Brockton Village
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Brockton Village was a village located to the west of the City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, annexed in 1884. This location is now fairly central in the current city of Toronto. It encompassed the area from Bloor Street on the north, Dufferin Street on the east, High Park on the west and ranged from Queen Street, along Roncesvalles, Wright Avenue and Dundas Streets to the south.
The former town hall still exists, converted to commercial usage, and is located at the south-west corner of Dundas Street West and Brock Street. The area has many residents of Portguese and more recently Brazilian backgrounds.
Before an influx of significant population in the 1870s, it formed the northern section of the large estate owned by Colonel Walter O'Hara.
Today the village of Brockton is more than a fond memory as the name and spirit of Brockton survives to this day. Residents of this evolving triangle of the city have more than a downtown address. They have a home.
Faces From the Past
A major hub of activity in Brockton Village today is McCormick Park, home to McCormick Recreation Centre and Arena. This area has long been a focal point for youth living in the area.
Recent Events
In October of 2006, a contest was held to determine the cutest cat in Brockton Village. Ultimately, a cat named "Misty" who lives on Shirley Street won by a slim margin. The Brockton neighbours continue to live in relative peace.
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| 1998 | East York · Etobicoke · North York · Scarborough · Toronto · York · Metropolitan Toronto |  |
| 1967 | Forest Hill · Leaside · Long Branch · Mimico · New Toronto · Swansea · Weston | |
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1912: Dovercourt · Earlscourt 1910: Moore Park · North Toronto 1909: Bracondale · Midway · West Toronto · Wychwood 1908: Deer Park · East Toronto 1905: Rosedale 1890: Bedford Park · Davisville · Eglinton 1889: Parkdale 1888: Seaton Village 1884: Brockton · Riverdale 1883: Yorkville | |
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