14 Facts About Leaside

Leaside is an affluent neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Leaside later set fire to the old landmark in order to clear the land to make way for the company's proposed sidings and townsite.

The town of Leaside was planned by Todd for the company, which put its name to many of the local streets; Laird Drive, Hanna Road, and Wicksteed Avenue all bear the name of Canadian Northern Railway company executives.

Leaside's growth slowed after World War I, with its primary industry being war industry.

However, at this time Leaside stood on the edge of Toronto and was increasingly an appealing place for investment.

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Leaside originally sold Lincoln motors in Canada, but incorporated in 1930 and began the manufacture of motors in Leaside.

In 1967, Leaside amalgamated with the township of East York to form the borough of East York.

Leaside Airport fell into disuse, and in 1971 the last hangar was demolished.

Line 5 Eglinton, known as the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, will have 3 stations in Leaside when completed in 2022: underground stations at Bayview Avenue and at Laird Drive, and a grade level station at Leslie Street.

Leaside is made up predominantly of single-family homes housing upper-middle-class families.

Largest recreation centre in Leaside is Leaside Memorial Community Gardens which includes an indoor swimming pool, two ice rinks, a curling rink, and a large auditorium.

In 1967, Leaside was amalgamated with the township of East York to form the borough of East York, from this point forward Leaside was a community within East York, and governed by the municipal council of East York.

Amalgamation was opposed by Leaside residents fearing residential tax increases and the loss of the Leaside community identity.

In 1998, East York was amalgamated with the City of Toronto to form the City of Toronto, from this point forward Leaside was a community within Toronto, and governed by the municipal council of Toronto.