Two blocks North of St. Clair Avenue on Spadina there is a quaint and boutique beautiful urban oasis known as Forest Hill Village. Our picturesque village of over 60 unique merchants is the perfect destination for afternoon brunches, high end boutique shopping, getting into shape with yoga and personal trainers and day-spa getaways.
Surrounded by some of the most stunning homes and landscaping in Toronto, Forest Hill Village is a regular retreat for film, television and media celebrities as well as top athletes and business movers and shakers.
Forest Hill Village History/Milestones:
• 1860's, named after summer home of John Wickson. Prior to incorporation, the area is known as Spadina Heights.
• Wickson's home stood near what is now Eglinton Avenue and Old Forest Hill Road.
• November 23rd, 1923 Incorporated as a Village.
• November 21, 1923, Village Council holds first meeting.
• 1967, Forest Hill Village amalgamates into the City of Toronto.
• Forest Hill Village forms first Business Improvement Area.
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