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Neighbourhoods in Toronto

Visitors to Toronto can truly experience the world with over 100 languages and dialects being spoken and celebrated in greater Toronto. Not sure where to start? Here's a listing where you'll find each of Toronto's distinct neighbourhoods and what treasures they hold. Enjoy the tour!

Bloor/Yorkville

Bounded by Bloor St. West, Avenue Rd., Davenport Rd. and Yonge St. TTC: Bay Station
Elegant shopping and dining, designer boutiques, antique shops and galleries.

Cabbagetown

East of Parliament St., between Wellesley and Dundas St. East. TTC: College, then streetcar eastbound
A gracious neighbourhood of renovated Victorian homes and lovely parks including Riverdale Farm.

Chinatown 

Corner of Spadina and Dundas St. West. TTC: St. Patrick Station, then streetcar westbound
Shops, markets and a vast selection of authentic Chinese restaurants.  

Corso Italia

St. Clair Avenue, between Lansdowne and Westmount Ave. TTC: St. Clair West, then streetcar westbound
This part of town is known for its fashionable shops that reflect what's hot in Europe.

Distillery Historic District

Trinity and Mill Street in the Parliament and Front St. vicinity
Victorian industrial architecture houses a variety of galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and shops.

Downtown Yonge 

Yonge Street between Front and Bloor Streets, centred around Dundas Street

Storefronts and signs compete for your attention as streams of pedestrians head towards their destinations at varying speeds.

Entertainment District

Roughly bounded by Queen Street West, Yonge Street, Spadina Ave and Queens Quay West.
A lively concentration of theatres, restaurants, nightspots, shops, and attractions.

Fashion District 

Spadina Avenue, between Dundas and Front St. TTC: King Station, then streetcar westbound
Terrific bargains on local fashions, fabric, leathers and furs.

Financial District + Underground City

Bounded by Queen St, Front St, Yonge St. and Avenue Rd. TTC: King, Union, or St. Andrew Stations
Dozens of towering glass, concrete and steel monoliths are a must-see.

Greektown

Danforth Ave., between Chester and Jones Ave. TTC: Chester Station
This lively area features authentic Greek cuisine and a fascinating mix of speciality shops.

Harbourfront

Queen's Quay, between Bathurst and Jarvis St. TTC: Union Station, then streetcar southbound
Speciality shops at Queen's Quay Terminal, art and theatre at Harbourfront Centre and a terrific lakeside trail.

Kensington Market

Between Dundas and College, west of Spadina Ave. TTC: Queen's Park Station, then streetcar westbound
Multicultural shops packed with goods from all over the globe.

Koreatown

Bloor Street West, between Bathurst and Christie St. TTC: Bathurst
Shops stocking exotic herbs, acupuncture centres, and Korean restaurants abound here.

Little India

Gerrard St, around Coxwell Ave, Greenwood Ave and Main St. TTC: Coxwell Station and Southbound 22 bus, Westbound 506 Streetcar
A festival-like atmosphere, where you’ll find restaurants, grocers, and shops that specialize in traditional clothing.

Little Italy

College St. between Euclid Ave and Shaw St. TTC: Queen's Park Station, then streetcar westbound
The spiritual home of Toronto's Italian community is packed with trattorias, trendy restaurants, cafés, and traditional poolhalls.

Little Poland

Roncesvalles Ave. between King St. and Dundas Street West. TTC: Dundas West Station
This area specializes in traditional cuisine, bakeries, cafés, and caters to its Eastern European and Russian residents.

Old Town

The area roughly bordered by Yonge Street to the west, the Don River to the east, Queen Street East to the north and the city’s railway lines to the south
Local arts, culture and heritage and a large concentration of Victorian architecture.

Portugal Village

area bordered by Trinity Bellwoods Park, College St. West, Spadina Ave and Ossington Ave
Dozens of bake shops, restaurants, cheese stores, and fish markets and home to Toronto's large Portuguese community.

Queen Street West

ueen St. West, between Yonge St. and Bathurst Ave. TTC: Queen Station, then streetcar westbound
Trendy restaurants, cutting-edge fashion, galleries, and dance clubs.

Rosedale & Forest Hill

Rosedale, which is roughly bounded by the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks to the north, Yonge Street to the west, Rosedale Valley Road to the south, and Bayview Avenue to the east, is divided into a north and south portion by the Park Drive Ravine.
Home to Toronto's most established citizens, winding streets with magnificent homes and well-tended gardens and parks.

St. Lawrence Market

Corner of Jarvis and Front St. TTC: Union Station, then walk east
Site of the city's original market. Home to local farmers, artists and artisans.

The Beaches

Queen St. East, between Coxwell and Victoria Park Ave. TTC: Queen Station, then streetcar eastbound
Antique shops, clapboard cottages and quirky stores and restaurants typify the Beach. Don't forget the boardwalk.

The Gay Village

Area surrounding Church and Wellesley Sts. TTC: Wellesley Station, then walk east.
Dubbed “The Village”, this neighbourhood plays host to Canada's largest annual gay and lesbian Pride celebrations.

Toronto Islands

TTC: Union Station, then streetcar southbound; transfer to Island Ferries
A summer amusement park, paddleboats and bikes for rent, in-line skating paths, and grass for picnics.