Lawrence Manor

Lawrence Manor is home to a large population of Orthodox Jews, This is notably higher than the number of first generation residents in Ontario (~30%) and Canada as a whole (~22%) reported in 2011. The community is home to a number of Orthodox Jewish organizations and religious centres. ==Education==

Two public school boards operate schools in Lawrence Manor, the separate Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), and the secular Toronto District School Board (TDSB). Both TCDSB, and TDSB operate public elementary schools in the neighbourhood. TCDSB operates St. Margaret Catholic School, whereas TDSB operates Baycrest Public School. The latter school and land was sold to the TCDSB in 2019 and the old school was approved for demolition in late 2024. A new as yet unnamed 2 story Catholic school is expected to open on the site by September 2028. Baycrest students (kindergarten to grade 8) now attend classes along with St Margaret's middle school students (Grades 5-8) in the nearby former Sir Sandford Fleming Academy (High School) campus at 50 Ameer Avenue. TCDSB is the only public school board to operate a secondary school in Lawrence Manor, Dante Alighieri Academy. Both TCDSB institutions operate a satellite campus for the school in the neighbourhood, known as Beatrice Campus. TDSB does not operate a secondary school in the neighbourhood, with TDSB secondary school students residing in Lawrence Manor attending institutions in adjacent neighbourhoods. The French first language public secular school board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and it separate counterpart, Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir also offer schooling to applicable residents of Lawrence Manor, although they do not operate a school in the neighbourhood. CSCM and CSV students attend schools situated in other neighbourhoods in Toronto. ==Politics==

At the federal and provincial level the area is within the riding of Eglinton—Lawrence (formerly in the federal riding of Eglinton and provincially within Oakwood). The current MP and MPP are Liberal Marco Mendicino and Conservative Robin Martin respectively. At Toronto City Council it is represented by Ward 8 councillor Mike Colle. During the period of Metro Toronto, the area was under the Metro Ward of North York Centre South. ==Recreation==

Lawrence Manor is home to several municipal parks, including Elijah Park, and Prince of Wales Park. Municipal parks in Lawrence Manor are managed by the Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division. The division also manages the community centre at the Barbara Frum Library and Recreation Centre. The building is used as a community centre, as well as a branch of the Toronto Public Library. ==Transportation==

Several major roadways serve as the neighbourhood's boundaries, with Bathurst Street to the east, Lawrence Avenue to the south, and Highway 401 to the north. Highway 401 is a major east–west controlled access highway. Portions of another controlled access highway, Allen Road, also bounds the neighbourhood to the northwest. Public transportation in the neighbourhood is provided by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). The TTC operates several bus routes through Lawrence Manor including 7 Bathurst and 52 Lawrence. The Toronto subway stop, Yorkdale station, is situated west of the neighbourhood. ==References==