Leslieville

The green and white Leslieville street signs that run along Queen Street were installed in 1987.

Welcome to Leslieville

The green and white Leslieville street signs that run along Queen Street were installed in 1987. These historic markers are symbolic of a renewed interest and pride in Leslieville among the residents of this quiet east end neighbourhood.

Leslieville, still feels very much like a small village. It’s cozy houses, quaint stores, and tree lined streets, seem surprisingly serene and peaceful considering Leslieville’s close proximity to downtown Toronto.

History of Leslieville

Leslieville began as a small village back in the 1850’s. The village grew up around the Toronto Nurseries owned by George Leslie and sons, after whom this neighbourhood is named.

Most of Leslieville’s residents were either market gardeners or were employed at one of several brick making companies that used to operate in the area.

One of the first buildings in the village was the Leslieville Public School, built in 1863. Leslieville’s first principal was Alexander Muir who composed “The Maple Leaf Forever”.

Muir’s poetic verse was inspired when a brilliant autumn maple leaf fell from a Leslieville tree onto his jacket.

That maple tree is still standing today and has become Leslieville’s most famous landmark. It is designated by an historic plaque at the intersection of Laing Street and Memory Lane.

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Overview for Leslieville, Ontario

25,693 people live in Leslieville, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $131,735. Data provided by Statistics Canada.

25,693

Total Population

40 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$131,735

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Leslieville, Ontario

Leslieville has 11,204 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in Leslieville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada. 25,693 people call Leslieville home. The population density is 8 and the largest age group is Data provided by Statistics Canada.

25,693

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40

Median Age

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-19 Years

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20-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

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  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
11,204

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$131,735

Average individual Income

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Schools in Leslieville, Ontario

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The following schools are within or nearby Leslieville. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by Statistics Canada.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Duke of Connaught Junior and Senior Public School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Morse Street Junior Public School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
No rating available
St Joseph Catholic School*
CATHOLIC
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Riverdale Collegiate Institute
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Leslieville Junior Public School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
No rating available

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