Cabbagetown People

History comes alive in Cabbagetown, not only through its beautiful heritage homes but also through the lives of many remarkable people who once called the area home: artists, writers, dancers, politicians, scientists, actors, etc.

A small group of volunteers — under program founder Sheila Schirmer — came together in 2001 and undertook to research and tell these stories. Today, close to 100 biographies and information on remarkable Cabbagetowners (or people laid to rest in one of our heritage cemeteries) can be found on the Cabbagetown People website  These include: Jack Layton, Walter Huston, Al Purdy, C.W. Jefferys, Betty Oliphant, Richard Bradshaw, and many more!

An orientation directory (in RIverdale Park West), a brochure, and information on programs for schools and private walking tours given by our expert committee members, can all be found at Cabbagetownpeople.ca