The Bay Street Corridor is one of Toronto’s most densely populated neighbourhoods. It has the advantage of being located within walking distance of the Financial District, the Discovery District, the Hospital District, Toronto City Hall, Ryerson University, the University of Toronto and downtown Yonge Street.

The Bay Street Corridor has evolved into one of Toronto’s prime condo markets which have attracted many young professionals to this neighbourhood. There is a strong international mix of both residents and investors in this neighbourhood thanks to the close proximity of the University of Toronto, the hospital district, and the Financial District.

The nearby Bloor-Yorkville and Yonge Street shopping district as well as many amenities along Bay Street add a lot of jump and vitality to this newly gentrified downtown neighbourhood.Bay Street has many convenience type stores and restaurants where you can get all your household needs and grab a quick bite to eat. For more eclectic shopping you can walk out to the Downtown Yonge shopping district or if you prefer upscale the newly dressed up Bloor-Yorkville shopping district features international clothing and fashion stores, home furnishing stores, and a variety of both casual and upscale restaurants.

On those blustery winter days Bay Street Corridor residents can quickly duck inside to the Atrium on Bay, College Park Shopping Mall, Eaton’s Centre and the Manulife Centre. Many of these shopping destinations are connected by Toronto’s underground PATH retail concourse. Queens Park is a large oval shaped park located off University Avenue just south of the Ontario Legislative Building. This park is heavily treed and serves as a quiet respite in an otherwise very busy part of the city. There is park footpath and many interesting statues and monuments in this park. Queen’s Park is ideally suited to a quiet stroll, or a reflective moment spent on one of many park benches or a yoga or pilates session.

The YMCA at 20 Grosvenor Street is a popular place to get in a workout and features a gymnasium and swimming pool.The University of Toronto’s Hart House is open to the general public on a membership basis and offers a variety of athletics, arts, and food and living classes. There is also live theatre available to enjoy with a subscription to the Hart House Theatre one of Canada’s oldest theatres. Arthur Hilller, Donald Sutherland, Norman Jewison, Raymond Massey, Lorne Michaels and Wayne and Shuster are just a few of the greats that got their start on the Hart House stage.