
Broadview Views and Family-Friendly Streets
North Riverdale is one of Toronto's most beloved family neighbourhoods, perched on the east side of the Don Valley with commanding views of the downtown skyline from Broadview Avenue. The area stretches east from Broadview to roughly Pape Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Riverdale Park, and its residential streets are a beautiful collection of Victorian and Edwardian homes with deep porches, mature gardens, and the kind of architectural charm that makes this part of the city irresistible to young families. Riverdale Park is the neighbourhood's defining green space, offering a vast hillside that serves as an informal amphitheatre for skyline watching, kite flying, and winter tobogganing. The Riverdale Farm, a free working farm in the heart of the city, is a beloved destination for children. Broadview Avenue's cafes and restaurants benefit from those famous westward views, while the Danforth's Greektown strip is just steps north. Broadview Station on Line 2 provides subway access, and the neighbourhood's walkability is excellent. North Riverdale is the kind of neighbourhood that people move to when they start a family and never want to leave.
Walkability
87/100 - Very Walkable
Transit
Broadview Station (Line 2); Broadview streetcar (504); Pape bus (72)
Vibe
Family-friendly, scenic, community-rich
Walker’s Paradise
Excellent Transit
Very Bikeable
The best-rated spots right in the neighbourhood, from cosy cafes to beautiful parks.
583 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y2, Canada
801 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y5, Canada
807 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y5, Canada
600 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y3, Canada
479 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 2N4, Canada
633 Logan Avenue, Toronto, ON M4K 3C4, Canada
819 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y8, Canada
265 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2G6, Canada
1T4, 160 Boulton Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2J9, Canada
Upcoming events, festivals, and community gatherings across the city.
Princess of Wales Theatre
St. Lawrence Market
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
MaRS Discovery District
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar
The Second City Toronto
Explore the communities surrounding North Riverdale.
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