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Old Toronto, which some refer to simply as “downtown,” refers to the city’s boundaries prior to 1998. What that looks like today is most of the city’s downtown core, encompassing neighbourhoods like the Annex, Kensington Market, the Distillery District, the Financial District, the Entertainment District, Liberty Village, Little Italy, Cabbagetown, and many more. This means that Old Toronto incorporates many of the city’s top attractions, like Union Station, Casa Loma, the Royal Ontario Museum, the Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena, the St. Lawrence Market, and the Eaton Centre, to name just a few. Given that Old Toronto includes much of the city centre, it is one of the most exciting but also one of the busiest neighbourhoods in Toronto. With a population of over 8,000 residents per square kilometre, it ranks as the densest neighbourhood in all of Canada, and the second-densest in North America. What is the reason for this high population density? Old Toronto is one of the most sought-after parts of the city, boasting arguably the most vibrant entertainment scene in the country. From arts and culture to sports, nightlife, restaurants, cafes, and shopping, you can find it all here. Sit courtside at a Raptors game, enjoy the views from the top of the CN Tower, spend a day at the Canadian National Exhibition, shop ‘til you drop at the Eaton Centre, or catch a live show at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts or the Princess of Wales Theatre - you can do it all in Old Toronto. The area is also home to three of Canada’s top universities, OCAD University, Toronto Metropolitan University, and the University of Toronto. Here you can also find several of Canada’s preeminent healthcare facilities, like Mount Sinai Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Hospital for Sick Children, and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. If the hustle and bustle of living in Toronto’s downtown core appeals to you, then consider moving to Old Toronto.