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There are many good schools in the area, including private schools. Some schools listed below have very definite enrolment boundaries. You should phone the school you are interested in enrolling your child, in order to confirm that they will accept children from the address you are considering moving to.

Eglinton Junior Public School (Child Care) 223 Eglinton Ave. E., (416) 393-9315 Davisville Junior Public School (Early French Immersion Program) 43 Millwood Rd., (416) 393-0570 Hodgson Senior Public School (Extended French Program) 282 Davisville Ave., (416) 393-0390 St Monica Catholic School 14 Broadway Ave., (416) 393-5224 Northern Secondary School 851 Mount Pleasant Rd., (416) 393-0270 Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School 1107 Avenue Rd., (416) 393-5561 Toronto French School (Private) 306 Lawrence Ave. E., (416) 484-6533

Crescent School (Private Boys School) 2365 Bayview Ave., (416) 449-2556 Branksome Hall (Private Girls School) 10 Elm Ave., (416) 920-9741

NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd RReeccrreeaattiioonn Sherwood Park, just north of Eglinton Avenue East, has a wonderful walking path highlighted by some of the oldest and largest trees in the city. Sunnybrook Park, just east of Bayview Avenue, is part of a network of parks which wind their way down the Don River Valley. It features top quality sports fields for cricket, field hockey, rugby and soccer as well as Edwards Gardens which contains the Toronto Botanical Garden, one of Canada's finest public gardening resource centres Mount Pleasant Public Library on Mount Pleasant Road offers programs for both children and adults.

NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd SShhooppppiinngg The Yonge-Eglinton Centre mall, connecting with the subway, together with an eclectic mix of small retailers makes this area a shoppers paradise. And the area still hums into the evening as residents enjoy the many clubs, bars and restaurants which range from casual outdoor eateries to some of Torontos finest cuisine. This is a neighbourhood where people gather and socialize.

Enjoy great shopping along both Bayview Avenue and Mount Pleasant Road. Many of the stores are geared towards children reflecting the demographics of this neighbourhood. The Leaside Centre is a collection of large national retailers located at the south-east corner of Laird Drive and Eglinton Avenue. It includes two large supermarkets, Longos and Sobeys, as well as major brands such as Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Sport Chek, Winners, Best Buy, HMV, the LCBO and the Beer Store.

TTrraannssppoorrttaattiioonn The Eglinton subway station on the Yonge Street line is a 15 minute walk or short bus ride away. Motorists have easy access to downtown via Mount Pleasant Road.