Blake-Jones

Blake-Jones is a neighbourhood in the east end of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The neighbourhood takes its name from the two major streets within the area that parallel each other; Blake Street, and Jones Avenue. It is bordered by Danforth Avenue to the north, Pape Avenue to the west, Greenwood Avenue to the east and the CN Railway tracks just south of Riverdale/Boultbee Avenue to the south. The area which is east of Jones is also referred to as "The Pocket" by its residents.

Houses are more affordable in this neighbourhood than in many areas of the city, and most homes are semi-detached. There are also a lot of people living in public housing apartment and townhouse complexes.

While not a religious centre, by comparison, there is an above average number of people from the Muslim and Greek Orthodox communities living in the area. The largest visible minority group is Chinese, however.

There are three local elementary schools zoned to the area; Blake Street (which also houses East end Alternative), Earl Grey, and Pape Avenue. The high school that is zoned to the area is Riverdale Collegiate Institute. There is also an alternative high school, Eastern Commerce, in the Donlands/Danforth area.

The neighbourhood is served by the Pape, Donlands, and Greenwood subway stations, and is also home to what is perhaps its best known landmark, the Greenwood Subway Yard.

See also

*List of neighbourhoods in Toronto

External links

*http://www.toronto.ca/demographics/profiles_map_and_index.htm