Contributed by Victoria Hadden. For many obvious reasons to those of us who live here, Cabbagetown is one of the most popular destinations in Toronto for those seeking alternatives to hotels. Cabbagetowners are renting out rooms, apartments and entire units in record numbers, facilitated by two of the most popular online platforms, Airbnb and VRBO. […]
Heritage Designation in Cabbagetown South?
The city of Toronto has opened a community consultation on whether the area south of Carlton and east of Parliament should be added to the existing Cabbagetown heritage conservation district. HCD designation sets guidelines for renovation of facades of homes and puts restrictions on demolition designed to maintain the character of the community in the […]
David Crombie, Vertical Cities and AM Radio
Contributed Duncan Fremlin, Broker RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd. Last winter our former mayor, the tiny and perfect David Crombie, gave a series of lectures on the history of Toronto. Each was a sell-out, no easy feat at the very large Bloor Street Hot Doc’sTheatre. During an intermission, I purchased a 2010 publication titled Stroll, Psychogeographic […]
Construction, Construction Everywhere!
Contributed by Kimberley Ezeard Cabbagetown was not exempt from what seemed like the never ending winter, and now we enter the season of never ending construction and traffic detour… “Why”, you ask? This reflects the trend to renovate or rebuild and stay in our existing homes, as opposed to facing the stress of shopping for […]
Missed the Spring Market? Contributed by Liora Tal-Bloch
Contributed by Liora Tal-Bloch Missed the Spring Market and wondering if you should sell your home during the summer months? It’s a legitimate and common question we hear often, but choosing to put your home on the market during the summer has some advantages. Here is some advice to help you make the best decision […]
Parliament Street News in 2018
Written by Duncan Fremlin, Broker. In 2011, I was invited to join the first Cabbagetown chapter of Business Networking International. I didn’t know it at the time but this weekly breakfast with 20 successful neighbourhood entrepreneurs would forge friendships and business relationships that continue to enrich me today. One such friendship is with local […]
Deck the Doors Entranceways, Always Important, take on Festive Role during the Holiday Season!
Contributed By Kathy Flaxman – The holiday season unleashes the designer in us all. The entranceway at this festive time lets everyone know that there may be good things inside. Cabbagetown resident Johanne Laperrière, whose home has been almost entirely renovated by Weenen General Contracting Limited in stages over many years, embraces the concept […]
Finally, a shared workspace that is truly flexible
Looking for highly accessible downtown workspace? Look no further. Flexday has partnered (and is partnering) with high-end restaurants in downtown Toronto. Flexday allows restaurant owners to transform idle space into a curated network of beautiful workspaces. A membership gives you and your team affordable access to inspirational places to work, meet, and create. With a […]
Victorian era home boasts ultra modern interior
Contributed by Kathy Flaxman – The third floor of the Cabbagetown home Lisa Zoppas shares with her husband and daughter features a light filled spa at one end, including a beautiful freestanding tub and extra large shower complete with rain showerhead and body jets and the master bedroom with southern exposure at the other end. […]
Neighbourhood Talk at Red Cranberries
Contributed By Kimberly Ezeard. Cranberries is the staple meeting place in Cabbagetown for great food, service and catching up on all the neighbourhood news in a warm, relaxed pub environment that is family friendly. Whether its brunch on the weekend, Sunday night dinner, date night Sat or Monday night wings and beer, you are […]
