Fame and Folly in Victorian Cabbagetown

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20-year Cabbagetown resident and a lifelong Torontonian, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. This is a lively area, welcoming to dogs and people alike, with magnificent Victorian houses and gardens that their owners cherish. As one of the city's earliest working-class immigrant neighbourhoods, it carries a rich history and has been, and still is, home to many internationally renowned writers, musicians, and artists.

We'll stroll past beautifully kept homes and Riverdale Farm, visit the final resting place of Toronto's founders, slip down laneways to catch glimpses of tucked-away houses, and talk about the famous and the notorious who have passed through.

Beginning and ending at the Jet Fuel Coffee Shop, the neighbourhood haunt for residents and cyclists, we'll set out on this two-hour journey through time. And since I once worked as an entertainment reporter and producer, I'd be delighted to share recommendations and tips to help you make the most of your time in the city.