Graydon Hall
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Coordinates: 43°45′50″N 79°20′34″W / 43.763845°N 79.342900°WCoordinates: 43°45′50″N 79°20′34″W / 43.763845°N 79.342900°W | |
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• Total | 0.981 km2 (0.379 sq mi) |
Graydon or sometimes referred to as Graydon Hall is a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located just south of Ontario Highway 401, West of a nearby neighborhood called Parkwoods, North of York Mills Road and west of the Don Valley Parkway.
The neighbourhood is built up on hillside terrains and is home to the Donalda Golf course. In the North East quadrant of the neighbourhood is the area known as Parkwoods.
Graydon Hall is known for its Graydon Hall Manor, a historic boutique conference and reception facility.
Education[]
One public school boards operate schools in Graydon Hall, the secular English first language Toronto District School Board (TDSB). TDSB operates one school elementary school, and one secondary school in the neighbourhood, Rene Gordon Elementary School, and George S. Henry Academy. Both schools were originally opened by the North York Board of Education, a predecessor of TDSB.
In addition to TDSB, three other public school boards also offer schooling to residents of Graydon Hall, although they do not operate schools in the neighbourhood. The Toronto Catholic District School Board is a separate school board, whereas Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir, and Conseil scolaire Viamonde are French first language school board, the former being a separate school board, the latter being a secular school board. Students of these school boards attend institutions situated in other neighbourhoods in Toronto.
The neighbourhood is also home to Bayview Glen School, a private school situated in the western portion of the neighbourhood.
Recreation[]
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Several municipal parks are located in the neighbourhood, including Betty Sutherland Trail Park, Duncan Mill Greenbelt, and Graydon Hall Park. Municipal parks in the neighbourhood are managed by the Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division. Parks like the Betty Sutherland Trail Park are situated within the Don Valley. The valley itself forms a part of the Toronto ravine system.
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- Neighbourhoods in Toronto