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3 unusual facts about Upper Beaches


Upper Beaches

The most prominent landowner in the area was Charles Coxwell Small, who tried strenuously to have the town renamed to Berkeley, after his hometown in Britain.

They renamed the developing area Kelvin Park, posting regular ads in The Globe and Mail selling parcels of land perfect for the construction of new homes.

The western portion between Woodbine Avenue and Coxwell is referred to by the city as Woodbine Corridor.



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