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Bendale was settled in 1796 by David and Mary Thompson, who
were the first Europeans to reside in the former Township of Scarborough. David
Thompson's brothers, Andrew and Archibald, also settled nearby. Thompson
Memorial Park is named in honour of this pioneer family.
Historical landmarks at Thompson Memorial Park include the
"Springfield House," built in 1840 by Andrew Thompson's son James, and the St.
Andrew's Presbyterian Church, built in 1849 on land donated by David Thompson.
For directions to these historical sites visit the Scarborough Historical Museum
located just inside the entrance to this park, off Brimley Road.
Bendale was originally known as Benlomond, which was the name
given to the local post office in 1878. However the Benlomond name had already
been in use elsewhere and in 1881, this community was renamed Bendale. When the
development of the present-day neighbourhood took place in the 1950's the
Bendale name was adopted by Bendale Public School, Bendale Park, and Bendale
Boulevard.
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Bendale is a culturally diverse, middle-income neighbourhood that is
conveniently located near TTC and Go Transit lines. Neighbourhood landmarks
include Thompson Memorial Park, Scarborough Town Shopping Centre, the
Scarborough Civic Centre and Scarborough General Hospital.
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Bendale's housing stock consists mostly of bungalows and
split-level brick houses built in the 1950's and 1960's. These houses are
situated on generous size lots with private driveways and either a garage or a
car-port. The houses here are well maintained and the lots are well treed,
providing for a pleasing streetscape.
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The Scarborough Town Shopping Centre located off McCowan Road, north of
Ellesmere Road, is one of Toronto's largest shopping centres with over
two-hundred shops and restaurants.
The busy shopping corridor along Lawrence Avenue includes a discount
department store, a large supermarket, a home care centre, a dollar
store, fast food restaurants an oriental supermarket, new car
dealerships, a bingo club and an assortment of small shopping plazas.
Danforth Road, south of Lawrence Avenue is highlighted by a country
farm market, a large drug store, convenience stores and restaurants. The
Birkdale Plaza, located off Ellesmere Road, features an East Indian
restaurant, a grocery store, a clothing store and a video store.
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The Thompson Memorial Park, situated off Brimley Road is the home of
the Scarborough Historical Museum. This is one of Toronto's largest and
most beautiful parks and has many fine picnic spots.
There is also a children's zoo. Recreational facilities at this park
include a paved trail, a sports field, tennis courts, a baseball
diamond, a wading pool, a children's playground and a snack bar.
Wintertime activities at Thompson Memorial Park include cross-country
skiing, skating and tobogganing.
The Birkdale Community Centre, located at 1299 Ellesmere Road, offers
neighbourhood meeting rooms. The adjacent park contains a paved
recreation trail that connects with the Thompson Memorial Park.
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(P) Bendale Jr., 61 Benshire Dr., (416) 396-6045
(P) North Bendale Jr., 29 Aveline Cres., (416) 396-6495
(P) Charles Gordon Sr., 25 Marcos Boulevard, (416) 396-6130
(P) Donwood Park Jr., 61 Dorcot Ave., (416) 396-6201
(P) Edgewood, 230 Birkdale Rd., (416) 396-6215
(P) Hunters Glen Jr., 16 Haileybury Dr., (416) 396-6430
(P) St. Andrews Jr., 60 Brimorton Dr., (416) 396-6545
(PH) Bendale P.T.I, 1555 Midland Ave., (416) 396-6695
(PH) David and Mary Thompson C.I., 2740 Lawrence Ave.,W. (416)
396-5525
(CA) St. Victor, 20 Bernadine St., (416) 393-5338
Legend:
(P) Public School
(PH) Public High School
(CA) Catholic School
(PR) Private School
(PC) Private Catholic School
(PJ) Private Jewish School
(C) College
(U) University
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Minutes From Scarborugh RT, Walking Distance to Brimley
Bus Stop and Ellesmere .
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TTC
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