Cabbagetown
Neighborhoods
Central
Architecture, History, Photography, Local Culture, Shopping
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
Busy/High traffic
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cabbagetown
A cabbage patch no more
| Address: | Phone: |
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237 Carlton St (At Parliament) Toronto, ON M5A 2L2 |
+1 416 921 0857 Fax: +1 416 975 9338 |
Description
One of the oldest sections of Toronto, this historic area has grown from a World War I lower class housing project to the largest enclave of Victorian homes in North America. With the advent of the railway business in Canada, a rail complex at the end of the Don River attracted Irish immigrants fleeing the Great War for the relative safety of Toronto. Much as today, the community was a strong-knit group; the only difference is that today's residents no longer grow cabbages on their front patches of dirt. Today its streets straddle a line between hip and gentrification.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 24 hrsNotes: Hours vary according to individual attractions and businesses.
Visit Time: 1hr-3hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with some covering. Notes: The neighborhood's main commercial strip is on Parliament Street, where several great cafes, like the Jet Fuel, can be found. Also, at Riverdale Farm, there is a farmhouse, a barn, and a shed where one can take shelter in the event of a downpour.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
Castle Frank
Best Modes of Transportation:
Subway
Notes: The College Streetcar pulls up right in the heart of Cabbagetown.
Parking Availability: Yes
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