The history of Guildwood revolves around The Guild Inn which was founded in 1932 by Rosa and Spencer Clark as a retreat for artists and craftsmen. "The Guild of All Arts," as it was then known featured workshops and studios, in a picturesque setting atop the Scarborough Bluffs.
During World War II, The Guild Inn was used as an official naval base called "HMCS Bytown II, and then later as a specialized military hospital known as "Scarborough Hall." After the war, The Guild Inn was returned to the Clarks and its popularity rose to new heights.
In the 1950's rising taxes forced the Clarks to sell 400 acres of their property to the developers who built the present day Guildwood neighbourhood. In 1978 the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority purchased the remainder of the Guild Inn estate, thus preserving its beauty for future generations to explore and enjoy.
Overview
Guildwood is one of Toronto's most beautiful and exclusive neighbourhoods. The main entrance to the Guildwood neighbourhood is marked by a formal stone pillar and cast iron gateway, situated at Kingston Road and Guildwood Parkway.
The major landmark in this neighbourhood is the historic Guild Inn, located at 201 Guildwood Parkway. The Guild Inn is situated on ninety acres of property overlooking the Scarborough Bluffs. Tourists and local residents come to the Guild Inn to enjoy its historic architectural walking tour and rustic woodland nature trail.
Guildwood has an active community association that produces its own newsletter as well as sponsoring various neighbourhood events. One of these events is Guildwood Day, which is held in June and features a pancake breakfast, games, races, crafts, a parade along Guildwood Parkway and an evening barbeque.
Guildwood Homes
Guildwood Village features an excellent mix of houses, including bungalows, split-level and detached two-storey homes built in the 1950's and 60's, and newer custom designed homes . Many Guildwood Village houses feature front porches that look out onto the tree-lined streets and lush gardens that are trademarks of this neighbourhood. Also noteworthy are the many houses situated on the south side of Guildwood Parkway that command a spectacular view of Lake Ontario.
When Guildwood Village was developed a bylaw was in place stipulating that tall tress were not permitted to be removed from properties. So while the housing stock generally dates from 45-60 years old, many of the trees in the neighbourhood are much older, which accounts for the picturesque beautiful tree canopy found throughout the neighbourhood.
The stretch of Guildwood Parkway west of Livingston Road contains a mix of townhouses, multi-plex dwellings, and low-rise apartment buildings. There is also a luxury condominium apartment building just south of Kingston Road, at the entrance gates to this neighbourhood.
MLS®#:E4355836 Status:For Sale Type:Residential Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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Opportunity Of A Lifetime! To Own A Prestigious Waterfront House W/Panoramic Lake View And Mature Trees In The Front. Renovated From Top To Bottom With Best Workmanship And Materials. Open Concept Main Floor With Ultra Modern Kitchen And Large Deck Will Full Lake Views. Professionally Finished Lower Level Walk Out To Deep Yard Overlooking Lake Onta....More details
MLS®#:E4360834 Status:For Sale Type:Commercial Community:Guildwood - Toronto
* Rare Buying Retail Property Opportunity * In Mature Neighbourhood Of Guildwood * Corner Unit With 12 Parking Spots * With Side Yard * N.C Zoning For Restaurant, Retail And More * Beside School * Surrounded By Newly Renovated Houses *
MLS®#:E4421419 Status:For Sale Type:Condominium Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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1600-1799 Sq Ft
Gorgeous Condo With Beautiful Scenic Lake Views, 3 Walkouts To Lakeview Balcony From 2 Bedrooms & Sun Filled Solarium/Den. Large Living & Dining Room, Renovated Eat-In Kitchen With Quartz Counters, Hardwood Floors 2018 In Living/Dining, Master And 2nd Bedrooms And Freshly Painted. Two 4Pc Bathrooms. Master Br With Ensuite Jacuzzi Tub, Large Walk In....More details
MLS®#:E4405158 Status:For Sale Type:Residential Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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Lots Of Updates Throughout! Beautiful Kitchen With Large Granite Island! High End Finishes With Gas Range! South Facing Fenced Yard With Inground Pool And Large Cedar Deck For Entertaining! Located Within The Coveted Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School District!! Steps To Go Train With 27 Minute Service To Union Station!!, Ttc, & Shops, Bluffs & ....More details
MLS®#:E4393364 Status:For Sale Type:Residential Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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3500-5000 Sq Ft
"Backing Onto Lake Ontario " Gorgeous 1 Yr Custom Built Home. $$$upgrades: Double Metal Door Entrance. Main Flr Office & 10' Ceiling, 2nd Flr 9'. Open To Above Living, Hardwood Flooring, Crown Moulding & Pot Lights Throughout, Open Staircase/ Skylight, Granite Kitchen Countertop & Extended Cabinets With Moulding & Valance Lighting, Marble Vanity To....More details
MLS®#:E4396814 Status:For Sale Type:Residential Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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Great Opportunity For A Nicely Updated 4 +1 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Home With A Lake View. Sunlight Filled Main Floor With An Eat-In Kitchen With Ceramic Tiles And New Stainless Steel Appliances. Living Room With Large Bay Window To Look Out At The Lake. Basement With High Ceilings Has A Bedroom, Bathroom, Rec Room, Workshop And Storage. Steps To The L....More details
MLS®#:E4403883 Status:For Sale Type:Condominium Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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1000-1199 Sq Ft
Beautiful And Well Kept Town Home!!! Totally Move-In Condition And In Excellent Guildwood Location!!! Rich Hardwood Floor In The Living Room With A Tumbled Marble Backsplash, Freshly Painted !! Walk To Go Train, Ttc Bus Stops And Other Local Shopping. Such A Great Value. A Perfect Starter Home For First Time Home Buyers , Down Sizers Or Even Inve....More details
MLS®#:E4420478 Status:For Sale Type:Residential Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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Stunning Guildwood Gem, Tastefully Re-Done Top To Bottom 2009! No Detail Overlooked! Gourmet Kitchen, Open To Dinning Room And Sunken Fam Rm. Glenming Walnut-Stained Hardwood Thru-Out! S/S Appliances,, Newly Paint, Roof-2009, Siding-2009, Bathrooms-2009 And 2018, Energy Efficient Window-2009, Electrical (100Amp). Steps To Go Station, Ttc, Schools, ....More details
MLS®#:E4418180 Status:For Sale Type:Residential Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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1500-2000 Sq Ft
Rare Find By The Lake! Great Opportunity To Renovate Or Build Your Dream Home! Large 55\' X 167\' Private, Treed Lot. Original Hardwood Floors Under Broadloom In Living, Dining & Bedrooms. Floor Plans Attached.
MLS®#:E4413375 Status:For Sale Type:Residential Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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Don\'t Miss This Gem! Immaculate Semi-Detach Home In Guildwood. Hardwood Floors. Thousands Spent On Upgrades. Home Features 3 Large Sized Bdrms,3 Baths With A Beautiful Open Layout Concept . Mins To Ttc, Mins To Public School! Mins To Guildwood And Eglinton Go Station. Solid Oak Staircase!!!
MLS®#:E4396779 Status:For Sale Type:Residential Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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Unique & Private Home On A Large Lot. Loads Of Potential! Perfect For First Time Home Buyers, Builders & Investors. Separate Entrance To Basement For Extended Family. One Bedroom + Sunroom Has Potential Use For 2nd Bedroom. Very Convenient Location. Close To Schools, Guildwood Go Stn, Parks & All Other Amenities.
MLS®#:E4421540 Status:For Sale Type:Condominium Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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900-999 Sq Ft
Rarely Available Toynbee Model - 980 Sq Ft In The Coveted Gates Of The Guild, Guildwood's Beautifully Maintained Buildings Overlooking Scarborough Golf Club And Lake Ontario. Unit Has An Irregular, Interesting Layout With Both A Solarium And Balcony. Walk-Out To Balcony From Both The Solarium And Master. Wonderful Built-In Bookcase/Wall Unit For L....More details
MLS®#:E4340968 Status:For Sale Type:Condominium Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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Area:
1600-1799 Sq Ft
Unobstructed Lakeview! Avonmore Model. Very Well Maintained Condo At The Gates Of The Guild. South Facing Balcony, Two Bedrooms - Solarium, Balcony, Fireplace. Neutral & Spotless. 1600+ Square Feet. Solarium & Second Bedroom Has Access To The Balcony. Great Facilities. Gated Community. Close To Transportation. Lots Of Visitor Parking.
MLS®#:E4418870 Status:For Sale Type:Residential Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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*Guildwood Village *Beautiful 4 Bdrm.Home With Finished Basement On An Amazing Street & Sitting On A 125 Ft. Lot *This Well Maintained Home Reflects The Love & Care Of The Owners For Over 30 Years *Walk To Trails,Lake & Historic Guild Inn *Stores, Schools,Ttc & Go Train Close By *Fabulous Landscaped Backyard With Perennials,Patio,3 Sheds & Fully Fe....More details
MLS®#:E4419546 Status:Sale Pending Type:Condominium Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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1000-1199 Sq Ft
**The Admiral Suite - 1095 Sq.Ft. -Second Largest Suite In Bldg**Corner Suite***Lakeview***Wall To Wall Windows**Sunny-Bright Exposure**Lots Of Storage Space** 2 Large Walk-In Closets**
MLS®#:E4413061 Status:For Sale Type:Residential Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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Charming Guildwood Home- Huge Picturesque 62 Ft Wide Lot! Quiet Residential Part Of Galloway Near The Guild Inn & Lake. Spac 3 Bdrm Bung W Newer Single Det Gar & Pretty Front Entry Portico. Sun Filled Mn Flr W Many Windows Incl Lrg Bow Window. Updated Eat-In Kit & 4 Pc Bath. Orig Hrdwd Flrs. Sep Entr To Fin Bsmt- 1 Bdrm Suite W Laundry... All Read....More details
MLS®#:E4394846 Status:Sale Pending Type:Condominium Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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1400-1599 Sq Ft
Rowatson Suite*1540 Sq Ft* Corner Suite* Split Two Bedroom Plan Plus Den** Sunny And Bright, Gorgeous Sunsets, Gracious Marble Entrance Foyer, Over Sized Master Suite With Walk-In Closet And Plush 5 P/C Ensuite, Spacious Second Bedroom With Double Closet And 4 P/C, Two Parking Spaces-Side By Each, Locker, Tridel's Famous Amenities Include Indoor Sa....More details
MLS®#:E4405584 Status:For Sale Type:Residential Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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Area:
3500-5000 Sq Ft
** Seller Will Accept Bitcoins As Payment ** Completely Renovated 5+2 Bedroom 6 Washroom 2 Kitchen Home On 50 X 210 Ft Lot. New Unique Driveway Design 2017, New Cement Sidewalks 2017, New Roof, Skylites ,Eve Troughs And French Well Drainage System 2017, New Upstairs Kitchen 2016, New Sep Entrance And Legal 2 Bedroom Apt With Kitchen 2017,New Stairs....More details
MLS®#:E4413782 Status:For Sale Type:Commercial Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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Restaurant For Sale In Scarborough. Roughly 1400 Sq Ft Of Functional Space - Comes With A Fully Equipped Kitchen. Currently Operating As Caribbean Cuisine. The Space Lends Itself To Any Concept. Great Street Presence. Rental Rate Of Only $3400 Inclusive Of Tmi. 2 Years Left On The Initial Term With A 3 X 5 Year Option To Renew. This Is A Per....More details
MLS®#:E4401556 Status:For Sale Type:Residential Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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You Will Love This Renovated 4 Bed Home In The Sought After Guildwood Neighbourhood. Beautifully Maintained & Upgraded Throughout. Hrdwd Flrs, Newer Windows And Doors Inside And Out, Brand New Bathroom W/Amazing Storage, 2Pc On Main, Wood Burning Fireplace, Finished Rec Room In The Bsmt. Fabulous Large Private Lot W/Beautiful Trees, Featuring A Hot....More details
MLS®#:E4374133 Status:For Sale Type:Condominium Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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900-999 Sq Ft
Beautiful, Large & Spacious 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath Suite, W/ Gorgeous Southwest City & Lake View Located In The Established & Sought After Guild Wood Village Neighborhood. Unit Is In A Quiet, Secure, Luxury Building. Bright & Sunny Condo, W/ Double Close Doors, Convenient En-Suit Laundry! Large Closets & En-Suite Bath W/ Glass Enclosed, Stand-Up Sh....More details
MLS®#:E4403671 Status:For Sale Type:Residential Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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Don't Miss This Original Owner Backsplit! Large Centre-Hall Plan Offers Over 2000 Sq Ft Of Finished Living Space! Extended Kitchen & Huge Family Rm Both Have W/O's To Large Private Yard W/Inground Pool! Ground Flr Office (Or 4th Bdrm)! Rare 2-Car Garage! Brand New Roof! Lovely Front Verandah! Steps To Highly Rated Poplar Rd. P.S.! Walk To Go Train ....More details
MLS®#:E4298036 Status:For Sale Type:Condominium Community:Guildwood - Toronto
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1200-1399 Sq Ft
9 Story Luyxury Boutique Condos At Intimate Guildwood Area, South East Stunning Lake View With 1261Sqft, 2B Both With W/I Closet, Open Concept Layout, Bright Spacious 9\' Smooth Ceilings, 24Hrs Transit At Your Door Step, Min Away From Shops, Cafes, Restaurants, Schools, Parks And Much More.
