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Forest Hill (North & South)

Roncesvalles Toronto Ashley Smith Properties

Established families & affluent professionals, long-time residents who value schools, privacy and architectural character

Established families & affluent professionals, long-time residents who value schools, privacy and architectural character

The vibe

Just north of Casa Loma, Forest Hill is a village of gently sloping hills, winding roads and architecturally distinct homes shaped by 1920s bylaws that banned cookie-cutter design. Mature trees, generous setbacks and nearby green space soften the city around you, creating a noticeably calmer atmosphere than many neighbourhoods this close to central Toronto. The quieter residential streets are balanced by established shopping and dining pockets nearby, which keeps daily life convenient without changing the neighbourhood's residential character. That balance gives the neighbourhood a strong sense of place and makes it feel like somewhere to live, not simply somewhere to own.

Why live here

Forest Hill is home to two of Canada's most respected private schools, Upper Canada College and Bishop Strachan School, alongside strong public options. Forest Hill Village offers small-town boutique shopping, and ravine parks throughout keep nature close at hand. There is also value in the neighbourhood's established identity. Buyers are not relying on a future promise of what the area might become; much of the lifestyle, community infrastructure and local character is already here. That combination helps explain the area's appeal to established families and affluent professionals, while the range of streets and housing styles can offer very different experiences within the same broader neighbourhood. In other words, you are buying into a neighbourhood that can make everyday life easier while still feeling distinctly Toronto.

Neighbourhood gems

Beyond the Village's boutiques, locals head to Cedarvale Ravine for early-morning runs and to Sir Winston Churchill Park for its tennis courts and off-leash dog area.

Local Favourites

  • Forest Hill Village

  • Cedarvale Ravine

  • Sir Winston Churchill Park

  • Mashu Mashu Mediterranean Grill

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Getting around

  • St. Clair West and Eglinton West stations connect Forest Hill to Line 1, and Line 5 Eglinton (the Crosstown LRT, opened in 2026) adds a fast east-west link

  • Allen Expressway gives drivers quick access

Commute to Downtown

  • About 20 minutes to Union Station by car

  • Roughly 25-30 minutes by subway

Explore Schools in Neighbourhood

  • Forest Hill Junior & Senior Public School

  • Forest Hill Collegiate Institute (secondary)

  • Cedarvale Community School. Private: Upper Canada College

  • Bishop Strachan School

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The information provided herein must only be used by consumers that have a bona fide interest in the purchase, sale or lease of real estate and may not be used for any commercial purpose or any other purpose. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by TREB. Listing data last updated 2023-06-15T06:11:33Z.

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