Yorkville
Yorkville is one of Toronto most affluent neighbourhoods. It is roughly bounded by Bloor Street to the south, Davenport Road to the north, Church Street to the east and Avenue Road to the west. Founded by entrepreneur Joseph Bloor (after whom Bloor Street, one of Toronto's main thoroughfares, is named) in 1830, the Village of Yorkville began as a residential suburb characterized by Victorian-style homes, quiet residential streets, and picturesque gardens. It was later annexed by the City of Toronto. In the 1960s, Yorkville flourished as Toronto's bohemian cultural centre, and was considered by some to be the breeding grounds for some of Canada's most noted musical talents, including Joni Mitchell and Neil Young.