Toronto FC
MLS · Toronto
BMO Training Ground
85 Carl Hall Rd, North York, ON M3K 2B6
20-min radius
Curated by Leopoldus Law

TFC City Guide

Everything in this guide radiates from BMO Training Ground at 85 Carl Hall Rd in Downsview Park, the daily practice home of Toronto FC. The cluster of true estate-grade neighbourhoods (Bridle Path, Hoggs Hollow, York Mills) and most of the destination dining sit a short run east along the 401/Yonge corridor, putting privacy, quality, and a sub-20-minute commute all in reach.

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Neighborhoods

The Bridle Path

$6M-$50M+
Bridle Path, North York, ON M3B
SafetyA
PrivacyHigh
Drive18m

Toronto's single most exclusive enclave, with custom mansions on multi-acre ravine lots screened by mature trees and long private drives.

Hoggs Hollow

$3M-$12M
Hoggs Hollow, North York, ON M2P
SafetyA
PrivacyHigh
Drive16m

A quiet, leafy valley of custom Georgian and English-cottage homes tucked below York Mills, bordered by the Don River ravine.

York Mills / Bridle Path-Sunnybrook

$2.5M-$8M
York Mills Rd & Bayview Ave, North York, ON M2L
SafetyA-
PrivacyHigh
Drive17m

Wide, quiet streets of established detached homes near the Granite Club and Sunnybrook parkland, with concierge condo towers at York Mills & Bayview.

Lawrence Park

$3M-$9M
Lawrence Ave & Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4N
SafetyA-
PrivacyMedium
Drive20m

One of Toronto's most prestigious planned neighbourhoods, with stately period homes on curving, tree-lined streets near top schools.

Where athletes actually live · beyond the 20-minute zone

The neighborhoods above sit inside a twenty-minute drive of BMO Training Ground. But many athletes prioritize lifestyle, privacy, and prestige over commute — these are the areas across Toronto where athletes most often buy and rent, even though they’re a longer drive from the facility.

The Bridle Path

$8M – $35M+
The Bridle Path, North York, Toronto, ON
SafetyA
PrivacyHigh
Drive25–40 min

Toronto's undisputed trophy address, where two-acre lots, gated motor courts, and the city's largest mansions sit hidden behind mature ravine forest. Drake's famed 'Embassy' compound anchors a street where homes routinely change hands above $20M.

Forest Hill

$3M – $20M+
Forest Hill, Toronto, ON
SafetyA
PrivacyMedium
Drive20–35 min

A leafy, established enclave of grand period homes anchored by Upper Canada College and Bishop Strachan, two of the country's top private schools. Maple Leafs captains from Mats Sundin onward have made it home.

Oakville (Lakefront)

$5M – $40M+
Old Oakville / Lakeshore Rd, Oakville, ON
SafetyA
PrivacyHigh
Drive35–55 min

A wealthy lakeside town west of the city whose Lake Ontario waterfront holds some of Canada's priciest estates, with listings stretching past $39M. Gated grounds, private docks, and top schools draw executives and pro athletes alike.

King City

$4M – $25M+
King City / King Township, ON
SafetyA-
PrivacyHigh
Drive40–60 min

The 'golden triangle' of country estates north of Toronto, where multi-acre equestrian properties and the guard-gated Highlands enclave offer total seclusion behind long private drives. Home to horse farms, gate houses, and 100-plus-acre compounds.

TFC City Guide — Athlete City Guide