Bayview Woods-Steeles
Bayview Woods-Steeles is a neighbourhood located in the northern tip of the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The neighbourhood is bordered by Steeles to the north, Leslie to the east, Bayview to the west and Finch to the south. Several branches of the Don River meet right in the middle of this neighbourhood and there is no shortage of greenspace as a result, though much is not usable.
The neighbourhood is a middle-income neighbourhood with an equal amount of single detached homes as apartment buildings with 5+ stories. The ownership rate is close to 60% which is well over the average for the city.
There is a very large population of Chinese immigrants arriving each year and the neighbourhood is home to a large Chinese population (over 30%)[citation needed]. There is also a strong Jewish community living in the area.
Some of the schools in the area include Steelesview Public School, Zions Heights and Pineway Public school. The neighbourhood also has a chiropractic college located on Leslie st.
Notable areas of interest include the Cummer Park Community Centre which has a swimming pool, an arena and a skate park. There are also many ravines in the area which are using for walking, running and cycling.
Bayview Woods-Steeles is not served by any subway stations. However, the 53 Steeles Ave. East, 42 Cummer, 39 Finch Ave. East all pass by in the neighbourhood.
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