We’re a family with two young kids moving from Montreal to Toronto, and we can't decide between these two neighborhoods: Bloor West Village/High Park North and Davisville/Yonge & Eglinton. Both seem amazing, but we’d love your insights to help us figure out which is the best fit for our family.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Great Schools: A strong balance of academics, sports, and social involvement.
• Community: At least some pockets with a family-friendly vibe and opportunities for kids to connect.
• Parks & Green Spaces: We love being outdoors as a family.
• Walkability & Amenities: Easy access to shops, restaurants, and activities without relying on a car.

What do you love (or not love) about these neighborhoods? Any tips, hidden gems, or deal-breakers we should know? Merci beaucoup! 🙏

Edit to add the names of elementary schools that we could be matched to based on housing we're considering:

• Annette

• Indian Road Crescent

• Keele Street

• Runnymede

• High Park Alternative

• Davisville

• Maurice Cody

• Hodgson

Hey folks! I live with my husband and a 2 month old in a little town, Castleton - about 2 hours east of Toronto. I work in downtown (bay street near Nathan Philip square) and commute to work two times a week, and my husband works from home. Now that we have a little baby, we are planning to move to Toronto.

I am writing to seek your recommendations of areas we can potentially consider. Below are our top priorities/ driving factors:

1. DAYCARE! We are hoping to have our son join a daycare when he turns 1. So an area with good number and quality of daycares.

2. We would prefer to buy a freehold townhouse but a condo also works as we can only afford a property worth $1-1.1 mil.

3. We only have one car and would prefer if I can walk or take transit to work in downtown Toronto (bay st, near Nathan Philip Square).

Appreciate your thoughts and suggestions 🙏

This is a weird question... so I figured reddit was the place to ask!

I want to know if there are any PRIVATELY OWNED water towers in Ontario (the closer to Toronto the better), and if so:

is there a way to find out where/who owns them?

I want to pay to have one named after a friend for christmas. It can be temporary.

If YOU own a water tower and are willing to be paid to put a friends name on it (and let us come visit it) PLEASE DM ME.

Thanks everyone!

(Fingers crossed he doesn't see this post lol)

I (M) am looking for something to do with my FIL on December 10th, but everything I look up is related to Christmas, or bar trivia, or comedy shows. Wondering if there is anything else that is going on that I am missing, or if anyone has done something fun/unique recently anywhere that they could recommend?

Preferably nothing drinking related, as I don't drink, and we've done axe throwing in the past.

TIA

I have two desk legs and a very tight corner in my apartment I would like to use as a small desk space. I want a tabletop/desktop/benchtop cut to size? Where could I go about ordering/getting this in the city? It could be any material suitable--hardwood, plywood, etc.

I am in a good financial position and having grown up with parents who at one point had to rely on food banks to feed our family, I understand the struggle and want to help others struggling with monetary donations. Anyone know any food bank charities that have 90-100% of donations going towards the cause?

Looking for specific charity recommendations.

TIA

Has the quality of Allwyn's gone down? Went to the Queen street location yesterday and ordered the jerk chicken plate and goat roti. The chicken was chopped up breast instead of bone-in leg. Both the chicken and goat lacked any real flavour. Last time I had their food was a couple years ago and I don't remember it being this bland. Not sure if it's just this location either.

Hi guys!

Just as the title says does anyone know any good GF option restaurants like Enoteca Sociale. Anything in and around the area would be great!

Thanks!

Looking to support a local coffee shop and buy some nice freshly roasted beans. Preferably midtown

I'm looking into going to this NYE event at the ace hotel this year. https://acehotel.com/toronto/going-on/disco-nouveau/

Did anyone go to the ace for NYE last year? If you did how'd you like it! Curious to know how the vibe was, what type of crowd was there, and if it's was worth it.

For context, I'm thinking of going with my group of early 20s friends. We've done clubs for NYE before but want something different and slightly fancier this year. We still want a good party, I'm hoping this good be a good option for us.

My girlfriend is leaving to go back home, South America, for the holidays. Historically she’s been gone from November through January. As a result she’s never really had the opportunity to see how North Americans decorate for Christmas. Now given that it’s a holiday I don’t celebrate I must turn to you fine people of the internet. Any recommendations are appreciated!

Do you prefer to stay in Toronto during the Summer months to enjoy the city? Or do you prefer to travel outside of Toronto during the Summer months?

I need to order a custom dress online. I need to get some measurements done. Is there any tailor/seamstress that you would suggest?

Received a message on Whatsapp from my friend's number requesting money to ETransfer which I did but found out next day that his phone was hacked. I contacted bank and police but are there any chances of getting money back?

Heard many good things about it (specially the live music) from my friends but according to them, a fun weekend equals night out at Woodys so im not sure what to make of it. Could anyone give an unbiased review along with an average cost for two people? Other recommendations for similar places are welcome as well.

Hi everyone,

I am interested in purchasing a decor-rest 2025 tight-back sofa, but I have seen mixed reviews online. If you own a decor-rest sofa, would you recommend it? My family is tall and we are looking to purchase a tight-back sofa, as that offers the best back support for our family needs. I am finding it very hard to find this style, aside from decor-rest and a couple of other stores. I looked into a tight-back sofa from La-Z-boy, but the reviews keep mentioning issues with the sofa cushions. Thanks.

Looking for recommendations of stores that sell pre-owned or vintage fine jewelry. Preferably downtown or west end.

Want to treat myself to a little. Fine jewellery but like a single stone pendant or a rope bracelet. Wasn't happy with selection or quality at the typical mall stores.

As a bonus, do any of these stores BUY gold? I have a box of pair-less earrings that goes back 20 years.

Paying $15 Fee to change plan

I was on live chat with a Fido agent, and they offered me a new plan.

However they told me that there is a $15 fee to change to a new plan/rate if it’s done via live chat (online) or through phone, but that they could do it in-person without the fee.

So, I went to a Fido store and they told me they don’t change plans in-person and that I have to do it online or through phone.

Did anyone have any luck changing their Fido plan without any additional fee?

Hey all I'm looking for place that sells used tents for 100 and under, beside Kijiji and Craigslist. We got new arrivals in the encampment and currently 5 people sharing a small camping tent. But if there's tent donation that'd be great also.

Also if you know any unhoused people you trust who need a safe place to camp, particularly drug-free and private place, come to South side of Earl Bales, Timberlain stop on the 7 and 160 Bathurst street, and send me a chat message, we run a mutual aid initiative here that feed unhoused people in the area. The area is kinda a food desert, but most of the folks in the camp are Filipinos and they're chill.

Specifically through Christmas and new year what are the best things to do in the city with children (10 and 8).

Is there anywhere they can turn up with a stick and puck for an hour with their dad?

Are there any holiday markets, shows etc?

I live in a recently built rental with no rent control. I can monitor prices in their website and rents for places like mire are 20% ish down. If this trend continues, do I have a shot at getting a lower rent at renewal?

Wouldn't they prefer to keep a tenant with stellar payment record instead of investing in getting someone they don't know?

Anyone has experience in that situation?

Hi all, i wanna go somewhere for dinner and drinks with my girlfriend, preferably somewhere close to to Eglinton Ave West. I don't wanna spend more than 200 dollars at most. Any recommendations? (pls don't recommend places near the subway station, I've been to most of them already)

Hi there. Would anyone have any recommendations on stores that have a wide selection of antique paintings in Toronto/GTA?

Most of the antique stores I went to don’t have much to choose from. And some of the paintings were super expensive :(

Thanks very much!

I’m not trying to point fingers, but just wondering if anyone experienced the same thing.

Me, my uncle and my aunt went to the market on Saturday. Me and my uncle had (and very much enjoyed) two macarons! I don’t remember what bakery was selling them, but they sold the jumbo macarons with a reindeer face on them and my uncle ate one of their smaller snowman shaped macaron.

We all ate the same thing, aside from my aunt that hasn’t ate the macarons.

Unfortunately, me and my uncle have been suffering from food poisoning since 4pm on yesterday and just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience. My aunt is perfectly fine, so not the stomach flu.

Thanks!

I’m a 23 year old female and every New Year’s Eve i stay at home and I do nothing. This year I’m dating someone who likes to go out and i kind of want to experience it too. We are not interested in going to a club, that would be too much for me. What options do we have?

We were thinking of going to a NYE boat party so that’s one option. We could always stay in and get take-out food, but I want to experience something new and get out of my comfort zone. Not that I’m paying, but personally I’d prefer if we could spend $100-$150 per person or less if possible but I’m open to all suggestions.

Hi all,

I had made the terrible mistake of being pulled over for a DUI months ago. I have been clean since the incident, been to rehab, continue to go to support groups and regret it every single day. I am currently charged, but not convicted

But even with regret and coming clean, the thought of a criminal record being held above my head is crushing

I am a 31 year old who has worked as an engineer for 9 years. I work outside of the city and prior to this charge, was looking for work inside of the city due to major burnout at my current job. Think boutique consulting for heavy industries. But I think I'm rightfully worried that any efforts applying to these positions could be meaningless if my criminal record check comes back positive for years

I've never been in this situation, nor know peers who have. lt's my only thing on my record. l'm just curious if people here have had or know others who had similar experiences. l'm really at a loss with what to do with my future

Thinking of making an order but I read that they've been fully shutdown so hoping someone here has had a good experience?

Does anyone travel or pass by Aurora every day during the week around 930 or 10 and head to Toronto I'm looking for someone that can offer car pool service

With homelessness becoming ever increasingly more common and it seeping into the everyday lives of the common man in places like the subway what should the city do about it? I’ve heard arguments such as kicking them out of public places and holding them accountable and I’ve heard that it is better to let them in the public spaces so that they have warmth.

arguing with friends lol and if you can say if youre a new torontonian or vet too