Overview: a guide to Toronto’s iconic Casa Loma neighbourhood, including its history, architecture, cuisine, retail, events, activities and more. Casa Loma: History & Geography The neighbourhood began in 1911 with the construction of a Gothic Revival castle by wealthy financier Sir Henry Pallett. With 98 rooms, 200,000 sq. ft. of…
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Neighbourhood Profile: Palmerston-Little Italy
Overview: a comprehensive guide to Toronto’s Palmerston-Little Italy neighbourhood, including its history, retail, cuisine, arts, culture, real estate, and more. Palmerston-Little Italy: History & Geography First, there’s Palmerston, which is mostly residential, and next Little Italy, which is mainly commercial. The two neighbourhoods are located in central Toronto, bordered by…
The Ultimate Guide To Toronto’s Distillery District
Overview: a comprehensive guide to Toronto’s Distillery District, including its history, architecture, arts, retail, restaurants, events and more. Distillery District: History & Architecture In fact, the neighbourhood is actually called The Distillery Historic District. That’s because it contains several heritage buildings and the biggest collection of Victorian architecture in North…
Neighbourhood Profile: Yonge and St. Clair
Overview: a comprehensive guide to Toronto’s Yonge and St. Clair neighbourhood, including its history, real estate, retail, cuisine, schools and more. Yonge and St. Clair: History & Geography Why live in Yonge and St. Clair? TorontoLife has the answer: Many well-to-do condo dwellers skip over CityPlace and Liberty Village in…
Neighbourhood Profile: Yonge and Lawrence
Overview: a complete guide to Toronto’s Yonge and Lawrence neighbourhood, including its history, geography, arts, culture, cuisine, retail, nightlife, and more. Yonge and Lawrence: History & Geography Located in uptown Toronto, Yonge and Lawrence is named after its two main thoroughfares: Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue East. Originally home to…