Toronto Neighborhoods
By Marilyn Campbell, About.com Guide to Toronto
Toronto as it exists today is actually an amalgamation of what used to be six distinct municipal entities - the borough of East York and the cities of Toronto, Etobicoke, Scarborough, York and North York. Often referred to as a city of neighborhoods, Toronto is first and foremost a city of sections as residents still refer to each area by its original name and many organizations exist to serve only one segment of the otherwise expansive Toronto.
Central Toronto and East York
Central Toronto was the entire City of Toronto before amalgamation so you'll also hear it referred to as the Old City of Toronto, Downtown Toronto, Toronto Proper or just Toronto. It contains the Downtown Core that many people think of when they think of the city and many of the major tourist attractions. In the extended area - including the former borough of East York - are many distinct and vibrant neighborhoods.
- Beaches-East York Riding
- Davenport Riding
- Distillery District Art Galleries
- Kensington Market Video Tour
- Liberty Village Video Tour
- Parkdale-High Park Riding
- Parkdale Video Tour
- Portlands Photo Tour
- Riverdale Farm
- Queen West Video Tour
- St. Paul's Riding
- Trinity-Spadina Riding
- Toronto Centre Riding
- Withrow Park
- Central Movie Theatres
- Toronto Danforth Riding
Etobicoke and York
The western side of Toronto is sometimes only thought of as place where industry and residences bump up against each other, but it is also a place where there are wonderful parks and waterways and where numerous pockets of small businesses and local spirit create active and diverse communities.
North York
Combining suburban enclaves and malls with condominium developments and the dense business district surrounding the North York Civic Centre, the north-central tip of Toronto is at once both relaxed and exciting. The area is also home to York University and Black Creek Pioneer Village.
Scarborough
The eastern part of Toronto has strong communities with a variety of cultural roots, plus exciting natural spaces uncommon in many cities, such as the Scarborough Bluffs and the Rouge Valley. Scarborough is also where you'll find the popular Toronto Zoo.
