North York
What is north york?
Key facts
| Type | Former township and city; administrative district[1] |
|---|---|
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada[1] |
| Position in Toronto | Northern area of Toronto[1] |
| Amalgamation year | 1998[2] |
| Former city status | Incorporated from 1979 to 1998[2] |
| Origin of name | Refers to Toronto's original name, York, and the area north of Toronto proper[2] |
North York is a former municipality and now an administrative district in the northern part of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was amalgamated into Toronto in 1998.
Context
North York is a former municipality and now one of Toronto’s administrative districts in Ontario, Canada [1]. It is in the northern part of Toronto, and the name is used for an urban community/suburban district that was amalgamated into Toronto in 1998 [1]. The area is centered around Yonge Street and lies north of Highway 401 [1]. It borders York Region at Steeles Avenue [1]. Historically, North York was a township created in 1922, became a borough in 1967, and became a city in 1979 [3]. It was incorporated as a city from 1979 to 1998 [2]. The name connects to Toronto’s original name, York, and its location north of Toronto proper [2].
Documented claims
Questions and answers
Is North York a city or part of Toronto?
North York is now an administrative district within the City of Toronto, not a separate city. It was amalgamated into Toronto in 1998 [1].
Is North York close to downtown Toronto?
North York is in the northern part of Toronto, so it is not immediately adjacent to downtown but is within the city limits. It is centered around Yonge Street and lies north of Highway 401 [1].
Sources
- North York | Ontario, Canada, Map, & History — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- ノースヨークとは？ わかりやすく解説 — weblio.jp (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- North York — en.wikipedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)