As a rule, even in the smallest provincial town, there is a central street, the so-called tourist attraction, along which locals stroll on their weekends and where they certainly take all city guests. And the larger and more modern the city is, the brighter and more ornate are the looks of its “main artery.” But if you ask a citizen of the Canadian metropolis of Toronto what street they are proud of, you will hear a rather impressive list. The longest street in the world, Young Street, and the most colorful Graffiti Alley, and two streets of historical value reside here at once.

You can study Danforth Avenue and Danforth Road’s history in books or during a tour at the city history museum, but you are better to put on warm clothes and go out for a long exciting walk to see everything with your own eyes. All you need is some knowledge of history and rich imagination, and you will feel the atmosphere of the late 18th and early 19th centuries that reigned on the famous streets of old Toronto.

Danforth Avenue begins with something that is considered a popular tourist destination: the Prince Edward Viaduct. The world-known movie “Resident Evil: Apocalypse” made this place famous. It was here that the brave character of Milla Jovovich fought with bloodthirsty zombies, and today fans of Alice and the Umbrella Corporation take here their horror-style selfies.

The total length of Danforth Avenue is more than 11 kilometers. It is continued by the second street, Danforth Road, and by the two of them, you can see a considerable number of attractions. There are residences of the famous Greek community, and a stunning gastronomic festival is hosted here every year. Greek dancers and musicians fill the streets, and the restaurants serve traditional Greek cuisine. Another popular place among lovers of good food and tourists is a small burger restaurant named Square Boy Drive-In.

The massive building of the shopping mall was once a military ammunition factory, and before it had belonged to legendary Henry Ford and his car production company. Almost every building on these streets has something to show too, so do not rush to get off and take a walk to connect with history.