Willowdale is a neighbourhood that is widely considered the North York City Centre. It’s centred at the intersection of Yonge St and Empress Ave/Park Home Ave.
In the neighbourhood, there are several major highways. Willowdale’s western boundary is Bathurst St, and its eastern boundary is Bayview Ave. The northern boundary of the neighbourhood is the Finch Hydro Corridor, which is north of Finch Ave. At the southeastern end of the neighbourhood, there is Hwy 401. Willowdale’s main north-south street is Yonge St. Sheppard Ave E is another major road in the area.
Willowdale has several public parks, including Bathurst Park and Edithvale Park. Other public amenities include a library, Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library at 5120 Yonge St. Mel Lastman Square, located at 5100 Yonge St, hosts events. A stone’s throw away is the North York Civic Centre. The Meridian Arts Centre is close by also.
There are many public transportation options. Such as the four subway stations located in Willowdale, Bayview, Finch, North York Centre, and Sheppard–Yonge station. There are also over 100 street-level bus stops.
For shopping, Empress Walk is at 5095 Yonge St which includes the Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk.
Willowdale Coordinates: 43°46’18.3″N 79°25’04.0″W
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