Approximate boundary of Leaside. Map imagery © Google.
Leaside takes its name from William Lea and the Lea family, who settled there in the early years of the nineteenth century.
The typical Leaside home has a large lot with a private drive and a garage. Leaside's Tudor-style houses were built largely in the 1930's and 1940's. There is a good mix of two-storey detached homes, bungalows and semi-detached houses. A growing number of Leaside bungalows have had second storey additions, while others have been replaced by new custom designed homes.
Schools
| Northlea Elementary and Middle School (Grades JK–08) 305 Rumsey Rd, East York, ON, M4G1R4 · (416) 396-2395 |
| St. Anselm Catholic School (Elementary) 182 Bessborough Drive, East York, ON, M4G 3J9 |
| Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School (Grades JK–08) 211 Bessborough Dr, East York, ON, M4G3K2 · (416) 396-2315 |
| Rolph Road Elementary School (Grades JK–06) 31 Rolph Rd, East York, ON, M4G3M5 · (416) 396-2435 |
| Bennington Heights Elementary School (Grades JK–06) 76 Bennington Heights Dr, East York, ON, M4G1B1 · (416) 396-2310 |
| Leaside High School (Grades 09-12) 200 Hanna Rd, East York, ON, M4G3N8 · (416) 396-2380 |