Cross Streets: Bloor and Church. ** Directions: South side of Bloor between Yonge St. and Church St. With a condo at 85 Bloor, you have the best of Toronto urban living just outside your front door; the Yonge and Bloor neighborhood blends shopping, entertainment, dining, and convenience, in one diverse community. Residents of 85 Bloor Street have the Eaton Centre to the south on Yonge, and the prestigious Yorkville shopping experience to the west on Bloor. There are upscale boutiques like Prada, Gucci and coach, all within walking distance. Entertainment is the name of the game in this community, and you can bet that friends and family will want to use your condo as the launching point for weekend activities. Movie night can be every night, considering that Cineplex Cinemas is only a five-minute walk west on Bloor. Concert goers will have plenty of choices thanks to convenient TTC service in the area; it takes less than 15 minutes to reach the Danforth Music Hall, the Phoenix Concert Theatre and the famous Massey Hall. Culture seekers can view the latest exhibits at the Royal Ontario Museum, or sample many of the art galleries in Yorkville. You can hardly mention entertainment in this area without acknowledging the fantastic nightlife on Yonge whether you love craft beer, karaoke, live music, packed clubs or quiet pubs, you can find it on Yonge Street. For dining, there are some great restaurants in the immediate area. And for picking up the essentials; there is a Longo's across the street, a Rabba Fine Foods on Jarvis. As far as green spaces go, you have one of the best in the city close by the Rosedale Ravine lands connects to multiple parks in the area with walking trails and Toronto skyline views.85 Bloor Street East has a flawless Walk Score of 100. Those who rely on public transit have streetcar service on Yonge and the Bloor-Yonge subway station is across the street from your building. For drivers, the closest highway is the Don Valley Parkway, accessible by travelling east on Bloor to the Danforth on-ramp. (id:27476)
