Bennington Heights ~~ A Prime Toronto Neighbourhood History Bennington Heights is located on Lake Ontario, which was once known as Lake Iroquois.  The area was first settled in the 1870s. Years later, these properties were subdivided and developed in stages. The first resident of the present day neighbourhood was Thomas Weatherhead, who purchased number thirty Rosemount Avenue and then changed the street name to Bennington, which was his wife's maiden name. This neighbourhood has been referred to as Bennington Heights ever since.  Bennington Heights Real Estate Bennington Heights is bound on two sides by the bluffs of the Don River Valley ravine and on the north by Mount Pleasant Cemetery. These natural barriers help preserve the peaceful tranquility of this neighbourhood and the winding roads, culs-de-sac and ravine properties all add to the charm of owning a home in this neighbourhood.  With so much nature at your doorstep don't be surprised if you spot a fox gingerly taking an afternoon stroll through Bennington Heights as I had the pleasure of witnessing while touring this neighbourhood. Bennington Heights is one of Toronto's most exclusive and expensive neighbourhoods and has been the home of many prominent Torontonians including author Margaret Atwood, whose highly acclaimed novel Cat's eye, is loosely based on her childhood growing up in Bennington Heights.   The homes in this area include English Manor stone houses were built in the 1920's and 1930's and Cottage style two-story homes and bungalows which were built in the late 1940's and early 1950's. Shopping Bennington Heights residents can shop for at the mall located on the south-east corner of Bayview and Moore Avenues. This mall features a popular grocery store, a large pharmacy and a bank. Further north is the Leaside shopping district which contains an excellent selection of specialty stores, food shops and restaurants. Schools Toronto schools have very definite enrollment boundaries.  You will need to check with the schools in the vicinity of the properties you are interested in to see if the school of your choice will accept children from the address of the property where you are moving. Recreation Bennington Park, located off of Bayview Heights Drive, has a nice view of the Don River Valley. This park is the home of the Bennington Heights Tennis Club which has two tennis courts. Evergreen Gardens Park, off of Moore Avenue also has a children's playground. Nature lovers and fitness enthusiasts can access the Moore Park Ravine walking trail from Moore Avenue east of Hudson Drive or from the Bayview Avenue extension. The Moore Park trail is a remnant of the former Belt Line Railway, a commuter train that serviced Toronto in the early 1890's. Rich in history as well as natural beauty, Bennington Heights real estate offers a variety of lovely homes from which to choose.