Riverdale Farm

Riverdale Farm is a working farm in the Cabbagetown neighborhood that spreads across several hectares with wooded areas, ponds, gardens, and farm buildings. The grounds mix crop fields with natural spaces where animals live and people garden.

The site was originally Toronto's first zoo from 1894 to 1974 and was then transformed into a public farm. This change turned the grounds into a place where the city could show its farming roots.

The farm keeps old farming methods alive and shows visitors daily how agriculture worked in the past. You see farmers at work and understand how people once fed themselves from the land.

The grounds have two entrances at Winchester and Riverdale Park West, both easy to reach with basic facilities available. Visitors find washrooms and rest areas, which makes the visit comfortable for families.

The Francey Barn displays unusual architecture with multiple levels designed specifically for efficient farming. This building style was a practical solution for the demands of farm work in the 19th century.

Location: Ontario

GPS coordinates: 43.66710,-79.36130

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40