Lawrence Manor
Overview
Lawrence Manor is a family oriented neighbourhood with a predominantly Jewish Orthodox community. Bathurst Street which forms the eastern boundary of this neighbourhood includes Jewish schools and cultural centres, synagogues, restaurants and retail shops.
The dominant landmark in this neighbourhood is the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care which provides hospital and nursing home care. Baycrest is currently undergoing a major renovation and expansion of their highly regarded nursing home facilities.
Lifestyle
The Bathurst Street and Lawrence Avenue intersection is one of the premiere Jewish shopping districts in Toronto. Included in this mix are gift shops, bookstores, kosher food shops, bakeries selling “Montreal style bagels”, delicatessens and restaurants. A handful of Chinese restaurants are also included in this retail corridor.
The Bathurst Street and Wilson Avenue shopping area is centred around smaller shopping plazas. This retail district also features many stores and restaurants that cater to the local community.
Lawrence Plaza, situated on the north-west corner of Bathurst Street and Lawrence Avenue is a popular shopping destination that attracts a local as well as a regional clientele. This plaza is especially well known for it’s many outlet and discount stores.
Recreation
Prince Charles Park is an island of greenspace conveniently located right in the middle of this neighbourhood. Prince Charles Park has a children’s playground that is well used by the many young children in Lawrence Manor.
The ultra-modern Barbara Frum Library at 20 Covington Road features a children’s storyroom, French and multicultural collections, private study rooms, a meeting room, and an auditorium with a 150 person seating capacity. Combined with the library is a 10,000 square foot Recreation Centre, that contains multi-purpose rooms for use by local community groups.
Transportation
Bus routes on Lawrence and Wilson Avenues connect passengers to stations on the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line. The Bathurst Street bus travels south to Bathurst station on the Bloor-Danforth subway line.
By taking Bathurst Street south motorists can access Toronto’s financial and entertainment districts in twenty-five to thirty minutes. At the north end of this neighbourhood Bathurst Street provides commuters with an on-ramp to Highway 401.
Source: Neighbourhood Guide
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