What to Expect: Great restaurants and night life. There are many of Toronto’s top-rated restaurants in Little Portugal along Dundas Street West and College Street. There are also many lounges that open late and close in the wee hours of the morning. Little Portugal is unique, because of the combination of peaceful side streets and exciting main streets for nights on the town. There are speciality businesses here such as cheese shops, spas, butchers, bakeries, and art galleries. For outdoor space, walk to McCormick Park, where you'll find a playground, baseball diamond, and a cafe. For travelling by TTC, hop on Dundas or College streetcar, or a bus on Dufferin. Drivers can get to the Gardiner Expressway or Lakeshore Boulevard in about fifteen minutes.
What NOT to Expect: This area really has it all! The only thing you'll want to leave for is water access. Hop on the TTC to when you want to get to the lake.
A Day in the Life: Your new condo in Little Portugal is located on a pleasant tree-lined street. Walk a block to College Street for a scone from the independent coffee bar. Then, visit The Shop for your weekly macrame class. Start making a gorgeous macrame hanging for the wall above your couch. Have a tasty lunch with your classmate at the Vietnamese place down the street. Then, head to the park to play frisbee with some new friends from your building. Walk home and change for a fancy dinner with someone special. Meet up at the Portuguese restaurant you've heard so much about. Like everything else about Little Portugal, the restaurant doesn't disappoint!
In Summary: Toronto’s Little Portugal neighbourhood is a cultural hub with cozy side streets and a lively local restaurant scene.