Danforth Avenue

Danforth Avenue is a major east-west thoroughfare in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was named after Asa Danforth Jr., an American contractor who was commissioned in 1799 to cut the Danforth Road, despite the fact that he had not completed the route.

History

The road was not fully constructed until the early 1850s. The stretch of road from the Don River eastwards was enough to stimulate the development of a few small villages along the way, including Chester Village and Norwood Park.

Geography

Danforth Avenue runs east from the Prince Edward Viaduct to the city limits at Scarborough, where it continues as Kingston Road. The street is home to a diverse range of neighbourhoods, including Riverdale, Blake-Jones, The Pocket, Danforth Village, East Danforth, and Danforth.

Culture

Danforth Avenue is renowned for its architecture, with many buildings dating back to the early 20th century. It is also known for the Taste of the Danforth, an annual festival that celebrates the area's Greek heritage and diverse food culture.

Transportation

Danforth Avenue is served by multiple Toronto Transit Commission bus and streetcar routes, as well as the Bloor-Danforth Line of the Toronto subway.

See also

• List of east–west roads in Toronto
• Bloor Street
• Greektown, Toronto