ABOUT THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Riverdale lies east of the Don Valley Parkway, covering the area south of the Danforth, west of Greenwood and west along the train tracks down to Lake Shore Boulevard. Riverdale’s well-maintained homes and its proximity to downtown Toronto make it ideal for residents that want more room to grow while maintaining easy access to the city’s core. Riverdale is home to many young middle-to-upper class families who are looking to the neighbourhood’s great schools and supportive community as an ideal environment to raise their children. There are long-time homeowners in the neighbourhood, but gentrification in Riverside has pushed some out of the area, encouraged by the competitive housing market driving up the value of their homes. Riverdale is well-connected by public transit, with the Bloor-Danforth line to the north, and streetcars servicing Broadview, Gerrard and Queen. Busses supplement service along Pape, Jones and Greenwood. For drivers, the Don Valley Parkway offers easy access in and out of the city. There’s often traffic along Broadview and Queen, but the area is largely easy to navigate by car.