Old South
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Old South Real Estate
A historic neighbourhood just south of Downtown, with turn-of-the-century cottages and single-family homes around Wortley Village.
Neighbourhood Guide
Living in Old South
Located just south of Downtown, Old South is a historic neighbourhood originally developed in the mid-19th century and annexed by the City in 1890. Its housing primarily dates back to the turn of the 20th century, ranging from small cottages to large single-family homes. Wortley Village serves as the commercial and cultural heart of the neighbourhood, featuring local shops, restaurants, and the Landon Library Branch.
Parks and Amenities
Old South includes the following local amenities, parks, and facilities:
- Wortley Village & Landon Library: The commercial and community core offering walkable retail, dining, and public library services.
- Thames Park: The primary park in the area, featuring tennis courts, an outdoor pool, a picnic shelter, a community garden, and access to the Thames Valley Parkway.
- The Normal School & The Green Park: Historic landmark site operated by the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario for daycare, language classes, camps, and offices.
- Farquharson Arena: A local indoor recreation facility featuring two ice surfaces.
- Neighbourhood Green Spaces: Includes several pocket parks such as Belvedere, Duchess Avenue, Dunkirk Place, Rosel, and Gartshore.
- Local Schools: Serviced by Victoria, Wortley Road, St. Martin, Mountsfield, Holy Rosary Catholic, and Tecumseh elementary schools, with high school students attending London South Collegiate Institute and Catholic Central High School.