One of the most visible, vibrant ethnic communities in Toronto today, Little Portugal is a neighbourhood in transition. It has witnessed rapid gentrification in recent years, which underscores its dynamic personality and property opportunity.Here Old World traditions meet 21st-century styles: you'll find charming European bakeries, sophisticated art galleries, colourful boutiques, and exciting restaurants and nightspots.
Many residents of Little Portugal have lived here for years, making many occupants homeowners, but there are usually good rentals available on the market. The neighbourhood is home to seniors and families of Portuguese and Brazilian descent, as well as some newer residents of the urban professional persuasion.
Life in Little Portugal is centred around food and family get-togethers, especially for the old timers who make up a big proportion of the community that lives here.
This neighbourhood is wonderfully reflective of the symbiotic relationship between residential property and commercial business, enmeshed together, creating a colourful streetscape while enhancing the quality of urban lifestyle with colour, character and convenience.
Running north from Queen to College, East from Dovercourt and West to Dufferin, little portugal boasts beautiful Victorian row houses and mid-century semis. Most of the homes in the neighbourhood are low-rise apartment buildings, although there are still quite a few small but nice detached homes.