Toronto Neighbourhood Spotlight – Playter Estates Danforth

Neighbourhood Spotlight – Playter Estates Daanforth

Location

Playter Estates is an area in the east end of Toronto, Canada bounded by Pape Avenue to the east, the Don River Valley to the west, Danforth Avenue in the south, and Fulton Avenue in the north. The neighbourhood is built on land once owned by the Playter family for whom two streets in the area are named. The old farmhouse of the Playter household at 28 Playter Crescent is now the Playter Mansion, which is often used for various films, television shows, and commercials.
The neighbourhood is historically Greek, but is increasingly popular among artists and business professionals. The advent of Taste of the Danforth, a weekend long celebration of Danforth Avenue cuisine and culture, has made the area far more popular in recent years.
Although the increasing home prices in the community cater to the upper-middle class, the neighbourhood still tends to lean to the left of the political spectrum, mainly supporting New Democratic Party candidates in provincial and federal elections. The area is also home to comedian and CBC series host Rick Mercer.
In a 2015 article in Toronto Life, Playter Estates was named Toronto’s third-best neighbourhood to live in (based on several criteria, weighted by the magazine writers themselves). Toronto Life Article.

What’s Nearby
Meat Depot – Local Butcher Shop with an great selection of meats, sauces, and rubs.

Libretto Pizzeria – Can’t go wrong with Pizza.

Big Carrot Grocery and Juice Bar – Healthy organic grocery food store.

Pubs/Bar/Restaurants – Too many to list take a walk along Danforth and see the variety of Pubs, Bars, and Restaurants.

Korry’s – Classic Men’s wear store.

Demographics