Parkdale Village is a vibrant commercial strip on Queen Street West from Dufferin Street to Roncesvalles Avenue. It is one of the most diverse areas of the city, with many new immigrants finding their first homes here, due to the lower rents. The presence of a large immigrant community has done much to create the vibrancy that Parkdale is known for. A multicultural destination due to the unique restaurants that represent this diverse community. It is a historical destination because of the many architecturally significant buildings from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s found along Queen and throughout the surrounding residential streets. Also, a cluster of over 15 antique stores are located at the western entrance of Roncesvalles and Queen. It is an artistic destination because Parkdale has been a long standing neighbourhood-of-choice for artists, attracted to the area’s inclusive nature, its diversity, interesting architecture and urban edge. Recently, it has become a hip destination attracting the creative crowd who frequent the many cafes and shops for the one of a kind unique home decor, gifts and art finds in Parkdale Village. Its location close to downtown, next to the Canadian National Exhibition and the waterfront trails and parks along the shores of Lake Ontario puts Parkdale Village in a good place. Parkdale Village really has something for everyone. Hop on a street car, ride your bike, rollerblade or drive on over and check out the cutting edge at the end of Queen Street West.

It is located in the central-west part of Toronto on the lakefront. It has 106,559 residents. It is centred on Roncesvalles Village, and includes several kilometres of the city on either side of Roncesvalles Avenue. The street also serves as a boundary between the two namesake neighbourhoods of the riding. To the east of Roncesvalles is Parkdale; High Park is to the west. It consists of the part of the City of Toronto bounded on the south by Lake Ontario, on the west by the Humber River, and on the north and east by a line drawn from the Humber River east along the Canadian Pacific Railway, southeast along the Canadian National/Canadian Pacific Railway, west along Queen Street West, south along Dufferin Street, west along Dufferin Street, and south along the southerly production of Spencer Avenue.

Roncesvalles Village is a diverse, vibrant community, attracting people of all backgrounds. You can see new parents pushing strollers, as seniors enjoy a quick walk to High Park. Artists and musicians bring vitality and creativity to the neighborhood, helping to sustain historic cultural venues such as the Palais Royale and the Revue Cinema, one of Canada's oldest movie houses. The community is incredibly tight-knit and active. In 2007, the Revue survived extinction after a tireless group of volunteers fought to declare the Revue an historic site, and persuaded local residents Danny and Letty Mullin to purchase the property and allow the community to operate it as a non-profit business.

The Village of Brockton was likely named after Captain James Brock, who held a large parcel of land in this area in the early 1800's. Captain Brock was a cousin of Sir Issac Brock, a Canadian war hero who fought in the War of 1812. Brockton was initially settled in the 1840's by Irish immigrants. These first settlers found employment in Brockton's two rope making factories. Brockton Village is a quiet, unassuming neighbourhood in west downtown Toronto. Historical street signs along Dundas Street mark the entrance way to the commercial centre of the neighbourhood. Brockton Village has a large Portuguese community. The influence of this community can be seen in Brockton's shopping districts and in the brightly painted homes in the neighbourhood. The main shopping mall of this neighborhood is Dufferin Mall. Additionally, there are schools in the neighborhood, including Bloor Collegiate Institute and the Royal Conservatory of Music (the building was called Brockton High School as with the community, then renamed Ursula Franklin Academy, which had moved to High Park).A major hub of activity in Brockton Village today is McCormick Park, home to McCormick Recreation Centre and Arena. This area has long been a focal point for youth living in the area.