Riverdale Farm, Toronto
Riverdale Farm located in the heart of Cabbagetown, is a turn of the century, that would be the twentieth century, Ontario farm and the site of Toronto's first zoo.
Riverdale Farm located in the heart of Cabbagetown, is a turn of the century, that would be the twentieth century, Ontario farm and the site of Toronto's first zoo. Riverdale Farm is located in the Old Cabbagetown at 201 Winchester Street, east of Parliament St., near Carlton St. There is no parking on the grounds, but street parking is available near by. Attractions include demonstrations of milking, cream separating, butter-making, egg collecting, sheep sheering, wool spinning and dying, amongst others. Admission is free.
Hours
Sun
9:00
17:00
Mon
9:00
17:00
Tue
9:00
17:00
Wed
9:00
17:00
Thu
9:00
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Fri
9:00
17:00
Sat
9:00
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Riverdale Farm and Nearby Sights on Map
Rosedale Valley
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Playter Farmhouse
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Allan Gardens
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Distillery District
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Todmorden Mills
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St Michael's Catholic Cathedral
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St Lawrence Market
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St Lawrence Hall
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Yonge Dundas Square
Cathedral Church of St. James
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