Tucked into Toronto’s west end, Brookhaven – Amesbury carries the story of a city in transition. From its agricultural beginnings to its postwar development boom, the neighbourhood grew quickly through the 1950s and 60s — shaped by the rise of high-rise housing and steady immigration.
This is a place where many residents have stayed for decades, and where cultural identity runs deep. It’s known for its quiet resilience, hard-working spirit, and the everyday rhythms of family life. While the skyline may be modest, the community pride here is anything but — rooted in lived experience, generational ties, and the kind of neighbourly care that can’t be built overnight.