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Kensington Market Toronto


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location

Boundaries: College St. south to Dundas St. between Spadina Ave. and Bellevue Ave.

GTA region: Downtown Toronto


Smaller hoods within: None


TTC stops: Take the 510 Spadina streetcar from Spadina station to Dundas St., and walk one or two blocks west


GO stops: None


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kensington market at a glance 
Kensington Market (Toronto) is a noted tourist attraction, and a centre of Toronto's cultural life as artists and writers moved into the area. Land prices in the area have increased sharply, but despite its increased appeal to professionals, Kensington still remains a predominantly working class, immigrant community. The area is filled with a mix of food stores selling an immense variety of meats, fish, cheese and produce. In recent years, the neighbourhood has seen a small explosion of upscale cafés, restaurants and clubs, replacing many of the older ethnic businesses. However, for now Kensington mostly retains its character as a great source for fresh foods, eclectic goods, "street food", and most of it at inexpensive prices. In fact, Kensington retains its reputation as the smart place "locals", University students and "foodies" go to shop, this in spite of the market's evident popularity with tourists. The fact that the market is largely on the pedestrian scale adds to its charm. While vehicles are permitted on the streets, the density of pedestrians and cyclists and the narrow streets discourage drive-thru traffic.



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