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Stephen Daniels
For those dreaming of Toronto condos convenient to the financial center and walking distance from fine dining, theaters and shopping, the St. Lawrence Market neighborhood is a trendy, exciting area to consider. This dynamic mix of old and new provides many avenues to the good life. As is often the case with vibrant urban neighborhoods, the St. Lawrence Market area has a long history. Yes, there has been a Saturday farmers market here for 200 years, but the St. Lawrence area was also an industrial center until the late 1940s and is home to the original city hall and main police station. Known as the historical heart of Old York, the neighborhood as it exists today was made possible by a massive landfill project in the early 1800s. In the 1970s, then-Mayor David Crombie championed another redevelopment that gave rise to the lively community of today. The area is characterized by red brick exteriors from the Victorian era and landmarked by a wide array of dining, shopping and theater attractions. Besides the many tourist hot spots, the St. Lawrence neighborhood is home to a number of financial towers that provide a solid underpinning of employment and enterprise. And while the ambiance of brick row houses is appealing to some, others may prefer to call a modern high-rise tower their home - and there are plenty of those options on display. If a Toronto loft is on your shopping list, it is good to know that some of the old warehouse buildings have been converted to loft dwellings fit for the most discerning of urban Toronto real estate buyers. Housed in both a north and a south building, the market itself has been named one of the top 25 markets in the world by Food and Wine magazine. The south building offers historical exhibits in the Market Gallery, located in the old Council Room on the second floor. The north building is slated for replacement by a four-story multi-purpose community facility in 2014 - exemplifying an "everything old is new again" motif. The David Crombie Park offers a pleasing setting for outdoor pursuits; the street scene is enlivened by flower displays in the summer, and Christmas decorations on the 150 Victorian lampposts during the holiday season. Residents and visitors can take in the Woofstock for doggies in June and a Hogtown Hoedown in July. The invitation to "meet me at the market" has long been a favorite in Toronto. These days, it could mean anything from an actual farmers market to a day at the park or a chic retail establishment.
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