Suzanne Senst

Little Portugal
Characterized by the vibrant and colourful Portuguese community that still makes up a large part of its population, Toronto’s Little Portugal neighbourhood is one of the city’s most active and exciting areas:

• Mixed with Italian, Brazilian and, increasingly, Asian populations
• the area is also becoming home to a growing number of young professionals and artists
• This part of Toronto hosts a growing segment of the city’s cutting-edge artistic community.
• Little Portugal also encompasses the urban oasis of Beaconsfield Village, with its quiet, leafy streets.
• The whole of the neighbourhood has become a highly sought after destination for young professionals, especially those with families,

•  The many beautiful houses range from the Gothic and Victorian semi-detached and rowhouses near Dundas to the larger two- and three- storey homes near Queen
• A few luxury condo projects have taken root, the tree-lined streets have become even more attractive to those seeking Old World charm while remaining easily connected to the ultra-modern city.

• Trinity Bellwoods Park, where there's plenty of open space, tennis courts, a dog park, and a children's playground.
• There are also a ton of great restaurants to try along Queen Street West,
• You should also try one of the bakeries along Dundas Street.
• Little Portugal is very walkable, with plenty of public transportation nearby with streetcars along Dundas, Queen, College, as well as the Bloor subway not too far North.

• The Grove Community School (JK-3)
• Givins/Shaw Junior Public School (JK-6)
• Parkdale Junior & Senior Public School (JK-8)
• Parkdale Collegiate Institute (9-12)
• Central Commerce Collegiate Institute (9-12)
• Harbord Collegiate Institute (9-12)
• Holy Family (Catholic Elementary)
• Senhor Santo Cristo (Catholic Elementary). May be transformed to a community hub.
• St. Luke (Catholic Elementary)
• Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton (Catholic Secondary)