Cabbagetown
The vibe
Home to the largest collection of preserved Victorian homes in North America, Cabbagetown pairs small-town community pride with an easy walk into downtown Toronto. There is a distinctly urban rhythm here: people are out walking, grabbing coffee, meeting friends and using the neighbourhood throughout the day rather than simply commuting in and out. Residential streets and local gathering places give the area a sense of community that can be easy to miss in the middle of a busy city. That balance gives the neighbourhood a strong sense of place and makes it feel like somewhere to live, not simply somewhere to own.
Why live here
The Cabbagetown Residents Association keeps neighbourhood heritage and events thriving, from the annual Fall Festival to the community-wide yard sale. Riverdale Farm and Riverdale Park give residents genuine green space, and proximity to Toronto Metropolitan University and George Brown College adds to the appeal for families and students alike. There is also value in the neighbourhood's established identity. Buyers are not relying on a future promise of what the area might become; much of the lifestyle, community infrastructure and local character is already here. That combination helps explain the area's appeal to family-friendly and heritage-minded, while the range of streets and housing styles can offer very different experiences within the same broader neighbourhood. In other words, you are buying into a neighbourhood that can make everyday life easier while still feeling distinctly Toronto.
Neighbourhood gems
Cabbagetown's real treasure is Riverdale Farm, a working farm in the middle of the city
Historic laneways
Cabbagetown Fall Festival
Parliament Street strip locals still consider their own
Local Favourites
The Scullery
Jet Fuel Coffee
F'Amelia Ristorante
Kingyo Toronto
Getting around
The Sherbourne bus and Parliament streetcar connect to the Bloor-Danforth subway line
The Wellesley and Carlton buses reach the Yonge-University line
The Don Valley Parkway is about five minutes away by car.The Sherbourne bus and Parliament streetcar connect to the Bloor-Danforth subway line
The Wellesley and Carlton buses reach the Yonge-University line
The Don Valley Parkway is about five minutes away by car
Commute to Downtown
About 20 minutes to Union Station by car
Well served by transit for a quick trip downtown
Explore Schools in Neighbourhood
Winchester Junior & Senior Public School
Rose Avenue Junior Public School
Sprucecourt Junior Public School
Lord Dufferin Junior & Senior Public School
