Between the numerous public parks, cute cafes, trendy restaurants, fabulous food markets, and boutique shops, there is always something fun to see and do in Bloor West Village, which is why we love it here.

And don’t just take our word for it — Bloor West Village is also the perennial top-ranked neighbourhood in Toronto Life Magazine’s recurring Ultimate Neighbourhood Rankings survey. Scoring high in categories like Housing, Safety, Shopping, Health, and Employment, BWV is a neighbourhood that seems to have it all. But is living in Bloor West Village really all it’s chalked up to be?

Our guide below highlights some of the best aspects of living in this amazing neighbourhood, and why you should be thinking about buying a little piece of Bloor West Village real estate for yourself.

The Homes

While there is some variance in size and style of Bloor West Village real estate, most of the quintessential homes here are detached family homes with large front porches and welcoming gardens.

These types of homes only feed into the “village atmosphere” of BWV, as it’s common to see residents enjoy cocktail hour out on their front porches while they watch their children play with neighbourhood friends outside. BWV’s peaceful tree-lined streets make it the perfect neighbourhood to raise a family or carve out a blissfully quiet backyard escape for yourself.

The Community

When it comes to the amenities within Bloor West Village, that phrase “a village within a city” really starts to make sense. Almost anything you could ever need is just a short walk away when you live here.

It feels like we could spend all day talking about our endless list of favourite boutiques, eateries, cafes, and specialty shops — there’s literally something to do on every block of Bloor West Village. It certainly takes quite a few visits to start feeling like you’ve truly seen the neighbourhood for yourself (or, you could just make it part of your daily routine).

And, with expansive public outdoor spaces like High Park, the Humber River, and Lake Ontario just minutes away, you can do so much more than just shop here.

The People

While Bloor West Village might have stunning homes and fantastic amenities closeby, a neighbourhood is nothing without great neighbours — and BWV has them in spades. One of the best parts about this west end neighbourhood is how warm and welcoming the people in its community are.

Between the local business owners and residential homeowners, it feels like everyone here is ready to greet you with a sincere smile. This family-friendly community is an ideal setting for children to grow up in and residents to grow old in, and will only feel more like home the longer you live here.

The Commute

One of the biggest benefits of owning real estate in Bloor West Village comes from how easy it is to get around. Access to public transit is almost unmatched, with Jane and Runnymede Stations sitting directly on Bloor Street. Plus, regular bus routes run both east to west and north to south from Jane Station.

With such close proximity to the Gardiner Expressway, car-driving BWV residents can almost fully avoid the overly congested rush hour traffic downtown. Just imagine, no more stop-start, bumper-to-bumper headaches!

Are you excited about the idea of buying your very own piece of Bloor West Village real estate? Our Nested real estate team are west end experts and can help find the perfect place for you in BWV. Tell us about your dream Bloor West Village home by contacting us here today.

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