Approximate boundary of Little Portugal. Map imagery © Google.
Little Portugal, located west of the Old City of Toronto is bounded on the west by Lansdowne Avenue, on the North by College St, on the East by Ossington Ave and on the South by CP and CN railway mainline tracks. The area is mainly residential, with Portuguese businesses along Dundas St West and College St, from which the neighbourhoods get its name.
While the neighbourhood is predominantly Portuguese, more recently a strong Brazilian influence has develop as can be ascertained from the recent world cup. Little Portugal is a dynamic urban area where old world traditions meet 21st century styles. The area has a mix of European Bakeries, Art Galleries, boutiques and exciting restaurants and nightlife with ever more recent "it" restaurants opening in the neighbourhood.
Schools
| The Grove Community School (Grades JK–06) 108 Gladstone Ave, Toronto, ON, M6J3L2 · (416) 393-9150 |
| Alexander Muir/Gladstone Ave Junior and Senior Public School (Grades JK–08) 108 Gladstone Ave, Toronto, ON, M6J3L2 · (416) 393-9140 |
| City View Alternative Senior School (Grades 07–08) 38 Shirley St, Floor 3, Toronto, ON, M6K1S9 · (416) 393-8708 |
| Shirley Street Junior Public School (Grades JK–06) 38 Shirley St, Toronto, ON, M6K1S9 · (416) 393-9270 |
| St Helen Catholic School (Elementary) 1196 College Street, Toronto, ON, M6H 1B8 |
| Mary McCormick Community Recreation Centre 66 Sheridan Avenue 416-392-0742 |
| McCormick Area 179 Brock Avenue 416-392-0647 |