The Niagara-Liberty Village enclave is ideally situated steps from the shores of Lake Ontario, next to popular West Queen West and King West Village. This neighbourhood also borders the Fashion District to the east, and Trinity Bellwoods to the north. Toronto’s railway corridor makes Niagara’s southern border, while the Gardiner Expressway encloses Liberty Village to the south. Niagara-Liberty Village is an ideal area to live in as it’s at the centre of Toronto’s trendiest neighbourhood cluster and steps from the city’s downtown core.

Why you’ll love it here

With easy access to Lakeshore Boulevard, the Gardiner Expressway, and the city centre, residents can easily commute to work or get around the city. Well served by the TTC, residents are never far from anywhere they want to go. A truly urban community, there is an endless list of amenities and attractions within walking distance, making this area a favourite among the city’s younger residents and urbanites who love the non-stop energy of this Old Toronto neighbourhood. 

Niagara-Liberty Village borders the Queen Street West shopping district, providing residents access to some of the city’s most popular retailers. Here you’ll find an endless row of trendy shops including Aesop, a popular beauty supply store specializing in high-end skincare, Philistine, an independent boutique carrying local and international brands, Wuxly, a Toronto-based retailer specializing in cruelty-free outerwear, and Anthropologie, a popular boutique carrying clothes, home essentials, beauty items, and jewelry. 

The Queen Street West strip is also home to many more independent shops and restaurants including Dlish Cupcakes, Thai Elephant, Banu, a traditional Persian restaurant, Terroni, a multi-level casual-chic Italian eatery, and Karahi Boys, a Pakistani restaurant serving authentic Lahori cuisine. There is a world of retailers and dining spots along the area’s Queen Street West border, so the best way to get a feel for the neighbourhood is to walk the strip while taking in all the sights, sounds, and aromas. 

The area of Liberty Village is populated with dozens of the city’s most frequented pubs, patios, restaurants, and cafes. A favourite among Toronto’s millennial and gen z population, Liberty Village has developed into a bustling creative corridor filled with high-tech firms, production studios, and agencies operating out of modernized converted warehouse spaces. The gritty, urban atmosphere of Niagara-Liberty Village is amplified by the contrasting architecture of old and new, including the landmark red-brick industrial Victorian buildings.

On the strip of King Street West that runs through the area of Niagara, you’ll find Stanley Park, the community’s favourite meeting place. A welcome oasis of greenspace in this urban enclave, Stanley Park is home to a public pool, tennis courts, and an off-leash dog park, so residents can enjoy the outdoors while still being in the centre of life and activity in Toronto. This enclave is also just a few minutes from the shores of Lake Ontario, where residents can indulge in waterfront activities like biking and bonfires at Trillium Park, pedal boating and kayaking at Lake Shore Boat Rentals, or relaxing lakeside on the patio at Trailhead Place.

Residents are also close to popular attractions like Toronto’s Centre Island, Ontario Place, and Budweiser Stage. Well-known Toronto landmarks like the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Art Gallery of Ontario, Harbourfront, and more are just minutes from Niagara-Liberty Village. There’s a distinct work hard, play hard vibe that permeates this community, attracting the city’s young, ambitious demographic. Niagara actually has the lowest population of children from all the city’s neighbourhoods and is home to a very small senior population. 

Niagara-Liberty Village real estate

Most homes in Niagara are townhomes or condos, with a handful of small Ontario Cottage-style homes nearby. In Liberty Village, there are plenty of modern townhomes, restored lofts in industrial buildings, and newer condos.  

While exploring the neighbourhood, be sure to grab some great Italian takeout from Cannoli Crunch on King Street West and take a walk through Stanley Park before heading to Liberty Commons at Big Rock Brewery for a few pints on the patio.

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