The
Garden District is a neighbourhood in downtown
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada. The name was selected by the Toronto East Downtown Residents Association (TEDRA) in recognition of
Allan Gardens, an indoor
botanical garden located nearby at the intersection of Carlton and Jarvis Streets. The Garden District was officially designated by the Mayor and Toronto City Council in 2001, while TEDRA has since been renamed the Garden District Residents Association. Part of the neighbourhood is within official City of Toronto neighbourhood of
Moss Park.