Little Portugal, Toronto

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Little Portugal is a neighbourhood and ethnic enclave in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located west of downtown in the "Old" City of Toronto. It is bound on the west by Lansdowne Avenue, on the north by College Street, on the east by Bathurst Street and on the south by the Go Transit and Union Pearson Express railway tracks. The area is mainly residential, with Portuguese businesses along Dundas Street West and College Street. The area west of Dufferin Street was a part of the former Town of Brockton. The area to the east of Dufferin and south of Dundas Street is also known as "Beaconsfield Village" dating back to the days of the sub-division of lots in the area around Beaconsfield Avenue. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°38'52"N, 79°25'48"W

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West End (Little Portugal)Toronto Canada

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Little Portugal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mod Club Theatre, Lamport Stadium, Dufferin Mall, Little Italy.

0.8 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Mod Club Theatre, Toronto
20 min walk • In the heart of Toronto's Little Italy, the Mod Club Theatre stands as a beacon of contemporary culture and a testament to the city's vibrant music scene. This intimate venue, located at 722 College Street, has been a hub for live performances, dance nights,...
0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Lamport Stadium, Toronto
18 min walk • Lamport Stadium, a bustling hub for sports enthusiasts in the heart of Toronto, Canada, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant sporting culture. Known affectionately as "The Den," this iconic sport venue is nestled in the Liberty Village neighborhood and has...
0.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Dufferin Mall, Toronto
16 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Toronto's west end, Dufferin Mall stands as a bustling hub of retail activity, offering a diverse shopping experience to the local community and visitors alike. With over 120 stores and services spread across its single-level structure...
0.9 miNE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Little Italy, Toronto
24 min walk • Little Italy, sometimes referred to as College Street West, is a district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is known for its Italian Canadian restaurants and businesses.
0.8 miE
Park, Sport complex
Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto
21 min walk • Trinity Bellwoods Park is a public park located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, bordered by Queen Street West on the south and Dundas Street on the north.
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada, Toronto
18 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada, formerly known as the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, is a museum and art gallery in Toronto, Ontario. It is an independent, registered charitable organization.
0.7 miW
Park
Sorauren Avenue Park, Toronto
17 min walk • Sorauren Avenue Park is a park in the Roncesvalles neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A reclaimed brown field site, it was created after the local community objected to City of Toronto government plans to convert a former bus garage into a facility for storing City vehicles.
0.6 miS
Church
St. John's Cathedral, Toronto
15 min walk • St. John's Cathedral Polish Catholic Church in the Parkdale area of Toronto, Ontario, is the seat of the Polish National Catholic Church's diocese in Canada.
0.5 miS
Church
Epiphany and St. Mark, Toronto
13 min walk • The Church of the Epiphany and St. Mark, Parkdale, is a small inclusive parish of the Anglican Church of Canada located in the Parkdale area of Toronto, Ontario.
0.5 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Matador Club, Toronto
12 min walk • The Matador Club was a country music venue in Toronto opened by Ann Dunn in 1964. The exterior of the club, complete with marquee signage, still exists today, though the building itself is currently vacant.
0.9 miN
Library, Beaux-Arts architecture
Bloor/Gladstone Library, Toronto
22 min walk • The Bloor/Gladstone Library is a branch of Toronto Public Library, located at 1101 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Little Portugal?

Nearby attractions include St. Anne's Anglican Church, Toronto (6 min walk), Parkdale Library, Toronto (11 min walk), LE Gallery, Toronto (11 min walk), The Matador Club, Toronto (12 min walk).

How to get to Little Portugal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Little Portugal:

Tram

Gladstone Avenue • Lines: 505 (4 min walk)
Dufferin Street • Lines: 505 (5 min walk)

Bus

Queen Street West • Lines: 29A (11 min walk)
Rideau Avenue • Lines: 402, 47A (12 min walk)

Metro

Dufferin • Lines: 2 (24 min walk)
Lansdowne • Lines: 2 (26 min walk)

Train

Exhibition (26 min walk)
Bloor (32 min walk)