Fortunately, Cabbagetown is not the only place in Toronto to find original Victorian architecture. If you wish to admire buildings of the period, the Distillery District contains the largest and best preserved collection of Victorian-era industrial architecture in all of North America – and it has the cobblestone streets to back it up. If you want to purchase and live in a Victorian home, other Toronto neighbourhoods rife with century homes include the Annex, Parkdale (where many of the most impressive mansions have been converted to multi-unit housing), and Rosedale (where Victorian stock remains despite increasing construction of monster homes).
Getting over the hurdle
But what makes Cabbagetown such a vibrant place to live? Other cities in North America have neighbourhoods with as many homes from the Victorian era as Cabbagetown, but many of them have been casualties of fires, neglect and urban development. Cabbagetown has endured because of its sheer liveability. Residents enjoy the neighbourhood services, like local corner variety stores, restaurants and pubs, pharmacies and several distinct shopping districts within walking distance. And of course, they enjoy living in and amongst so many beautifully preserved and restored heritage homes that lend a unique charm to the streetscape.
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