Don Mills Toronto Real Estate
One of Canada’s first master-planned communities with curvilinear streets, mid-century architecture, parks & trails, and the open-air CF Shops at Don Mills—all with quick access to the DVP.
📍 York Mills Rd (N) • CP Railway (S, just below Eglinton Ave E) • Leslie St (W) • Don Valley Parkway (E)
Canada’s Pioneering Master-Planned Community
⭐ Heritage & Urban Design
Developed in the 1950s–60s as a self-supporting “new town,” Don Mills was organized into four neighbourhood quadrants around a central shopping node, with curvilinear streets, walkways linking parks and schools, and modernist architecture guided by planner Macklin Hancock and developer E. P. Taylor. Source
🛍️ From Don Mills Centre to CF Shops at Don Mills
The original Don Mills Centre was replaced by CF Shops at Don Mills, an open-air retail district that opened in 2009 at Don Mills & Lawrence. Source
Don Mills Homes & Real Estate
Mid-century bungalows, sidesplits, and semis are common, with tasteful renovations and new custom builds across wider lots in select pockets. Source
🏡 Mid-Century Originals
🏠 Custom Rebuilds & Condos
Thoughtful infill
Many original houses have been renovated or replaced with larger contemporary homes.
Open-air shopping hub
Condo growth has clustered near CF Shops at Don Mills and other nodes. Background
🌲 Ravine Access
Trails connect through the Don Valley system including Moccasin Trail and Wilket Creek. Source
🏘️ Townhomes / Mid-rise
Lower-maintenance options exist near Don Mills & Lawrence and Wynford Drive nodes.
🚗 Getting Around
Quick driving access via the DVP; multiple arterial routes link to nearby districts. Source
⚠️ Buying & Rebuilding Guidance
Lot widths, grading and conservation/ravine considerations vary street-to-street. We assess feasibility before you offer.
Get An Expert ConsultationLifestyle: Parks, Trails & Culture
🏞️ Parks & Trails
Explore Sunnybrook Park, Wilket Creek and Moccasin Trail, part of Toronto’s connected ravine network. Sunnybrook • Wilket Creek Trail
🌸 Edwards Gardens & TBG
At Leslie & Lawrence, Edwards Gardens adjoins the Toronto Botanical Garden—a local favorite for year-round programs and events. Directions
🕌 Aga Khan Museum
Minutes away on Wynford Dr, the museum offers exhibitions and events with direct TTC bus connections from multiple subway stations. Plan your visit
🛍️ CF Shops at Don Mills
Open-air shopping & dining at 1090 Don Mills Rd—the neighborhood’s modern town centre. Info & directions
🎾 Bond Park
Local sports hub with baseball diamonds and seasonal tennis at Don Mills Tennis Club (Bond Ave). NYBA Bond Park • Tennis Club
🚇 Transit Note
Line 5 Eglinton (Crosstown) has not announced a public opening date as of recent reports; TTC bus network changes are planned around the line. Update • News
Schools in & Around Don Mills
Public (TDSB)
Local options include Don Mills Collegiate Institute, Norman Ingram PS, and Three Valleys PS. Confirm boundaries with the official locators. Reference
Catholic (TCDSB)
Nearby Catholic schools serve the area; verify by address.
Independent & Enrichment
Families also tap nearby private and specialty programs across North York and midtown.
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Don Mills Real Estate FAQ
What home types are common?
Mid-century bungalows, sidesplits, semis and low-rise apartments, plus many renovated or rebuilt homes. Source
Where do locals shop & dine?
CF Shops at Don Mills offers open-air retail and dining at Don Mills & Lawrence. Details
How about transit?
Frequent TTC buses on Don Mills Rd & Lawrence Ave; Line 5 Eglinton opening date not yet announced per recent reports. Update
Best green spaces nearby?
Sunnybrook Park, Wilket Creek, Moccasin Trail, and Edwards Gardens/Toronto Botanical Garden. TBG • Sunnybrook
Is Don Mills good for rebuilding?
Many lots support additions or custom homes, but confirm zoning, lot coverage, and any ravine/conservation considerations first.
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