The history of Irish migration to British North America in the nineteenth-century has centered predominantly on those immigrants who were exiled from Ireland after the Great Famine, 1845-1850.
However, a significant number of Irishmen, both Protestant and Catholic, arrived in Canada as immigrants by choice in the years leading up to the Great Hunger.
Their immigration were often part of family economic strategies and, as such, they arrived in North America with a greater capability for early success.
Irish-Canadian historiography, moreover, has focused primarily on rural settlement, by far the most common choice of Irish migrants in the Canadas.
Yet, a significant number of Irishmen did settle in the growing urban centres of nineteenth-century Canada.
Conveniently located, steps to the Go Station and Public Transportation, Corktown is a commuter's dream.
The neighbouhood is dotted with semi-detached homes, larger detached homes and condos. Most condos were built in the 1960's with the exception of Chateau Royale, a hip condo building on James South, with great units and tons of amenities.
Homes start at around 200K+-.
Homes in the area
The area is full of cafes, patios, restaurants and pubs.
