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The Pocket

The Pocket in The Pocket, ON — shopping, food, parks.

The Redwood · 6 parks & green spaces · 138 places to eat

— open now 332 places mapped 30 events this week
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The quick read

Is The Pocket a good place to live?

The Pocket has 31 parks and green spaces, 138 places to eat, and 171 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 41 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What are homes like in The Pocket?

There are 41 homes for sale in and around The Pocket, priced from $1 to $5,450,000 (median about $999,999). See the Homes page for current listings.

What is The Pocket known for?

The Pocket is known locally for landmarks like The Redwood, its 138-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in The Pocket this week?

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

Who is The Pocket best for?

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

Choose your own adventure - The Pocket

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

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning Mofer Coffee Cafe
    2. Stroll Withrow Park Park
    3. Lunch California Pub & Grill Restaurant
    4. Treat Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream
    5. Browse Foodland Supermarket
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    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Trailhead Monarch Park Walkway 388 m
    2. Picnic Agnes Macphail Square Park
    3. Grab a bite Subway Sandwich
    4. Run around Brick Labs Playground
    5. Casual dinner Swiss Chalet Chicken
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    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History The Redwood Theatre
    2. Coffee Red Rocket Coffee Cafe
    3. Local shop Wintact Building Supplies Hardware
    4. Dinner out K.C. Caribbean Take-Out Restaurant
    5. Tonight General Admission Voucher Sat Jun 20 · 10:00 AM
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    Through the lens

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

    Face to Face Games
    Rogers
    Wingstop
    Fardin Fashion
    Swiss Chalet
    True M & A Variety
    Chef's Hotspot
    Donlands Variety
    The Wren
    Foodland
    Booster Juice

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    Could you live here?

    Falling for The Pocket? 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 Pocket and the surrounding area.

    The Pocket's local news highlights Damien Hardwick’s Suns facing a challenge that may be beyond even him, while DJI unveiled the Pocket 4P camera with new features and pricing. A major leap forward in retro gaming performance was also announced in The Pocket News.

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

    From the Pocket: Damien Hardwick’s Suns face a challenge that may be beyond even him - The GuardianThe Pocket News · Jun 17DJI Pocket 4P revealed in full — now we know exactly how the dual-lens vlogging camera compares to the Pocket 4 and Insta360 Luna Ultra, and DJI might be going hard on pricing - TechRadarThe Pocket News · Jun 17"A Major Leap Forward For Retro Gaming Performance" - AYANEO Is Teasing A Follow-Up To The Pocket Micro - Time ExtensionThe Pocket News · Jun 16Hands on with the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P - TheGATE.caThe Pocket News · Jun 18Insta360 Luna Ultra Review: The New King of Pocket Filmmaking? - Man of ManyThe Pocket News · Jun 18Hailey Bieber’s New Rhode Launch Addresses a Longstanding Beauty Issue - cosmopolitan.comThe Pocket News · Jun 18
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    Good to know

    What is there to do in The Pocket?

    The Pocket has 6 parks and green spaces, 138 places to eat, and landmarks like The Redwood. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in The Pocket?

    Most of The Pocket 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 Pocket?

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

    Can I see homes for sale in The Pocket?

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