Palmerston is primarily residential, consisting mainly of side streets full of semi-detached homes, mostly built in the early 20th century. In the north-east corner of the neighbourhood is "Mirvish Village", a one-block long enclave of businesses, mostly of arts. Palmerston–Little Italy is the official neighbourhood, containing one of the original ethnically Italian districts of Toronto.
Palmerston-Little Italy Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 3 alternative/special schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Gifted/Talented Program, Advanced Placement, French Immersion, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
9
Catholic Schools
5
Public
Catholic
Click on map pins below to see Public and Catholic catchments.