The school erected in 1856, was replaced in 1920 for the building that you see today.

So, who is this Jesse Ketchum that has both a park and school named after him?  Born in 1782, Jesse Ketchum came to the city of York (Toronto) from the United States in 1799.  He’s described as a gentle, Christian, public-spirited man, known as the “Children’s Friend.”  His public service work included helping establish churches, schools, libraries, and set up trusts to provide prizes for school children as “incentives to diligent studies, correct deportment, and good behaviour.”

Today, the school serves a diverse population of almost 400 students, with 40 different languages spoken at their homes.

Sources:

http://wikimapia.org/24191839/Jesse-Ketchum-Park

http://www.brownandstorey.com/projects/jesseketchumpark/T-projectframes.htm

http://www.torontoplaques.com/Pages_JKL/Jesse_Ketchum_School.html

She was born in Hong Kong and she received a graduate degree from the Schulich School of Business at York University. Interestingly, the name of her brand, “Jeanne Lottie,” sounds like the words for “true happiness” in Chinese, which is fitting since the philosophy of the brand is “true happiness is true beauty.”

She started her company 27 years ago and today, its goods are distributed among major chains in North America and it has received quite a bit of media attention. The Jeanne Lottie brand is all about superior quality and beautiful, creative designs.

The Jeanne Lottie flagship store, The Pink House, is located in the heart of Yorkville. It is known to carry great handbags and accessories including shoes, jewellery, key chains and more! The bags tend to have female names to go along with them, which make for a great added touch. Pictured above, from left to right, are: the Andrea, Rose, Dion, and Nellie. Prices are quite affordable. The Andrea, for example, sells for $90.

Ip has been recognized not only for her designs, but for her entrepreneurial spirit; she received an Entrepreneur of the Year Award from ACCE and a Woman of Great Esteem Award in New York for her charitable work. In 2002, Ip founded the Pink Bedroom Party, which attracts over 1,000 people to raise money for Breast Cancer Research.

Stop by and see what Jeanne Lottie has in store for you!

32 Scollard St., (416) 975-5115, http://www.jeannelottie.com/

Sources:

http://www.jeannelottie.com/

http://www.seetorontonow.com/listings/jeanne-lottie-fashion-inc/

https://www.facebook.com/JeanneLottie

During the months of March and April, here’s what you can expect from the Yorkville location:

Wednesdays in March, Evening Fitness with Christie Preston

Every Wednesday in March, join instructor Christie for the Bod Squad. This is an intense, unique and fun interval style workout. For 45 minutes, everyone will hop, skip, lunge and jump. Get ready to sweat!
Interval Run Club with Adam Reynolds

Every Monday in March and April, 6pm

The instructor, Adam, will be leading a great interval run training session. Every week, he will be mixing things up to keeps your body working hard! The run starts and ends at the store and is a complimentary class that is open to anyone in the community.

Be sure to check out their calendar often so as not to miss these great community fitness events!

153 Cumberland, 416-964-9544, http://www.lululemon.com/toronto/yorkville/events/

Source:

http://www.lululemon.com/toronto/yorkville/events/

Laywine’s has been open since 1987, selling the best in pens, agendas, organizers and paper products. The store prefers the personal and concrete over technological alternatives. You will find good old fashioned pens and stationery. No PDA devices or other gadgets are available here.

When it comes to quality supplies, you’ll surely find it all at Laywine’s. They offer a large range of writing instruments, fountain pen inks, and other pen refills. They also have the best selection of loose leaf organizers by Filofax. They comprehensively stock many brand names; notebook brands include Clairefontaine, Rhodia, Moleskine, Field Notes, Canteo, and more.

The staff at Laywine’s are extremely helpful – especially Peter Laywine (the proprietor), they really know their stuff. They will not rush you or try to sell you something you do not need. They also encourage you to try many of their pens and will do what they can to help you find the item you need.

Laywine’s carries the best brands out there, so they may be slightly pricier than your typical Grand & Toy. For example, fancy fountain pens include the Pelikan 800 which goes for $740 and the Sailor: 1911 pen which sells for $375. These pens can be great investments; they will often last close to a lifetime! Although you cannot buy products online, you can find images and descriptions on their website.

If you love organizational supplies or pens, you’ll surely love Laywine’s.

25 Bellair Street, (416) 921-7131, http://www.laywines.com

Sources:

http://www.laywines.com/

http://www.yelp.ca/biz/laywines-pens-and-organizers-toronto

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laywines-pens-organizers/118862806673

http://mincostflow.wordpress.com/2010/10/22/why-i-love-love-love-laywines-pens-organizers/

http://www.penciltalk.org/2010/03/notebooks-from-laywines

Image c/o Lifetime Developments

Lifetime Developments started off as a small partnership between Mel Pearl and Sam Herzog. Over the past three decades, Lifetime has grown significantly. It shifted its focus from working primarily on low rise projects in the GTA to becoming one of Toronto’s biggest high rise condominium developers.

The very first condo project Lifetime worked on was a joint venture with Lanterra Developments, namely, WaterParkCity. Since then, it has gone on to develop popular projects such as The Four Seasons Hotel & Residences, M5V, Victory Condos, Liberty Market Lofts, Lumiere, X2, Bisha, and, of course, The Yorkville Condominiums.

According to Mel Pearl, now the principal at Lifetime, working in the Toronto market was quite a bit different from working in the rest of the GTA. First of all, the environment was a lot more competitive downtown and breaking into the market was challenging. On the other hand, the City of Toronto was more cooperative because it has been very ambitious about having the city developed over the past few years.

Lifetime takes a very specific approach to their projects. They first identify neighbourhoods that are poised to become thriving communities. This strategic planning is part of the reason they have been so successful.

From all his years in business, Mel Pearl says the most important lesson a business can learn is to be financially sound. Lifetime takes great care to not spend beyond its means.

It’s definitely clear that their approach to business works – Lifetime is the recipient of numerous accolades including many 2010-2011 coveted BILD Awards and 2012 The Nationals Awards.

If you’re looking for that perfect condo, check out one of their projects! For more information on any of Lifetime’s projects, please feel free to contact us at (416) 929-1660 or email us at resupport@axoncapitalrealty.com. We would be happy to help with your search.

Sources:

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/news/2011/06/interview-mel-pearl-lifetime-developments

http://lifetimedevelopments.com/

http://www.theyorkville.com/builder.php

Image c/o torontopubliclibrary.ca

The Toronto Reference Library is conveniently located at 789 Yonge Street, not far from The Yorkville Condominiums. Sure, it has lots of books (over a million catalogued items) – but that isn’t all! The library also offers a variety of services and events that could be worth checking out.

Services at the library include computer and internet access,  newcomer information services, a piano practice room, homework help, an art exhibit space, book discussion groups, and free downloadable audio books, to name just a few!

What’s more, the library hosts many classes and events. For children, check out the TD Summer Reading Club, which features different events every few days.

The Reference Library also features an Aboriginal learning series, with events on aboriginal art, storytelling and dance. Many big name authors also make appearances at the Reference Library, so make sure to check the website regularly to get tickets to meet your favourite author before they sell out!

Yorkville is a vibrant and growing community. If you’d like to move there yourself, check out The Yorkville. For more information, feel free to contact us at (416) 929-1660 or email us at resupport@axoncapitalrealty.com. We would be happy to help you find that perfect condo!

Sources:

http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?R=LIB018

Image c/o blogTO

Residents of the Yorkville are always a short walk away from great restaurants. For classic French cuisine, visit Le Trou Normand, located at90 Yorkville Avenue. It opened in 1973, and the same chef has been in the kitchen ever since!

The menu includes a mixture of local French dishes. To start, hors d’oeuvres include pheasant, duck and chicken pate with pistachios ($10.75) and smoked salmon ($11.95).

Main dishes include: braised sweetbread with Armagnac($26.95) and roast caribou with oyster mushrooms with wild berries and polenta ($31.95).

Thinking of moving to Yorkville? We can help you find that perfect condo! Feel free to call us at (416) 929-1660 or email us at resupport@axoncapitalrealty.com for more information.

Sources:

http://www.letrounormand.ca/

http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/le-trou-normand

Image c/o http://www.flosdiner.ca/

The Yorkville will offer its residents a stunning array of luxurious amenities, some of which include: a fitness and weights room, a rooftop terrace, a private wine cellar, a lounge with a piano bar and a gourmet kitchen. In addition to all that, it is located amidstToronto’s finest shops, restaurants and entertainment spots in one ofCanada’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.

As a VIP Agent, Kaive Wong, Broker of Record at Axon Capital Realty Advisors Inc., is very familiar with this project, its layouts and prices. In fact, he has already completed a few transactions in the building. If you would like more information about The Yorkville, or Kaive’s assistance in purchasing a unit at this project, please feel free to call us at (416) 929-1660 or contact us via e-mail at resupport@axoncapitalrealty.com for more information.

A photo of the demolition of the Presentation Centre. Image c/o Urban Toronto.

Now that the space is clear, construction can begin. Image c/o Urban Toronto.

 

Sources:

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/02/demolition-clears-site-lifetimes-yorkville-condos

http://www.theyorkville.com/

This could be you! Image c/o wedding-beauty.com

Thought the Toronto ‘licious’ events were just for food? Think again! With the third annual Beautylicious event on soon, the prestigious salons and spas of the Yorkville neighbourhood will soon be offering up some amazing opportunities to get first-class products and services at a reduced price!

Occuring from October 27 to November 6, the event is divided into $40, $50, $75, and $125 price categories, so you can find the perfect service for your budget. Whether you need an update for your hair, spa, skin, or health and wellness, over 60 Bloor-Yorkville specialists will be ready to help you.

Participating businesses include Marc Anthony, Salon Bespoke, Taz Hair, Studio 17, Fiori, Blyss, Holts Salon & Spa, Clarins, L’Occitane en Provence, the Windsor Arms Spa, and the Metrosexual Spa for men – among many others. If you’re looking for something more, there are also discounts to be had on dentistry, cosmetic surgery, and fitness clinics.

With so many options and some amazing deals, there’s no reason not to treat yourself. Living in the Yorkville neighbourhood means that you can try out all the best in health and beauty within seconds of your home!

Sources:
http://www.bloor-yorkville.com/beautylicious/