Leslieville. Locals love it, and people who don't live there wish they did. It's a hip, friendly neighbourhood that's experienced a dramatic resurgence in the last few years, becoming one of city's most popular destinations for buyers looking for still-affordable homes with a bit of history.
Leslieville's charming small-town vibe stems from its history as an actual village. In the 1850s, the community grew up around Toronto Nurseries, a business owned by George Leslie and his sons. It was a working class neighbourhood, with residents employed as gardeners and labourers in nearby brick-making factories.