Niagara is a mixed residential and industrial neighbourhood. As of 1994 the City of Toronto had recorded approximately 3,107 dwelling units, and 647 industrial firms in the Niagara neighbourhood. This neighbourhood is now in transition however as the trend is towards more residential accomodations and less industry.
The physical and social centre of Niagara is Stanley Park, a multi-recreational facility that is well used by area residents. Niagara offers convenient access to Toronto’s business and entertainment districts. It is also a stone’s throw to the Rogers Centre, Exhibition Place, the Harbourfront, and the Toronto Islands.
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Neighbourhood Schools:
- Niagara Jr. School;
- Alpha School Jr. & Sr.;
- Downtown Alternative (JK-Grade 3);
- Central High School of Commerce;
- Oasis Alternative School;
- St. Mary; and
- Senhor Santo Cristo.
King West and Niagara Political Profiles:
- Ward 10 (TDSB Trustee);
- Ward 20 (Municipal);
- Trinity-Spadina (Provincial); and
- Trinity-Spadina (Federal).
A little history about Niagara
The Niagara neighbourhood has a rich history that dates back to 1793, when it was part of a military garrison for the fledgling Town of York. Old Fort York, is still standing on Garrison Road, between Bathurst Street and Strachan Avenue.
Street names in the Niagara neighbourhood are reminders of its military past. For example: Stanley Street is named after the former Stanley Barracks now located on the Exhibition grounds, Niagara Street is named after the former military capital of Upper Canada, and Tecumseh Street is named for the great warrior chief of the Shawnee, who fought for Canada, in the war of 1812.
The second chapter in this neighbourhood’s history began in the 1850’s, when Niagara emerged as a prominent industrial centre. Niagara’s factories and mills created a demand for workers housing which led ultimately to the residential development of the Niagara neighbourhood in the mid to late 1800’s.
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