Tucked in the netherlands between the former cities of York and Etobicoke in the northwest corner of the city, historic Weston is known more for the gunplay that from time to time filters down from Jane-Finch than the fact it’s one of the oldest villages to be incorporated into the city of Toronto.
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Taking in the bad planning mish mash at its main intersection at Weston and Lawrence, and the terrible circa-70s towers rising like sore thumbs into the sky further north, it would seem at first blush like an odd addition to the dozens of neighbourhoods featured in this past weekend’s Jane’s Walks.
But venture toward John Street and then east across the tracks toward Elm, William and King streets, and a whole different Weston emerges.
Here, century-old homes dominate wide, quiet streets. And the ugly grey and red-brick towers on the main drag fade behind the tall trees.
The bad planning decisions of decades past are still on the minds of residents here.
A decision by the OMB to allow the tearing down of one historic bungalow and replace it with two large homes has sparked a backlash, prompting plans to include older parts of the village into a heritage conservation district.
The area boasts a variety or architectural styles, from the neo-classical typical of old rural Ontario, to Georgian. Take a look.
