Regant Park
The vibe
Once Canada's first public housing project, Regent Park has been reinvented as a close-knit downtown community of new condos, parks and public art, home to residents from more than sixty cultural backgrounds. 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
Regent Park offers a rare mix this close to the core: new-build housing, some of the better-value pricing downtown, and a community-first spirit that has survived the redevelopment. Families and young professionals alike are drawn to the parks, the Regent Park Aquatic Centre and an easy walk to the Distillery District. The appeal also tends to hold up across different stages of life. A neighbourhood that works for busy professionals can continue to make sense as priorities shift toward more space, schools, recreation or simply having more of daily life close to home. That combination helps explain the area's appeal to families and young professionals, 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
Beyond the new towers, Regent Park rewards the curious, the Daniels Spectrum arts hub, community gardens and the Parliament Street food scene just to the west.
Local Favourites
Daniels Spectrum
Regent Park Aquatic Centre
Cafe ZUZU
House on Parliament
Paintbox Bistro
Getting around
The 505 Dundas streetcar runs along the neighbourhood's south edge and buses run along Parliament
Dundas and Queen streetcars reach the subway quickly
The Don Valley Parkway is close for drivers
The Don River trails and Distillery District are an easy walk or ride.
Commute to Downtown
About 10-15 minutes to Union Station by car
Roughly 25 minutes by transit
Explore Schools in Neighbourhood
Nelson Mandela Park Public School
Lord Dufferin Junior & Senior Public School
Rose Avenue Junior Public School
