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North Riverdale

Broadview Views and Family-Friendly Streets

About North Riverdale

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.

Key Highlights

Walkability

87/100 - Very Walkable

Transit

Broadview Station (Line 2); Broadview streetcar (504); Pape bus (72)

Vibe

Family-friendly, scenic, community-rich

What Makes North Riverdale Special

Riverdale Park skyline views and toboggan hill
Riverdale Farm free urban farm experience
Victorian and Edwardian heritage homes
Broadview Avenue cafes with downtown views
Walking distance to Danforth Greektown
Broadview subway station access

Liveability Scores

93

Walk Score

Walker’s Paradise

95

Transit Score

Excellent Transit

84

Bike Score

Very Bikeable

Local Favourites in North Riverdale

The best-rated spots right in the neighbourhood, from cosy cafes to beautiful parks.

Bakeries

Issho Bakery

4.9

583 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y2, Canada

286 reviews

Hailed Coffee - Riverdale

4.8

801 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y5, Canada

555 reviews$$

Alice Marie Bakery & Coffee

4.8

807 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y5, Canada

120 reviews

Bars & Pubs

Farside

4.7

600 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y3, Canada

402 reviews$

Cafes & Coffee Shops

Rooster Coffee House

4.6

479 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 2N4, Canada

1,706 reviews$

Riverdale Perk Cafe

4.5

633 Logan Avenue, Toronto, ON M4K 3C4, Canada

536 reviews$$

Restaurants

Wynona Toronto

4.6

819 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y8, Canada

674 reviews$$

Lady Marmalade

4.5

265 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2G6, Canada

2,584 reviews$$

Playgrounds

Eastdale Playground

3.8

1T4, 160 Boulton Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2J9, Canada

14 reviews

Happening in Toronto

Upcoming events, festivals, and community gatherings across the city.

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Hamilton at the Princess of Wales Theatre

Princess of Wales Theatre

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Mar14

St. Lawrence Market Saturday Artisan Market

St. Lawrence Market

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Mar15

AGO Exhibit: Canadian Modernism Reimagined

Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)

arts
Mar19

Toronto Tech Meetup: AI & the Future of Work

MaRS Discovery District

techFree
Mar21

Jazz Nights at The Rex Hotel

The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

music
Mar28

Improv Comedy Night at Second City Toronto

The Second City Toronto

arts
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