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The Donovan

The Donovan in Sudbury, ON — shopping, food, arts_culture.

Imagine Cinemas · 2 parks & green spaces · 54 places to eat

open now 208 places mapped 30 events this week
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The quick read

Is The Donovan a good place to live?

The Donovan has 19 parks and green spaces, 54 places to eat, and 120 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 5 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What are homes like in The Donovan?

There are 5 homes for sale in and around The Donovan, priced from $369,900 to $1,240,000 (median about $449,900). See the Homes page for current listings.

What is The Donovan known for?

The Donovan is known locally for landmarks like Imagine Cinemas, its 54-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in The Donovan this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around The Donovan, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Who is The Donovan best for?

Based on what's here, The Donovan suits families and the outdoors, food lovers, shopping and errands.

Choose your own adventure - The Donovan

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    Three hand-picked days through The Donovan, every stop a real place.

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning Briozza Cafe Cafe
    2. Stroll Elm West Park Park
    3. Lunch Gus's Restaurant Restaurant
    4. Treat Mr. Sub Sandwich
    5. Browse Bay Used Books Books
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    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Trailhead Junction Creek Trail 1.8 km
    2. Picnic Worthington Park Park
    3. Grab a bite Subway Sandwich
    4. Casual dinner Pizza One Pizza
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    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History Imagine Cinemas Cinema
    2. Coffee Tower Cafe Cafe
    3. Local shop Dragon's Den Gift
    4. Dinner out Pesto's Italian
    5. Tonight Disney's Newsies Jr. Sat Jun 20 · 2:00 PM
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    Through the lens

    Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

    Main Branch
    Student Parking
    Victoria's Custom Framing
    Copy Copy
    Fiorino's The Port
    Noukify
    Altanka
    La Casa Mexicana

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    Could you live here?

    Falling for The Donovan? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.

    Around town this week

    Fresh from local news covering The Donovan and the surrounding area.

    Sudbury is among Canadian cities with the highest rent increases this year, according to Statistics Canada. Some residents are crowdfunding to cope with the cost of living crisis, and a Brampton OPP officer fatally struck in northern Ontario was remembered at his funeral. Twenty-one First Nations communities have joined to draft a strategy to reclaim the Anishinaabewowin language. A developer has withdrawn plans for an AI data centre in northern Ontario due to public opposition. Elementary school students in Sault Ste. Marie were awarded 30 mountain bikes. An Ontario man has pleaded guilty to drugging and sexually assaulting seven women and sharing videos online.

    Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 19, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

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    What is there to do in The Donovan?

    The Donovan has 2 parks and green spaces, 54 places to eat, and landmarks like Imagine Cinemas. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in The Donovan?

    Most of The Donovan is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to The Donovan?

    The Donovan sits in Sudbury, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in The Donovan?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around The Donovan, and can connect you with a local agent.