Greektown, Toronto



Toronto's Greektown, also known as The Danforth, is of the city's most vibrant and cosmopolitan neighbourhoods. The community offers something for everyone with a wide array of restaurants, retail stores, services and cafes, all within easy walking distance from each other.

The neighbourhood features architecture dating back to as early as 1910 , and is renowned for its Greek restaurants and stores. The area was one of the major settlement areas of early Greek immigrants to Toronto.

The annual "Taste of the Danforth" is a large food festival held over 2 1/2 days in early August. With no admission charge, the event welcomes all to enjoy samples of cuisine available at local restaurants and also features music and dance on multiple stages, and a midway with games, children's rides, and interactive sports. The event now draws more than one million people each year.

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