Neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
York University Heights
York University Heights, also known as Northwood Park, is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
It is one of Toronto's northernmost neighbourhoods, located along the northern boundary of Steeles Avenue in the former city of North York. The neighbourhood is so named because it contains the main campus of York University. This area is most popular with immigrants of Italian and Chinese descent who have established communities in the area. It is located between Sheppard Avenue and Steeles Avenue east of Black Creek.
How locals move
Getting around York University Heights the local way
- Go nextTake a day trip to Lake Simcoe or Lake Wilcox.
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