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TORONTO’S NEIGHBOURHOODS DOWNTOWN Distillery Historic District Founded in 1832, the Gooderham & Worts Distil- Baldwin Village lery eventually became the largest distillery in the Home to the Draft Dodgers during the Vietnam War, British Empire. Today, it’s a pedestrian only village this village is a collection of cozy independent res- entirely dedicated to the arts, culture and enter- taurants and retailers that represent the culturally di- tainment. This historically rich neighbourhood verse heartbeat of Toronto. This local hangout offers boasts charming restaurants, original shops and an astonishing mixture of aromas and an abundance galleries that are unique to the city. Visit the pic- of international cuisine. turesque cobblestone streets and alleyways of the Baldwin and McCaul most filmed location in Canada. Public Transit: Take the 505 Dundas West Streetcar to Mc- Mill Street and Parliament Caul St. and walk south to Baldwin St. Public Transit: Take 504 King Streetcar to Parliament St. Cabbagetown and walk south to Mill St. Settled by the Irish fleeing the potato famine in Ire- Downtown Yonge land, this district coined its name from the cabbage (compass navigation starting point) gardens found on their front lawns. Today, a stroll Located on historic Yonge St., surveyed by founder down Parliament reveals a shabby-chic street filled John Graves Simcoe to make the longest street in the with specialty shops, art galleries, theatres and res- world, Downtown Yonge is the heart of Toronto. At taurants. This area is known for its captivating collec- the busiest intersection in the country, visitors can tions of Victorian Gothic to Greek revival mansions, find the urban hub for free city events and live con- Riverdale Farm and the botanical Allan Gardens. certs in Yonge-Dundas Square and the largest shop- Parliament and Carlton ping mall, the Toronto Eaton Centre. This vibrant spot Public Transit: Take the 506 College (Carlton) Streetcar east- is known for its theatres, restaurants, and shopping. bound to Parliament St. Yonge and Dundas Public Transit: At Dundas Subway Station. Chinatown One of six Chinese communities, this area remains Entertainment District the shopping, political and cultural hub for Chinese North America's most diverse entertainment destina- descendants living in Toronto. Sunday is the trad- tion and neighbourhood, is the vibrant home to hun- itional market day in Chinatown but any day is per- dreds of restaurants, nightclubs, sporting facilities, fect to stroll through this neighbourhood which will boutiques, hotels, attractions and live theatre. Locat- stimulate all senses. ed in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Entertain- Dundas West and Spadina ment District encompasses eight square blocks and Public Transit: Take the 505 Dundas West Streetcar to offers an array of activities for locals and visitors alike. Spadina Ave. King West and John Public Transit: At St. Andrew Subway Station and walk west. Church-Wellesley Village Financial District In 1826, Alexander Wood, a pioneering gay mer- Home to Canada’s tallest skyscrapers and architec- chant, started Canada’s largest L.G.T.B. community. tural marvels, the financial heart of Canada holds Amongst the rainbow flag filled streets, this area is the second largest stock exchange in North America packed with queer-oriented shops, cafés, restaurants, (TSX), national and international banks, law firms, cor- bars and nightclubs. This neighbourhood hosts one porate head offices and other big businesses. Over of the world’s largest Pride Festivals every June and 1200 restaurants and shops service the estimated was selected to host World Pride in 2014. 100,000 people that work here, including the world’s Church and Wellesley largest underground shopping concourse, The PATH. Public Transit: At Wellesley Subway Station and walk east King West and Bay to Church St. Public Transit: Walk west along King from King Subway Station. Corktown Kensington Market Named by the original Irish settlers, Corktown houses Kensington Market has evolved from a turn of the the first “free” school; Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, and century Jewish market filled with goods to sell, into the first Roman Catholic Church; St. Paul’s Basilica. To- a neighbourhood. Every day is an amalgamation of ronto’s best-known Irishman, Timothy Eaton, turned activity with endless stalls of fresh meats and vege- his dry goods shop into Canada’s largest department tables, bakeries, vintage clothing and most import- store; today it’s the famous Toronto Eaton Centre. Ex- antly, bargains! Wander through the narrow streets perience the Irish charm with the many quaint jazz and take advantage of the unique shopping and cool bars, restaurants and shops found here. Queen East and Sackville bars that make this area so extraordinary. Make sure Public Transit: Take the 501 Neville Park (Queen) Streetcar to check out Pedestrian Sundays, the last Sunday of eastbound to Sackville St. every month from May to October, where the streets come alive with free events and entertainment. Dundas West and Kensington Public Transit: Take the 505 Dundas West Streetcar to Kensington Ave. www.torontocityguide.com | 5 TORONTO’S NEIGHBOURHOODS The Feast of St. Lawrence, a Shakespeare play in Bard King West Village in Berczy, lunchtime music at Berczy Beats and histor- A developer who converted old industrial spaces into trendy living and local hip hangouts coined the ical re-enactors and artisans showcasing the history phrase King West Village. Now, the centre of entre- of the area. It’s all part of what makes Old Town To- preneurship and creativity, this emerging area is filled ronto a popular destination for residents, businesses with “male-centric” shopping, trendy restaurants and and visitors. hipster bars that are synonymous with fashion, de- Front East and Jarvis Public Transit: Take 504 King Streetcar to Jarvis and walk sign and style. south to Front. King West and Portland Public Transit: Take 504 King Streetcar Westbound to Toronto Islands Portland St. Appreciated for centuries by the First Nation Can- Liberty Village adians as a sacred place of self-rejuvenation. Today The name “Liberty” comes from the street where approximately 1.2 million people visit the Islands prisoners would first set foot upon their release from each year for spectacular views of Toronto’s skyline, the Central Prison and the Mercer Reformatory for lagoons and waterways that are populated by ducks, Women. With the arrival of the railway in the 1850s, swans, and migratory birds. The Islands feature picnic Liberty Village became a booming industrial area with areas, beaches, award-winning gardens, an amuse- many warehouses, factories and tall chimney smoke ment park, hedge maze, petting zoo and hiking/ stacks; all of which serve as landmarks today.