A working 19th-century farm in the heart of downtown Toronto — Riverdale Farm has horses, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, and ducks in a heritage farm setting one block from Cabbagetown's Victorian streets. Free entry, daily open, and completely authentic. Children are able to feed and pet animals on weekends.
Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown / Riverdale · Address: 201 Winchester St, Toronto, ON · Hours: Mon–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Price Range: Free · Phone: (416) 392-6794 · Editorial status: Not yet verified
Riverdale Farm gives you a real-life farm experience without leaving downtown Toronto—kids and adults can meet cows, goats, chickens, and horses up close. It’s completely free and feels nothing like a typical petting zoo.
Unlike the Toronto Zoo or High Park Zoo, Riverdale Farm is a hands-on, small-scale working farm where urban families can watch live demonstrations and daily chores in heritage barns. The setting is immersive, with 7.5 acres of trails, historic farmhouses, and gardens just steps from residential streets.
Riverdale Farm is a working 19th-century farm in the heart of downtown Toronto — 7.5 acres of heritage agricultural land operated by the city as a free public attraction. The farm maintains horses, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, and rabbits in a setting that replicates a late-1800s Ontario farmstead, complete with historic barns, a farmhouse, and farm equipment from the period.
The farm is open daily from 9am to 5pm, free of charge, and genuinely educational — staff are available to explain animal care, farming practices, and the history of agriculture in the Toronto region. Children can participate in feeding and petting activities on weekends. The adjacent Riverdale Park East offers one of Toronto's best skyline views, creating a natural combination for a half-day visit. The farm's location, one block from Cabbagetown's Victorian streets and a 10-minute walk from the Don Valley Trail, makes it easily accessible by transit, bike, or foot. It is one of the most unusual free attractions in any major North American city.
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