North York

North York is an administrative district in Toronto, Canada, stretching north between Highway 401 and Steeles Avenue. Residential streets, shopping malls and office towers alternate along wide roads, while parks and green spaces sit between built-up areas.

Formation took place in 1922, when the Township of North York split from York Township and governed itself independently. Self-rule ended in 1998 through amalgamation with five other municipalities into the current city of Toronto.

Korean restaurants line Yonge Street, offering kimchi, bibimbap and other dishes that locals visit during lunch breaks. Nearby plazas display Russian, Persian and Chinese lettering on shop signs, where families run errands in the languages of their home countries.

Public transit connects different parts of the district with subway lines and bus routes that run regularly throughout the day. Many facilities and shops sit within walking distance or short rides, while wide sidewalks make moving around on foot easier.

Mel Lastman Square serves as an outdoor stage for concerts and holiday markets, where visitors sit on steps and listen to street musicians. In winter, the space transforms into an ice rink where children take their first strides on skates.