This ever changing neighbourhood is a marvel to us! There’s always something new and exciting happening here. The Junction has always been one of our favourite neighbourhoods.  The main strip along Dundas West has some of the best restaurants and cafes in Toronto’s west end and it’s often our go-to neighbourhood for date nights and celebration dinners.  With an interesting history, the Junction was dry until 1997 (WOW!) and an ever changing profile, this neighbourhood is one to watch.  You think you know the Junction strip, but it’s changing so quickly and getting better every day.

What’s new on the Junction strip? Oh, everything!

In 2021 alone, some truly stellar establishments have opened their doors along the strip. Toronto pizza OG’s, Pizzeria Libretto opened a new location in The Junction, a very welcome addition in the wake of  local fan favourites, Vesuvio’s untimely closure.  Speaking of Vesuvio’s, part of the former pizza joint has now been transformed into Noctua Bread.  Helmed by owner Daniel Sáez, former kitchen manager at The Beet (yay local!) this is THE place to go for baked goods and fresh bread.  The Media Luna are an absolute must-try.  Further down the strip, this summer saw the opening for the expertly curated Atai Bistro.  A stunning French- Moroccan restaurant, with a beautifully appointed interior, perfect for a cocktail night out.

★ Click here to read about our favourite tried and tested patios in The Junction

What is there to buy on the Junction strip? Oh, everything!

Though mostly known for its restaurants and cafés, the Junction is also home to some really great boutiques and gift shops.  We’ve featured some of our favourite Junction patios in our blog before, but we love this hood so much, we’ll tell you about a few more places we love.  Menswear shop, Gerhard features Canadian made designs as well as some very high-end brands such as Arc’teryx and Naked and Famous denim.  For womenswear, the Junction is home to the third outpost of Coal Miner’s Daughter.  This whimsical shop also features Canadian designers.  Win, win!

Did you know the Junction strip is also one of the best places to go furniture shopping?  There are so many new and vintage furniture stores full of amazing treasures – some you can find in our staging inventory.  This is the spot to get those conversation pieces everyone wants!

★ There’s no shortage of fun things to do in The Junction, check out this blog for some inspiration!

What is there to love about the Junction strip? Oh, everything!

The Junction is a very hip, cool, ever-changing neighbourhood that is truly in demand.  This is one of the hottest neighbourhoods in the city at the moment, and as you can see, to live here is to be fully immersed in the city life dream.

★ The Junction is also a great option for families. Here is 5 reasons why!

Oh did we mention the houses?  That’s right, we’re fans of real estate, after all!  The houses in the Junction are a great mix of old and new but all have been lovingly maintained and many have been thoughtfully renovated with the next generation in mind.  A nice mix of semis and fully detached, as well as plenty of new pre-construction projects underway with some very nice, low-rise condos interspersed throughout.

The city planning in this part of town actually works.  Step back from the main drag and you find yourself in beautiful, winding residential streets,  peppered with lovely parks, farmer’s markets, plenty of tall old trees and signature Toronto style front gardens. The Junction is truly a community of neighbours who care about each other, and where they live and it shows.

Are you thinking of calling The Junction home?

Check out what’s currently on the market here!

Our West End Expertise

We know West Toronto like the back of our hands. From real estate to restaurants to neighbourhoods, we have the intel you need to know. Learn more about our local expertise here.

Learn More