28 Eastern by Alterra Group in Toronto

Connectivity at 28 Eastern

28 Eastern sits at Eastern Avenue and Sackville Street in Corktown, east of downtown Toronto. A King Street East bus stop at Sackville Street is listed beside the building, and Parliament Street gives drivers quick access to the Gardiner Expressway. The Don Valley Parkway is also close by. A future Corktown subway station is planned nearby as part of the Ontario Line, so check current Metrolinx timelines.

Local Living at 28 Eastern

Corktown is a historic neighbourhood east of Old Town Toronto and just north of the Distillery District, named for early Irish settlers from County Cork. Today it blends heritage streets with newer communities such as the nearby Canary District. King Street East and the Distillery District offer cafes, galleries and restaurants, while St. Lawrence Market is a short trip west for fresh food and weekend browsing.

Outdoor and Recreation

Corktown Common is an 18-acre park that opened in 2013 with a playground, splash pad, picnic tables, toboggan hills, an off-leash area and trails that connect to the Don River and ravine system. Nearby Underpass Park sits beneath the Eastern Avenue, Richmond and Adelaide overpasses and offers a playground, basketball half-courts and a skateboard park, a rare use of space under a highway.

Schools and Education

St. Paul Catholic School at 80 Sackville Street is a short walk away. Founded in 1842, it is the oldest Catholic elementary school in the city and serves JK to Grade 8 through the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School serves JK to Grade 8 in the area. George Brown College is also nearby. Families should confirm current catchment boundaries with each board.

Shopping and Dining

The Distillery District, south of Corktown, is known for galleries, boutiques and restaurants set in restored Victorian industrial buildings. St. Lawrence Market, one of Toronto’s best-known food markets, is a short trip west, and King Street East adds cafes and neighbourhood dining. The building itself includes ground-level commercial space along Eastern Avenue, which is intended to bring shops and services to the street.

Family and Kid Friendly Amenities

Corktown Common gives children a playground and splash pad close to home. The Cooper Koo Family Cherry Street YMCA in the Canary District is an 82,000 square foot facility with two pools, an indoor track, a gymnasium and a kids’ play structure. Inside the building, an indoor children’s play area is listed among the amenities, which suits young families living in a condominium.

Commute and Transit Access

Most residents will rely on TTC buses and streetcars along King Street East and Cherry Street. The Distillery Loop on Cherry Street is a streetcar terminal near the building, though routes have changed over the years, so check the current TTC map. A marketing source suggests Union Station is about 20 minutes by transit. Drivers can reach the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway quickly.