Yonge and Eglinton was once part of the old Town of North Toronto and sometimes still referred to as and is now a
home for young professionals. It was during the early 19th Century when North Toronto became a large agricultural
estate because the area was a part of the largest cattle grazing region in Upper Canada. But the area has also grown
along with the city and later became a commuter’s suburb. Nowadays, this intersection has been bustled by a mall, 2
cinemas, glittering TV screens with their 24-hour advertisements, office towers, shopping centers, coffee shops,
dozens of shops and restaurants. Aside from its quiet side streets, Yonge-Eglinton is also a home for reputable
schools like Allenby and North Toronto Collegiate which makes it a sought-after address mostly for young people.
According to the Statistics Canada’s 2001 census 39% of the approximate number of people living in this area is
between the ages of 25 and 44. These figures gave this area the nickname “Young and Eligible”.
An individual or a family needs enough reasons to choose a place to stay and live in. As per Yonge and Eglinton, you
can start with the coveted school district, easy access to subways and buses, a broad range of houses that allows
homeowners to move up without leaving the ’hood, easy access to downtown, an array of stores and shops, average
property crime and a very low rate on crime against people.