Upper Beaches
A Hidden Gem in Toronto
Historical Background
Nestled just north of the iconic Beaches neighbourhood, the Upper Beaches offers a peaceful suburban feel with easy access to vibrant urban amenities. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, charming homes, and strong community ties, this neighbourhood strikes a perfect balance between tranquillity and convenience.
The Upper Beaches developed alongside The Beaches, growing as a residential area for Toronto’s burgeoning population in the early 20th century. While it shares historical ties with its waterfront neighbour, the Upper Beaches has carved out its unique identity over the years, maintaining a quieter, more residential focus.
Community
The Upper Beaches attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and retirees. With its welcoming atmosphere and excellent schools, the neighbourhood is particularly popular among those seeking a safe and friendly environment to raise children.
Local community groups and residents’ associations actively engage in organizing events, beautification projects, and fostering a sense of belonging, making it a tight-knit and vibrant neighbourhood.
Architectural Appeal
The Upper Beaches boasts a variety of housing styles, ranging from classic Edwardian and Victorian homes to modern infills and low-rise condominiums. The neighbourhood’s tree-lined streets and well-maintained properties create a charming and picturesque residential setting.
While the Upper Beaches maintains a quieter residential vibe, its proximity to The Beaches and Danforth Avenue provides residents with access to a wealth of dining and shopping options. From cozy coffee shops to eclectic restaurants and unique boutiques, there’s always something to explore nearby.
Local businesses and family-run establishments add to the neighbourhood’s charm, catering to residents’ needs while fostering a sense of community.
Challenges & Opportunities
As demand for housing in Toronto continues to grow, the Upper Beaches faces challenges related to maintaining affordability and balancing development with preserving its community-centric character. However, ongoing efforts by local groups aim to ensure sustainable growth that respects the neighbourhood’s heritage.
The Upper Beaches offers a harmonious blend of suburban tranquillity and urban convenience. Its family-friendly atmosphere, strong community ties, and proximity to parks and amenities make it an ideal place to live for those seeking a balance of quiet charm and easy access to the city. Whether you’re exploring its green spaces, enjoying its local eateries, or connecting with neighbours, the Upper Beaches provides a welcoming and fulfilling living experience.
Our clients' experiences say it all
At Woodsmith, we believe our clients’ experiences highlight our commitment to exceptional customer service. Explore what real homeowners say about partnering with us to achieve their home renovation goals.
The Woodsmith team did a phenomenal job of rebuilding our house to match our dream on-time and within our budget. Chris (the owner) was always accessible, open to ideas and patient with questions. This made all the difference for us. He understands that a job of this scale is something that an owner will likely only do once, and he offered great advice and put all our fears at ease. We constantly knew exactly how we were tracking to our budget (to the dollar) and our job site was clean and orderly at all times (which our neighbours very much appreciated). We were nervous about our year-long adventure in renos (we've all heard horror stories), but Chris helped us spread out decisions over time and provided clear options for any challenges his team encountered, making that year a surprisingly pleasant one. All of the work was top-quality and has garnered unsolicited positive comments from anyone who sees our home (including other contractors working in our neighbourhood). I have no problem recommending Woodsmith; you will be in very good hands.
Dave Duncan
We were very pleased with the results of our renovation project completed by Chris and his team at Woodsmith Construction. As well as a great end-product, Chris provided excellent customer communication services throughout the whole process that were greatly appreciated! We would have no hesitation in recommending Woodsmith Construction and in fact have already booked them for a second project.
Lynn
We had a great experience working with Chris at Woodsmith Construction. He is honest, transparent, realistic, easy to get in touch with and makes himself available to his clients whenever they need him. I would gladly recommend Woodsmith Construction to anyone doing a renovation as Chris made a complicated process a positive experience.
Matthew Bernstein
We worked with Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction Inc. on the design for a garage addition, and the experience was fantastic. The project included adding attic trusses to create a new walk-in closet and laundry room that seamlessly connected to our existing main bedroom. Chris’s goal was to make the addition feel like it had always been part of the home, and he absolutely nailed it.From the start, Chris took the time to understand what we needed and came up with a design that not only maximized the functionality of the space but also kept the style consistent with the rest of the house. He paid close attention to every detail, from the layout to the finishes, ensuring everything worked perfectly with our main bedroom.The design makes such smart use of the space, and it feels like a natural extension of the home rather than an afterthought. Chris was great to work with—responsive, creative, and incredibly knowledgeable. He even provided advice on how to approach the construction phase, which made us feel confident moving forward.If you’re looking for someone to bring your vision to life with a thoughtful and practical design, we highly recommend Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction. The design he created for us has truly enhanced our home. Our construction is well under way and we are already seeing the great design come to life!
Steve F
Woodsmith Construction completed a project for us in a timely and professional manner. The quality of their workmanship is superb. Communication between them and us was informative, courteous and collaborative. We would highly recommend them.
Rick Wilson
Woodsmith Construction Inc. recently completed a full-home renovation on our place, including underpinning and adding a third floor. We couldn't be happier with the results and the level of service that we received from Chris and his entire team. Chris is an absolute professional who is extremely knowledgable, dedicated to his craft and was exceptionally responsive at all points in the project to all of our questions and concerns. For us, this timely communication provided a level of comfort and assurance - I cannot imagine doing a project of this scale without it! During the project, the worksite was kept so clean - our neighbours consistently commented on how great and respectful the team was. We were able to complete a huge project with very little tension and to me, that speaks volumes about the manner in which the project was carried out. In terms of the results, we are thrilled. The workmanship, detail and solid construction of our home are all that we hoped for. This workmanship and level of service continued through the final stages of the project, when we were completing the finishing touches. Chris ensured that every small detail was arranged for and completed. Obviously, we highly recommend Woodsmith Construction and are grateful to Chris and his team for the amazing work, professionalism and service they provided.
Natalie Zawadowsky
