-south arterial road in Toronto, Ontario that extends from Highway 400 at Jane Street, near Ontario Highway 401 to Weston Road in the south. Originally intended to be a freeway extension of Ontario Highway 400, it was built instead as an arterial road after public...
- Humber River Regional Hospital
External links
- City of Toronto demographic profile for Pelmo Park-Humberlea
- http://www.torontohistory.org/Pages_VWXYZ/Wallace_C_Swanek.html
- http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/agendas/council/cc/cc980304/ny2rpt/cl014.htm
- http://www.torontorealestateboard.com/about_TO/Neighbourhood/regions/northyork/111.html