The Annex

The Annex boundaries are Bloor to the South, Bathurst to the West, Dupont to the North and Avenue road to the West. The Annex also includes parts of Yorkville, Koreatown and the neighbourhood of Seaton Village. Stunning large red brick homes in the neighbourhood that are now known as ‘Annex Style Homes’ and feature recessed grand archways, wooden spindled porches and typically have pyramid-like roofs and turrets.

Being so close to the University of Toronto, The Annex draws its neighbourhood vibe from a large student and teacher population. Student housing in the neighbourhood also includes frat houses and with frat houses come the long line of restaurants and entertainment venues found along Bloor Street. This span of Bloor Street also includes a healthy mix of food markets, restaurants, book stores, clothing boutiques, bars and outdoor cafes.

The Annex has an accessible public transit system and is located in proximity to the business, entertainment and University districts. In recent years, there has been a push to turn some of the historic rooming houses and multiplexes in the neighbourhood back to single family homes The Annex remains one of Toronto’s premier neighbourhoods.

The Annex is one of Toronto’s most diverse communities. Its residents include prominent artists, U of T students and faculty, lawyers, doctors and successful business people.