Toronto Little Italy Community
Toronto Little Italy Community
Submerge yourself in an area with a lively European ambiance and beautiful character homes, placed in the heart of Toronto. Little Italy appeals to a wide range of residents including trendy urbanites, young fashionable couples, and students who are renting near the University of Toronto. The area is also known as Palmerston and is filled with young families and mature residents of Italian or European heritage. Little Italy’s trendy tree-lined streets, character homes, and local café’s attract visitors from all over Downtown Toronto.
LOCATION
Little Italy is found on the western edge of Downtown Toronto and is neighboured by the communities of Seaton Village to the North, Dufferin Grove to the West, South Annex to the East, and Trinity Bellwoods to the South. Little Italy’s boundaries form a near-perfect rectangle: Bathurst Street and Dovercourt Road serve as its East and West borders respectively, while Bloor Street marks its Northern border. In addition to representing Little Italy’s Southern boundary, College Street is also the hub of Little Italy: attracting students, an active coffee culture, and ethnically diverse residents. The block is filled with coffee shops, trendy bars, nightclubs, and restaurants. Due to its walkability and ideal location, community residents can easily commute in and around the Downtown Core by foot, Subway/RT, Bus, or Streetcar. The TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) provides regular transportation services to all Downtown communities.
ATTRACTIONS
Families and young couples alike living in Palmerston Little Italy can take sunshine strolls through the community to visit numerous parks and green spaces. The area’s most renowned green space is Bickford Park. This dog-friendly area features picnic sites, walking trails, tobogganing hills in the wintertime, and a world of opportunities for family-fun! Also found in Little Italy is Art Eggleton Park and Healy William Park. Other well-known parks can be found just outside Little Italy’s boundaries: Christie Pits Park in Seaton Village and Dufferin Grove’s Dufferin Grove Park.
LITTLE ITALY HOMES FOR SALE
If you want to live in this warm and vibrant neighbourhood, contact Freeman Real Estate. Little Italy’s homes for sale come at a low cost and with tons of personality. Each property has distinguishable architectural features which makes them unique. Little Italy was originally a Jewish area until the 1950’s when a large influx of Italians arrived. The area saw an arrival of Portuguese and Chinese immigrants in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Its rich history and diversity add flavour and character to the community. Little Italy Homes For Sale include row houses and a number of new condos along College Street. Family-friendly areas, such as Markham Street, contains mostly residential and semi-detached homes. As area experts, Freeman Real Estate will be more than happy to help you find the perfect Little Italy Home For Sale.
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