Jesse in Toronto Neighbourhoods
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Getting around Keelesdale's streets is not for the faint of heart in the winter months. Although driving seems to be the most effective method of transportation throughout the neighbourhood, giant snow banks on roadsides create just enough space for one car to squeeze through; this occurs on one-way streets as well, but is less of an inconvenience. Couple large hills with poor snow maintenance and hazards arise for both drivers and pedestrians; my car had gotten stuck in the snow twice during my exploration.
The TTC does provide bus service along the main arteries that cut through the neighbourhood- the Rogers Road 161 & 168 and Eglinton Avenue West 32 & 307 intersect with the Dufferin 29, Keele 41 and Weston Road 89 however there is no service through the residential portion.
Keelesdale is home to a varied ethnic population- Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese being listed as the most prominent, according to 2003 census. Keelesdale Park, located in the northwest corner of the neighbourhood is host to Jamaica Day the weekend before Caribana. Ethnic variety continues in the numerous regionally-oriented restaurants that line Keele Street in between Eglinton Avenue West and Rogers Road; a spectacularly decorated eatery specializing in Indian-Canadian cuisine definitely caught my eye.
Education-wise, the addition of York Adult Day School to existing George Harvey Collegiate Institute allows for educational access to residents of all ages.
Charming is a well-suited description for what is located within Keelesdale's boundaries. It is a fantastic example of adaptation to land and making the best of what is available.
Jesse Fleming is a freelance writer based in Toronto. Email Jesse
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