The History of Deer Park

Deer Park’s roots date back to the mid-1800s when Toronto’s wealthy Health family bought up a sizable portion of land surrounding the intersection of Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue.

During the neighbourhood’s early years as a rural community, it was home to a small hotel where guests could feed wild deer that roamed the property – eventually inspiring the name Deer Park. After being annexed by the City in 1908, it was quickly developed into an upper-middle-class suburb.

Living in Deer Park

Offering a unique blend of both urban and suburban elements, Deer Park affords a unique, best-of-both-worlds lifestyle. With quaint, quiet streets at the centre of the neighbourhood and a vibrant retail district along its edges, it’s a community well-suited to a wide range of residents.

Single professionals and downsizers appreciate Deer Park’s walkability, transit, and access to essential amenities. On the other hand, families love the neighbourhood’s safe atmosphere and amazing schools.

Housing Stock in Deer Park

As one of midtown’s first-developed communities, Deer Park is home to numerous heritage homes across a wide range of architectural styles including Victorian, Bay-and-Gable, and Tudor. These carefully maintained homes reflect the area’s sophisticated high-end aesthetic.

In addition to detached and semi-detached homes, a wide selection of modern condos can also be found around Deer Park, with more exciting developments on the way.

Our Deer Park Favourites

• Yonge & St. Clair: A bustling hub of fine dining, boutique shopping, and essential amenities, the intersection of Yonge & St Clair has it all.
• Oriole Park: A quaint green space located near Deer Park’s northern edge, Oriole Park is an essential neighbourhood park that includes a children’s playground, splash pad, tennis courts, and plenty of room for enjoying the great outdoors.
• Beltline Trail: The Kay Gardiner Beltline Trail passes right through Deer Park. Surrounded by nature on all sides, this unique, 9-kilometre-long pathway offers the ideal setting for cycling, jogging, or walking.

What Stands Out in Deer Park?

In line with the area’s long-standing reputation for affluent family living, Deer Park is home to a number of Toronto’s top-ranked private schools. Spanning a diverse range of student profiles and education styles, Deer Park’s access to the best private schools in Toronto make the neighbourhood a top choice for families seeking world-class education for their children.