Welcome to North Riverdale

Known by many Torontonians as a thriving residential neighbourhood, Riverdale was formerly a town before it was annexed by the City of Toronto in 1884. Its tree-lined side-streets are complemented by the various styles of Victorian and Edwardian residential architecture, primarily built between the 1880s and the Great Depression.

The neighbourhood has seen the rise and fall of prosperity over the past century. The grand homes built on some streets are a testimony to prosperous times. Despite this rich housing stock, the area was considered to be down-and-out in the 1970s. Since then, the area has rebounded dramatically and is now a trendy and expensive residential district, attracting many young professionals and families.

Neighbourhood Hot spots

Old Nick

Restaurant

14 beers on tap, a beautiful secluded patio, great music, amazing live music and a killer Award Winning Brunch every Saturday and Sunday.

We have a great staff who are here to help you. One, Martin Yankovich, who was voted Now Magazine's best server for 2009 and 2010.

Allen's

Restaurant

Allen's stands as owner John Maxwell's loving tribute to the Irish-American saloons of his native New York. Extensive use of wood, a tin ceiling, oak-plank floor, and warm dark colours give Allen's, the glow of comfortable tradition.

Riverdale Park

Amenity

Riverdale park is divided by the Don River which serves to divide the central from east end of the city. The park's east side has public tennis courts/ice sheets, a swimming pool, track, and baseball/soccer fields. On the west side there are a few more diamonds and a field house with public washrooms. Up the hill you'll find Riverdale farm which is a favorite for the kids. The parks are also a favorite for dog walkers and in the winter provide some of the best tobogganing in the city.

Withrow Park

Amenity

Withrow Park is among Toronto's large multi-purpose parks which features an off leash dog run, artificial ice rink, and parks and rec field houses. In the morning commuting cyclist pass by dog walkers and early rises practicing Tai Chi. A thriving farmers market is active Saturday mornings. Withrow Park is named after John Jacob Withrow (1833-1900), a local landowner and builder, who also served as a city alderman and was one of the founders of what would become the Canadian National Exhibition.

Neighbourhood Schools

(J/S) Frankland Community School

(J/S) Earl Grey Senior Public School

(S) Riverdale Collegiate Institute

(S) Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute

(S) Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute

neighbourhood transit