Living in Cabbagetown, Toronto: A Founder's Guide to the Neighbourhood

Cabbagetown is a downtown Toronto neighbourhood known for preserved Victorian houses and leafy streets. It sits east of the core but is still well connected, with a Walk Score of about 94 at our Carlton Street address. For founders who want a calmer base without leaving downtown, it is hard to beat.

Why founders like it

• Quiet, tree-lined streets, which suits deep work and early mornings.
• Riverdale Park is two blocks from the Carlton House for runs and walks.
• Close to downtown without tower-district noise.
• A real neighbourhood feel, with cafes and local restaurants nearby.

The Carlton House

VHive's Carlton House at 226 Carlton Street is a heritage property built in 1895, with 8 units laid out like a founder collective. Every room has a private desk, the internet is fibre, and the house shares a kitchen, a lounge and a backyard patio. There is in-unit laundry and bike storage, and residents get together for weekly house dinners.

Cowork at VSpace, our partner space

Cabbagetown residents are not limited to working from their room. VHive partners with VSpace, a co-working space at 517 Parliament St in the neighbourhood, and residents get free co-working access. It gives you a proper desk, a change of scene and a room full of other people building things, without a commute out of Cabbagetown.

Who it suits

It suits solo founders and early teams who want peers around them at home. If you prefer high-rise amenities such as a pool, concierge or gym, look at our King West, Entertainment District or Financial District buildings instead.

Rooms and whole units rotate through availability, so check the residences page for what is open, or apply and tell us your dates.