The Buildings That Helped Shape Toronto's Gay Village 

When people think of Toronto’s Gay Village, Church and Wellesley often comes to mind. Yet the story of Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ community extends far beyond those few blocks, unfolding in homes, churches, bookstores, and community spaces across the city.

A recent Globe and Mail article by Dave LeBlanc, featuring insights from architectural historian and Heaps Estrin real estate agent Alex Corey, explores several buildings that played a significant role in Toronto’s evolution as Canada’s gay capital.

A History Built Beyond the Village

One of the article’s central themes is that Toronto’s queer history was shaped in neighbourhoods throughout the city. Long before the Gay Village became a…

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The Toronto Tempo has tipped off, FIFA fever is beginning to take hold, and with the end of the school year in sight, June feels like a month defined by anticipation. That sense of momentum appears to be finding its way into the housing market as well.

According to the latest TRREB data, home sales in the GTA increased 6.3% year-over-year in May, while new listings declined by nearly 19%. Inventory levels also continued to trend lower, suggesting that the balance between supply and demand is gradually tightening. While buyers still maintain meaningful negotiating power in many segments, the market feels increasingly different than it did just a few months ago.

What we're seeing on the ground mirrors the broader numbers. Activity has…

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