Palmerston-Little-Italy, Toronto

The metropolitan government and the Ontario provincial government had proposed to create a six-lane North-South expressway during the 1950s and 1960s. This was a key division of Grand Trunk and the Canadian National Railway. Originally, the railway was supposed to run from Guelph to Southampton. However, Listowel was needed to link to the railway. Along with this, it was decided a yard with maintenance shops would also be needed. However, the subdivisions were later abandoned and the railroad decided to build a junction and then named the station Palmerstone. This is a neighborhood situated within central Toronto. This neighborhood is quite mature and there are two neighborhoods side by side in this place, one is Palmerstone and the other is Little Italy along with the commercial enclave of Mirvish Village. This neighborhood is mainly residential, filled with semi-detached homes. There are a large number of properties available for sale as well as for renting purposes. There are condominiums available, townhomes, detached Victorian houses, and annex homes available here.

This neighborhood has received a score of 73 in case of livability. This place has ranked 190 out of all the neighborhoods in Toronto and a ranking of 1132 ranking among all the other places in Ontario. However, in terms of cost of living, this place is 37% more expensive than CDN average. The figures for the Palmerstone neighbourhood are given below.

The people of Palmerstone are highly progressive, pluralistic, business-minded, and conscientious. This neighborhood is rich in its history and culture with people from different parts of the world calling it home. There are many festivals, which take place in Palmerstone as well as in Toronto, which makes it one of the most attractive places in Canada. This locality has a lot of potential to grow. There are people who only speak English in the area for the Palmerstone location.

This neighborhood is developing largely. New residences are being developed and people from different parts of the world are settling in here. For this purpose, this town is going through a large amount of expansion in terms of infrastructure. Many new schools, restaurants, hotels, and healthcare centers are being developed here.

Schools

• Aukaotere school
• Awatapu College
• Bunnythorpe school
•  Cloverlea school
• College street normal school
• Freyberg High school
• Linton Country School
• Longburn School
• Milson School
• Manukura
• Our Lady of Lourdes School
• Mana Tamariki

Shopping Centers

• CF Toronto Eaton Center
• Dufferin Mall
• Yorkdale Shopping center
• Dufferin Mall
• College Center
• Dollarama
• BMV Books
• Wine Rack

Healthcare Centers

• Crest Hospital
• Broadway Specialist Centre
• Crest Specialist Centre
• Top End Medical Centre
• Palmerstone and District Hospital
• I-MED Radiology Network

Restaurants

• Homestyle flavors
• Teviotdale Truck Stop
• Yours Family Restaurant
• Subway
• Minto Shawarma
• Tim Hortons

There are many places where you can visit in your free time. There are a large number of museums, events, and other attraction spots, which usually draw the attention of tourists here. Some of these top tourist attractions can be mentioned below:

City of Waterloo Museum

This place is ranked as the number one place, which you cannot miss in Palmerstone. This place is also suitable for children. You will get to know a lot about the history of the town and its rich culture and people. This museum is named after the Duke of Wellington who defeated Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo. This museum houses different artifacts of the war.

CN Tower

This tower is located on the shore of Lake Ontario. The height of this tower is 553 meters and it is one of the tallest buildings in the world. An observation desk provides a panoramic view of the whole city. Other than this, you can also try the outdoor walk or the edge walking available here.

The neighbourhood has several interesting things to do. There are arts centres and festivals here along with several shopping centres nearby. There are several leading dine destinations like Subway and Minto Shawarma as well.

Randolph Center for the Arts

This is a heritage of Canada. Some of the greatest artists such as Oscar Peterson, Jim Carrey, and Gordon Pinset have graced the stage with their presence. Some of the important shows hosted here are Just for Laughs, Evil Dead: The Musical, auditions of Once, Bat Boy: the musical and many others. If you love arts and shows then this theater is the best place to enjoy a good show

Enjoy the Winter Festival

Canada's Wonderland is the best place to go during the Christmas season. You can go ice-skating along with different live shows. Lights and services, which you can enjoy with great food.

Meal at via Allegro Ristorante

This restaurant is well known for its European and Italian dishes. If you are a vegetarian then you can also come to this place. You can also get a gluten free meal. Some of the famous dishes here are Beef Carpaccio, Sea Bass and many others.

Go to Lido Aquatic Center

This is kind of like an amusement Park in the heart of Toronto. There is an adult pool, children pool, indoor hydroxide, sauna, aqua aerobics and many other activities, which you can take part in.

There are numerous areas which are easily accessible from the location. Some of them are given for your perusal.

• Palmerstone to Peel station: 900 meters
• Palmerstone to Toronto Pearson International Airport: 124.2 KM
• Palmerstone to Bakewell distance: the distance between Palmerstone and Bakewell is 4 KM.

The neighbourhood shops are quite popular. There are many markets offering everything from food and essentials to other household products. There are several such markets nearby, making it convenient for residents to access everything they need within a short radius.

Saint Lawrence market

This is a major public market in Toronto, Ontario. You can get food and drinks here. Other than this, you will also get many recreational activities to indulge in. This marketplace is also known for its healthcare and beauty products.

Kensington Market BIA

You will get a large variety of food items here. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, and many other cuisines are also available. You can also get fresh vegetables, vegan items, and baked goods here.

6X8 Market

This is a local market for artists and creators. You can find different kinds of gifts here. You can find food items, home decor items, and other health-related items at affordable prices.

Sea Kings Fish Market Toronto

This is the place to find different kinds of fishes here. There is a large variety of fish and seafood available here at affordable prices.

The demographics of Palmesterone tell an interesting story. The population is 5113 people and the median age is 34.6. This makes it a younger neighbourhood overall. There are 55% married couples as well here.

You can take your kids to the Royal Ontario Museum. This is the premier museum situated in Canada. You can help your kids learn about different objects and things kept at the museum. Along with this, you can also take your kids to the Toronto Zoo. This zoo has a large number of animals. There are more than 5000 animals here. Animals like orangutans, penguins, giraffes, tigers, and others. If you have pets then you really do not have to worry about leaving them behind while going out. There are many parks and other places, which allow pets to roam around freely.

• One such example is Bickford Park. Bickford Park has a leash-less dog area along with a large open space just for them to play around. People usually bring kids along with their dogs in these places.
• Another good place to bring your pets is Hillcrest Park. This park also has large spaces for people to relax and for dogs to have their fun.

The approximate cost of living in Palmerstone is decent and rather on the higher side. The index of 100 is what is used for chalking out these figures. Almost everything is costlier, especially Palmerstone houses and other Palmerstone real estate properties.

The listing price of properties here are between $ 2.36 million to $ 9.90 million. There are different kinds of commercial and residential properties available here. There are one BHKs, two BHks and three BHks also available in this locality.