Liberty Village offers a lifestyle of variety within walking distance. With access to recreational activities, transportation, commercial and retail opportunities, this versatile neighborhood attracts young professionals from a variety of industries including media, tech and design.

The red brick and towering smokestacks of the industrial Victorian architecture that characterises this neighborhood, along with the adaptive reuse and revitalization of the area, bring together the remnants of an old world with the up-and-coming innovations of the new. Together they create an authentically distinct, urban landscape.

History

Liberty Village has a significant place in Canada’s early history as it was once part of Garrison Common, the military fortification that served the Town of York in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Near to the community, is the Garrison Common memorial park where the military base, Fort York, sheltered Canadian forces from the Americans during the Battle of York in 1813.

The area once housed both the Toronto Central Prison and the Andrew Mercer Reformatory for Women, It was named “Liberty” because it was the first ground that released prisoners walked on as freed people.

With the completion of the railway in the 1850’s, industry surged, and it was not long before warehouses and factories dominated the area. Eventually, with the shift of industry, these same buildings were transformed into trendy lofts and highly sought-after studio offices and live/workspaces.

Liberty Village is well known for its designer furniture stores, unique art galleries, eclectic coffee shops and diverse array of restaurants. Conveniently located in a shopping strip along Snooker Street, east of Hanna Ave. stores and establishments such as the Metro supermarket, pet supply store, dry cleaner, and banks are also available for every-day needs. Residents can enjoy being close to the water; walking, jogging, cycling or inline skating along the nearby waterfront path, or ice skating at the local Harbourfront rink. Liberty Village is also a short walking distance from major sporting venue BMO field, main road King Street West, and only a streetcar away from some of downtown’s most popular communities and hubs such as the Entertainment District, the Theatre District, The Fashion District, Kensington Market, Queen Street West, the Scotiabank Arena, and Rogers Centre.

Liberty Village provides three unique downtown living experiences with an abundance of townhouses, lofts and condos. Liberty’s townhomes feel grounded and integrated with the neighborhood. They offer young families room to grow, street greenery, and easy home entry and exit. The restored industrial buildings repurposed as hard loft homes, embody the contemporary vibe of the downtown core. Featuring grand ceilings, giant windows, and exposed bricks and beams, these lofts are sure to satisfy those seeking a fashionable home and or studio. Along with incredible city and lake views, the neighborhood’s striking new condo towers offer a variety of living options with exceptional amenities and modern aesthetics.