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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster
West End = West End!
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Don't really see any similarities here... For one, Toronto's west end is far too broad of an area, but also the Gay Village & vicinity makes an almost perfect analogue to Vancouver's west end. 60s/70s infill high-rises in an older area, densest part of the city, central location but surprisingly affordable, low slung but vibrant retail strips, leafy residential streets, and both are the centre of their city's gay community.
I'd also add uptown Yonge corridor = Broadway corridor. And downtown eastside = downtown eastside.
Overall I don't think Vancouver and Toronto are particularly similar cities, but to echo what some others have said, it's interesting how easily comparable some of these neighbourhoods are and their similarity in reference to their place within each city.