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D o w n to w n
Midto w n
west end
D owntown
W est E nd
E ast E nd
M idtown
The downtown core of Toronto is home to the
Financial District and Entertainment District as well
as a host of major attractions, sports teams and
restaurants. In Downtown Toronto, there are a
whole host of attractions that you can visit such as
the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, the
historic St. Lawrence Market in Old Town and the
Distillery Historic District. Yorkville is another great
neighbourhood to visit in Downtown as there are
some exclusive restaurants, speciality food shops
and art galleries that you can visit and unsurprisingly
it is seen as Toronto’s answer to Fifth Avenue.
A great place to go celebrity spotting during the
Toronto International Film Festival in September
too!
The neighbourhoods in the West End of Toronto
revolve around High Park and it’s rural setting
provides the perfect backdrop for the beautiful leafy
streetscapes and the craftsman-style architecture
that the West End is famous for. As well as being
home to some of the nicest neighbourhoods in
Toronto and being known as a trendy part of the
city, there are lots of places that you can explore.
Many of the top Eastern European bakeries and
food shops are situated in Roncesvalles Village in
the West End, so if you are a foodie, then this area
should be at the top of your bucket list. A jewel
in the crown of the West End is High Park, which
is Toronto’s largest public park, and here you can
enjoy lots of walking trails, picnic areas and gardens.
The gateway to the East End area of Toronto is the
Prince Edward Viaduct or the Bloor Street Viaduct
as it is also known, which is a landmark in it’s own
right as it is one of the most famous bridges in
Toronto. The East End is home to many trendy
neighbourhoods and is home to some of the city’s
biggest festivals and events, making it a popular
destination to visit if you are holidaying in Toronto.
You can visit the trendy neighbourhoods of
Leslieville, Riverside and Danforth Village. Arguably
the most famous neighbourhood in the East End is
The Beach, which started out as a cottage
community but is now a place where thousands
flock to enjoy the lakeside views, walk on the
famous Boardwalk, play beach volleyball and shop
and dine at the colourful stores and restaurants.
Midtown in itself is home to some of the finest
Toronto neighbourhoods with the likes of Rosedale,
Moore Park and Forest Hill all located here. The
Forest Hill neighbourhood is one of Toronto’s most
prestigious districts and is home to some of the
country’s top schools as well as lots of mansions.
It is one of the city’s prettiest neighbourhoods with
lots of winding roads, sloping hills and parks. Moore
Park is surrounded on all sides by natural barriers
with the Moore Park Ravine to the east, the Vale of
Avoca Ravine to the west and the Park Drive
Ravine to the south. Midtown is also home to
some top Toronto attractions. The largest medieval
castle in Canada, Casa Loma, is one great attraction
you have to visit. It has a colourful history and is
one of the city’s most popular attractions.
Neighbourhoods in Downtown
Yorkville, Downtown Core
Entertainment District
Queens Quay & Spadina/Cityplace
Neighbourhoods in West End
The Annex, Roncesvalles, Kensington
Little Italy, Dovercourt, Bloordale Village
West Queen West, King West, Liberty Village
High Park North, Parkdale & Chinatown
Neighbourhoods in East End
Danforth-Greektown, Leslieville, Little India
Moss Park, The Village, East Chinatown
Cabbagetown, Corktown & The Beaches
Neighbourhoods in Midtown
Davisville Village/St Clair & Yonge/Mount Pleasant
Rosedale/Summerhill, Yonge & Eglinton
& Eglinton West
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