Leslieville

Leslieville began as a small village in the 1850s, which grew up around the Toronto Nurseries owned by George Leslie (1804-1893) and sons, after whom the community is named.

[citation needed] Alexander Muir, the composer of The Maple Leaf Forever, was the first principal of the Leslieville Public School, one of the first buildings in the village.

[citation needed] Leslieville once mainly housed those who worked in the factories, and their departure has greatly changed the area.

The reduction in air pollution and fumes have made it much more appealing to members of the middle and creative class.

A fortified site along Eastern Avenue was the main Toronto base of the Hells Angels until it was raided by police and confiscated in 2007.

Mills held the riding until Jack Layton of the New Democratic Party regained the seat in the 2004 Canadian federal election.

Leslieville experienced rapid gentrification between 2000 and 2010, with new restaurants, shops and cafes moving into the area.
Leslie Grove Park in 2020.
Maple Cottage, former home of Alexander Muir , composer of The Maple Leaf Forever . Built in 1873, the home is presently a part of Maple Leaf Forever Park .
Queen Street East Presbyterian Church in 2009.