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The history of the Jane and Finch neighbourhood in Toronto


The history of the Jane and Finch neighbourhood in Toronto
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Jane and Finch is an infamous Toronto intersection, but the neighbourhood surrounding it is actually bounded by Highway 400, Black Creek, Keele Street and Sheppard Avenue West. 
Over the years it has received much attention for its crime rates and socioeconomic status. However, to understand exactly why this is, it s important to take a look at the neighbourhood s history. 
It used to be called Elia
The area was originally inhabited by a First Nations tribe in the 1400s. For over a century they lived along the banks of the Humber River. According to Neighbourhood Guide, the First Nations village existed from 1400 to 1550. ....

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