| Toronto is home to a great blend of cultures. This, | | | | many Italians came to Toronto, the majority of this |
| however, is not only apparent by looking at it's | | | | area was populated by Italians. The affordable homes |
| population, but it is also apparent when one looks at | | | | around this area were very attractive to Italian |
| the different communities within the metropolis. | | | | immigrants who moved into the area and usually |
| Located around the intersection of Grace and | | | | found jobs in road construction and railway |
| College, Little Italy is home to all things Western | | | | construction. This influx of Italians lead to growth in |
| Mediterranean. Numerous European style coffee | | | | both Italian population and Italian businesses and has |
| shops are located in this community. This is also the | | | | grown into todays' Little Italy. |
| place to be during international European soccer | | | | Little Italy, today, is a very ethnically diverse area. |
| competitions, especially the World Cup of Soccer. | | | | There is a strong mix of Italians, Portuguese, and |
| Different flags, from different competing countries | | | | South Americans in this part of the metropolis. Also, |
| are everywhere during these international | | | | with the continued evolution of Little Italy, it has |
| competitions, as competing communities support their | | | | become a popular spot for younger crowds as |
| national teams. | | | | European cultured nightlife thrives both because of |
| Known for its collection of Italian businesses and | | | | the culture and it's close proximity to downtown |
| restaurants, Little Italy, refers to the restaurants, | | | | Toronto. This has attracted many young |
| bars, and shopping strips along College Street. | | | | professionals to buy homes in this neighborhood. |
| Established in the early twentieth century, when | | | | |