Leslieville neighbourhood guide
Leslieville sits in Toronto's east end between Queen Street East and the lake. Once a village of brickmakers, it is now one of Ontario's most walkable family pockets — rows of Victorian semis, converted lofts and a Queen Street lined with bakeries, brunch rooms and design shops.
What stands out
- Queen Street East cafés, bakeries and independent shops
- Greenwood Park with a summer pool and winter skating rink
- Walk or bike to the Beaches boardwalk and Ashbridges Bay
- Strong pull for young families and first-time buyers
501 Queen streetcar to downtown in roughly 20 minutes; DVP and Gardiner both minutes away by car.
Semis and row houses lead the market, with loft conversions offering the lower entry point.
How it feels day to day
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Scores are Doorvia's own read of local amenities and station access, not a licensed third-party index.
Best for
- Morse Street Junior PS
- Duke of Connaught PS
- Riverdale Collegiate Institute
Confirm catchment boundaries with the school board before you buy.
- 501 Queen streetcar runs 24 hours
- Gerrard and Coxwell buses connect to Line 2
- DVP on-ramp at Eastern Avenue
- Queen East bakeries and brunch rooms
- Greenwood Park rink and pool
- Ashbridges Bay boardwalk
- Loft or condo$550K – $850K
- Semi or row house$1.0M – $1.6M
- Detached$1.5M+
Live right now in Toronto: 600 homes for sale (median asking $898,888) and 600 rentals (median $2,500/month).
Homes you'll find
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