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Laird Drive

Laird Drive in Leaside, ON — shopping, food, do.

Laird Art Gallery · 4 parks & green spaces · 32 places to eat

— open now 145 places mapped 30 events this week
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Is Laird Drive a good place to live?

Laird Drive has 37 parks and green spaces, 32 places to eat, and 94 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 18 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What are homes like in Laird Drive?

There are 18 homes for sale in and around Laird Drive, priced from $1,550 to $3,599,000 (median about $769,000). See the Homes page for current listings.

What is Laird Drive known for?

Laird Drive is known locally for landmarks like Laird Art Gallery, its 32-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Laird Drive this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around Laird Drive, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Who is Laird Drive best for?

Based on what's here, Laird Drive suits families and the outdoors, food lovers, shopping and errands.

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    Three hand-picked days through Laird Drive, every stop a real place.

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning Starbucks Coffee Shop
    2. Stroll Leonard Linton Park Park
    3. Lunch Olde Yorke Fish & Chips Restaurant
    4. Treat Five Guys Burger
    5. Browse Red Mulberry Natural Health Store Supermarket
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    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Trailhead Crothers Woods Trail 1.7 km
    2. Picnic Sandy Bruce Park Park
    3. Grab a bite Pizzaville Pizza
    4. Run around Trace Manes Park Park
    5. Casual dinner South Street Burger Burger
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    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History Laird Art Gallery Gallery
    2. Coffee Charmaine Sweets Cafe
    3. Local shop Longo's Supermarket
    4. Dinner out China Food Chinese
    5. Tonight Rogers Centre Ballpark Tours Sat Jun 20
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    Through the lens

    Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

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    Could you live here?

    Falling for Laird Drive? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.

    Around town this week

    Fresh from local news covering Laird Drive and the surrounding area.

    Arrests were made in connection with an officer striking incident on the Leaside Bridge in Laird Drive, ON, with additional charges filed against two boys and a 12-year-old driver. Legal rights for those involved in the incident were also discussed locally. The Leaside Garden Society’s Magical Gardens Tour is scheduled for June 20.

    Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 19, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

    Leaside Bridge Incident: Arrests Made in Officer Striking Case - UL LawyersLeaside Ontario News · Jun 17Toronto Leaside Bridge Incident: Legal Rights for Involved - UL LawyersLeaside Ontario News · Jun 17Leaside Bridge Accident: Know Your Rights After a Collision - UL LawyersLeaside Ontario News · Jun 15Leaside Garden Society’s Magical Gardens Tour, June 20 - The South Bayview BulldogLeaside News · Jun 182 more boys arrested in connection with stolen vehicle involved in officer being struck on Leaside Bridge - CityNews TorontoLeaside News · Jun 172 boys arrested along with 12-year-old driver after officer struck on Leaside Bridge - CityNews TorontoLeaside News · Jun 17
    Get directions Parking · 80 lots Where to stay — of 23 open now

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    What is there to do in Laird Drive?

    Laird Drive has 4 parks and green spaces, 32 places to eat, and landmarks like Laird Art Gallery. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Laird Drive?

    Most of Laird Drive is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Laird Drive?

    Laird Drive sits in Leaside, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Laird Drive?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Laird Drive, and can connect you with a local agent.