Toronto’s Largest Homeless Encampment: How This Park Changed

Kai Downey, recently relocated to Dufferin Grove Park, is among many struggling with homelessness in Toronto. Despite efforts to secure housing, she finds herself in a large encampment with over 30 tents, as city shelters and housing lists remain overwhelmed. The park, now Toronto’s largest encampment, reflects a city-wide issue exacerbated by limited resources and a growing waitlist. Downey and others continue to seek stable housing amid increasing visibility of homelessness.