Guildwood, also known as Guildwood Village, is a residential neighborhood in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. It is located along the Scarborough Bluffs, south of Kingston Road, from Grey Abbey Trail in the east.
In the early 18th century, the Osterhout Log Cabin was built in Guildwood. The log cabin is one of Toronto’s oldest buildings still standing. 1914, the Guild Inn was opened. Initially a private residence, it later became an art colony and a hotel. From 1941 to 1947, the inn was leased by the Government of Canada as a base for the Women’s Royal Naval Service, HMCS Bytown II, and later a military hospital. After Metropolitan Toronto was formed in 1954, taxes on the Guild Inn property increased. Rosa and Spencer Clark’s owner decided to sell 450 acres (180 ha) of their property, which became the basis for the Guildwood Village subdivision. The Clarks remained involved with the development of the subdivision in its design and layout to preserve as many trees in the area as possible. The story started in 1957 with the famous “Avenue of Homes” display of upscale homes. The community introduced several new ideas in subdivision design, including winding roads and cul-de-sacs to reduce traffic and underground power and phone lines. “Rear-lot parks were modeled after English footpaths as walkways within the community.” A1 Bed Bug Exterminator Scarborough
Education
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is a secular public school board that operates several schools in the neighborhood, including one secondary school, Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute. In addition to Sir Wilfrid Laurier, TDSB also operates several elementary schools in Guildwood. They include:
- Guildwood Junior Public School
- Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School
- Jack Miner Senior Public School
- Poplar Road Junior Public School
Other public school boards that provides schooling for students in Guildwood include the Conseil scolaire Viamonde (CSV), Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir (CSCM), and the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB). CSV is a French-based secular public school board, whereas CSCM and TCDSB are separate public school boards, the former being French-based.
Recreation
Guildwood is home to several municipal parks, all of which are managed by the Toronto Parks, Forestry, and Recreation Division. Many of these parks are situated near the Scarborough Bluffs and the Toronto waterfront. Parks in Guildwood include Elizabeth Simcoe Park, Grey Abbey Park, Guild Park and Gardens, South Marine Park, and Sylvan Park. Guild Park and Gardens are notable for their collection of relics, collected from the remains of demolished buildings primarily from Downtown Toronto.
Nearby Attractions
- Morningside Park is located at 390 Morningside Ave, Scarborough, ON.
- Scarborough Blossom Scarborough is located at 71 Lyon Heights Rd, Scarborough, ON.
- Scarborough Museum is located at Thomson Memorial Park, 1007 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON.
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