Baby Point

Baby Point was initially a Seneca and Mohawk Village that was abandoned shortly before 1700. James Baby, a former politician in Upper Canada from a wealthy fur trading family, found the abandoned village and settled in what now today is known as Baby Point (pronounced “Bawby”).

Bounded on the west by the Humber River and from the south of Baby Point Crescent to St. Marks Road, east to Jane Street, south to Raymond Avenue, west to the Humber, Baby’s heirs lived in Baby Point until 1910 when the government acquired Baby Point.

In 1912 the government sold off Baby Point to Robert Home Smith, an established developer who began building most of the homes in Baby Point. Most of the homes in Baby Point were built in the 1920’s and 1930’s – ranging from two-story detached homes to spacious English manors.

The oldest streets in this area are Baby Point Road and Baby Point Crescent, originally lined with large oak trees – today we see oak staircases, oak trim, oak doors and oak-mantelpieces as the neighbourhood strives to preserve this original charm. Known for its Baby Point Club; a private club that contributes to bringing the community together through recreation sports and social events, with two tennis courts, a log cabin clubhouse, and lawn bowling greenery. Living in this area is never a dull moment, only a 15-minute walk from the lively Bloor West Village, with  a bevy of great cafes, shops, bars and restaurants.   A short walk to everything and anything you may need – yoga and fitness studios, the Humber River trails, Old Mill Inn & Spa, Old Mill Tennis Club, and both the Old Mill and Jane subway stations.