About
Cabbagetown is a heritage community dating back to the mid 1850s, brought back to life through restoration, renovation and community pride. The name began as a derogatory term used by Toronto’s wealthy British residents. The area was largely settled by Irish famine immigrants who landed in Toronto in the late 1840s. Cabbages were a vegetable that grew well in the area’s sandy soil and provided a source of food as well as income for the new community.
On our walk, we take in a variety of architectural styles, including builder designed Victorian homes and simplified workers’ cottages, sites such as Riverdale Farm, all while learning the stories of people who lived in this area.
This walk will also be provided in French.
Location
Walks are under 2 hours and take place rain or shine
Walks start and end at convenient meeting locations - look for the ROMWalks blue umbrella
Start: NE corner Parliament St. and Winchester St. (near 539 Parliament St.)
End: Parliament St. and Wellesley St.
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Open to public, no registration required.