Toronto neighbourhood lands on list of world's coolest for 2025

Time Out has dropped its annual list of the 39 coolest neighbourhoods in the world, and unlike last year (where the 6ix was completely snubbed), Toronto's very own Davenport has made the cut, which may not come as a huge surprise to locals.

So, what makes this stretch of the city stand out? Once giving off industrial vibes — lined with garages and factories — Davenport has built itself a new lease on life. The area is now bustling with foot traffic and trendy cafés, buzzing patios during the summer, and breweries that draw crowds by night.

Old warehouses and industrial infrastructure in this part of town have, in many cases, been reimagined to fit Davenport's modern flair.

Of course, landing on a list that celebrates neighbourhoods shaping culture around the world only means Davenport isn't just cool by Toronto standards, it's officially on the global "coolness" radar.

The only other Canadian locale to make this coveted list is Plateau Mont-Royal in Montreal — coming in at number 22 — known for its buzzy nightlife and extravagant atmosphere. It seems like Montreal is a regular on the radar for the world's coolest cities, because Saint-Henri snagged spot number 13 on Time Out's 2024 list.

For anyone new to this ranking system, Time Out employs its network of global writers to weigh in on which neighbourhoods they feel deserve the title of the world's coolest. The process is that simple.

Aside from Davenport in Toronto and Montreal's Plateau Mont-Royal, cities like Red Hook in New York, Anjos in Lisbon, and Portales in Mexico City are also among the top hotspots in the world.