Living In West Queen West

A cool and creative destination.

With a community that oozes creativity, it’s no wonder that West Queen West was once identified as the second coolest neighbourhood in the world by Vogue Magazine. This area is gallery central, with some of the city’s most cutting-edge galleries, buzzing nightlife, and cultural destinations such as The Drake and The Gladstone hotels.

An abundance of cafés and bistros act as an ideal lookout for some of the city’s best people-watching. Attention-grabbing outfits, tattoos and piercings, and the top looks for the season are all sure to pass by and catch your eye.

Can’t Miss

  • Take a walk down Queen Street West and spend the day visiting the incredible art galleries and boutiques that make this one of the most popular destinations not only in Toronto, but in Canada.
  • Located at 180 Shaw Street, Artscape Youngplace is a creative community hub and a home to artist studios, event rental spaces, and public lounging areas. This hub features tons of artistic and community programming happening in and around the building every day! Stop by AYP to explore the hallway galleries, grab lunch in the café, hang out in the public lounge spaces and enjoy free wifi.

Who Lives Here

Singles, young couples, and families all call West Queen West real estate home. There are plenty of creative types in the area, as well as young adults and established professionals living in different types of homes.

West Queen West Real Estate

When it comes to housing, West Queen West real estate has plenty of options to fit your taste. You’ll find many contemporary uber-cool loft spaces, and charming detached Victorian homes on picturesque streets. There are also a number of condos popping up that fit in with the vibe of the popular neighbourhood.

Getting Around

West Queen West real estate is easily accessible by TTC and major arteries. The area is very walkable, so you’ll be able to do most of your errands or shopping by foot.

Local History Lesson

Two of the oldest neighbourhood landmarks are the Drake Hotel and Gladstone Hotel; both establishments opened in the late 1800s, helping define this community as a hub of creativity and entertainment. While both boutique hotels have undergone renovations and modernization, they still hold strong historic charm.

West Queen West Schools

  • Givins/Shaw Junior Public School (JK – 6)
  • Alexander Muir/Gladstone Ave Jr. and Sr. Public School (JK – 8)

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