Toronto was the only Canadian city that made it onto a list of the world's richest cities. Toronto has officially been ranked among the richest cities in the world. In fact, according to a recent report from the Global Wealth Migration Review, it is the only Canadian city to place among this global elite.
Toronto is renowned as a safe city, but you should still be careful with your valuables—keep them in a hotel safe when you're not wearing them. Downtown areas are generally safe at night, even for women alone. Most of the seedier parts of the city are on its fringes.
Most Dangerous Neighborhoods In Toronto, ON
- Parma Court. Population 3,160. 26 %
- Crescent Town. Population 15,629. 17 %
- Flemingdon Park. Population 25,269. 16 %
- Scarborough City Centre. Population 16,599. 15 %
- Parkway Forest. Population 12,981. 14 %
- Main Square. Population 2,239. 12 %
- Oakridge. Population 15,224. 12 %
- Thorncliffe Park. Population 23,551. 12 %
Top 10 Most World Famous Canadians
- William Shatner, Actor. No way could a trekkie.
- Michael J. Fox, Actor/Activist.
- Alexander Graham Bell, Inventor.
- Alex Trebek, Game Show Host.
- Wayne Gretzky, Athlete.
- Pierre Trudeau, Politician.
- John Kenneth Galbraith, Economist.
- James Cameron, Director.
Here's a short list of some of the most famous people from Toronto.
- Margaret Atwood.
- Mike Myers.
- Samantha Bee.
- Kiefer Sutherland.
- Frank Gehry.
- Keanu Reeves.
- Shawn Mendes.
- The Weeknd. Drake isn't the only well-known successful artist from Toronto.
- Mark Wahlberg. In 2013, Mark Wahlberg purchased a 4,600-square-foot penthouse in Yorkville.
- Emily Haines of Metric. The lead singer of Metric was raised around Ontario and still calls Toronto home to this day.
- Prince.
- DeadMau5.
- Guillermo del Toro.
- Rachel McAdams.
- Jay Baruchel.
- Elton John.
Where: A fixture in Toronto's Financial District since 2013, you can find Drake One Fifty at 150 York Street.
Forest Hill is a dream neighborhood for a lot of people: it has a world class museum, beautiful Victorian homes, and a manageable commute that makes it a very enticing place to live. It's very popular for families because of these amenities and the safety of the area.
Top 10 Safest Toronto Neighbourhoods
| Rank | Name | Assaults |
|---|
| 1 | Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills | 16 |
| 2 | Forest Hill South | 19 |
| 3 | Bayview Woods-Steeles | 25 |
| 4 | Yonge-St. Clair | 27 |
Forest Hill is a safe and quiet neighbourhood with some great, kid-friendly parks. The houses are beautiful and it's a wonderful area to go for a stroll. It's also a very expensive area, and although there's some great shopping in Forest Hill Village and along Eglinton, there's not a huge variety of stores.
We talk about some of the most livable places in the city:
- Kensington Market. This multicultural area is one of the oldest and most famous neighborhoods in the city.
- Davisville Village/St. Clair.
- West Queen West.
- East Chinatown.
- Roncesvalles.
- The Junction.
- Scarborough.
The name Forest Hill, originally simply "The Forest", referred to the woodland which once covered the area and which was a relict part of the Great North Wood. When the Crystal Palace was moved from Hyde Park to Sydenham in 1854, many large homes were built on the western end of Forest Hill along with Honor Oak.
Yonge and Eglinton, Toronto, ON Crime
| Index | Yonge and Eglinton/100kpeople | Ontario/100kpeople |
|---|
| Total crime | 1,752 (estimate) | 3,424 |
| Violent crime | 450 (estimate) | 879 |
| Property crime | 1,302 (estimate) | 2,545 |
Located entirely within the district of Old Toronto, it is approximately 17 square kilometres in area, bounded by Bloor Street to the northeast and Dupont Street to the northwest, Lake Ontario to the south, the Don Valley to the east, and Bathurst Street to the west.
Extremely safe. Night or day, it's a very safe place.
11 Of The Richest Neighbourhoods In The GTA
- York Mills-Windfields // Toronto. Average household net worth: $21.55 million.
- The Bridle Path // Toronto. Average household net worth: $22.27 million.
- Sunnybrook // Toronto.
- Hoggs Hollow // Toronto.
- Forest Hill South // Toronto.
- Kleinberg // Vaughan.
- Lawrence Park North // Toronto.
- Oakville.
Bridle Path, Toronto, OntarioBridle Path is regularly at the top of the list of wealthiest neighbourhoods in Canada.
Forest Hill Scenic Reserve protects a valuable example of a remnant of New Zealand native forest surrounded by developed agricultural land. A unique reserve, the forest represents the type of native bush once found on limestone outcrops throughout the Southland Plains.
As of 2000, Drake and his mother lived in Forest Hill, Toronto. The considerably affluent neighborhood was a step up from his birthplace, in the lower-class end of the city. However, Drake explained that they weren't well off, renting just half the house, while another family had the other half.
TORONTO -- A Toronto mansion that's still under construction has hit the market for a whopping $45 million, which makes it the currently the most expensive home listed in the city. The two-storey home, located at 24 Park Lane in Toronto's wealthy Bridle Path neighbourhood, hit the market earlier this week.
198,000: millionaires in Ontario. 118,000: millionaires in Toronto. 1,184: multimillionaires in Toronto.
Constructed: 1912-1913, with first house completed in February 1914.
