Corso Italia
Corso Italia is a family-friendly neighbourhood situated on St. Clair Avenue West between Lansdowne Avenue and Westmount Avenue in Toronto, Canada. As a neighbourhood in Toronto, Corso Italia is often regarded as “the other Little Italy”.
First, because of its Italian features ranging from the way of life to the food. Also, because it has maintained its historic roots over the years even more than Little Italy on College Street. With the territory being rooted in Italian culture, there is also a good number of Portuguese and Latin American communities in the area.
Corso Italia is close to downtown but has well enough distance from the chaos of work and activity. It is a quieter place for families who want to live quietly and still want to access all the goodies of Toronto.
First, because of its Italian features ranging from the way of life to the food. Also, because it has maintained its historic roots over the years even more than Little Italy on College Street. With the territory being rooted in Italian culture, there is also a good number of Portuguese and Latin American communities in the area.
Corso Italia is close to downtown but has well enough distance from the chaos of work and activity. It is a quieter place for families who want to live quietly and still want to access all the goodies of Toronto.
Corso Italia is known for its numerous cafes, shoe stores, clothing shops, gelato shops, bakeries, restaurants, and delicious food markets. Food is a major feature of the neighbourhood. Do stop by at the famous La Paloma to get the best gelato in the city or go to the Tre Mari Bakery for the best biscotti, fresh bread, and hot eggplant parmigiana in the city. These two businesses are family-run and have thrived in the neighborhood for more than 50 years.
When it comes to fashion, you can stop by the Christian Boutique for a bougie shop sesh. The boutique, founded in 1974, offers its custom designs and tons of designer labels, from its shoes to handbags. On entertainment as well, trending downtown concepts are brought into the area by newer businesses like the Spielhaus boardgame café.
Corso Italia is well known for a street party that took place in 1982 after Italy won the World Cup and thousands of Italian soccer fans paraded the street. The Italian pride comes alive during the World Cup and also remains on the show every July when the Corso Italia Festival offers an avenue for everyone in the city to experience the neighbourhood’s culture and food.
On recreation, the area is famous for the Joseph J. Piccininni Community Centre in Earlscourt Park which happens to be one of the largest recreation centers in Toronto. The center has activities enough to accommodate all generations from toddlers to adults some of which include Ice skating, tennis, swimming, and a lot more.
With the architecture in Corso Italia having a more European feel than the rest of the city, it has contributed to the community atmosphere that has kept family in place. Indeed, Corso Italia is a welcome place and a home for all!
When it comes to fashion, you can stop by the Christian Boutique for a bougie shop sesh. The boutique, founded in 1974, offers its custom designs and tons of designer labels, from its shoes to handbags. On entertainment as well, trending downtown concepts are brought into the area by newer businesses like the Spielhaus boardgame café.
Corso Italia is well known for a street party that took place in 1982 after Italy won the World Cup and thousands of Italian soccer fans paraded the street. The Italian pride comes alive during the World Cup and also remains on the show every July when the Corso Italia Festival offers an avenue for everyone in the city to experience the neighbourhood’s culture and food.
On recreation, the area is famous for the Joseph J. Piccininni Community Centre in Earlscourt Park which happens to be one of the largest recreation centers in Toronto. The center has activities enough to accommodate all generations from toddlers to adults some of which include Ice skating, tennis, swimming, and a lot more.
With the architecture in Corso Italia having a more European feel than the rest of the city, it has contributed to the community atmosphere that has kept family in place. Indeed, Corso Italia is a welcome place and a home for all!
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