Neighbourhood guide  /  North York

Banbury

Quiet streets and large lots between Don Mills and Bayview, backing onto the ravine.

Banbury sits west of Don Mills between Lawrence and York Mills, and it shares much of its neighbour’s planning heritage — curving streets, generous setbacks and mature trees — with somewhat larger and more conventional houses. Much of the area backs onto the West Don ravine, and Edwards Gardens and the Toronto Botanical Garden sit at its southwestern corner. It is a settled family neighbourhood with low turnover, strong schools and a car-dependent daily rhythm. Buyers here are typically comparing it to York Mills and Bayview rather than to anywhere further south.

Housing stock

Large detached houses from the 1950s and 1960s, many renovated or rebuilt.

Who buys here

Established families and long-tenured owners; generational turnover is common.

Transit

The 11 Bayview, 51 Leslie and 54 Lawrence East buses.

Worth checking

Ravine-backing lots carry conservation restrictions. Confirm before planning a pool or addition.

Homes for sale in Banbury

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