Excellent funky shopping area boasting food stores, lots of retro clothing and Chinese stores within a few square blocks. Colourful, multi-ethnic and photogenic. more

We walked through the dirty "bohemian" area for an hour, finding only two types of shops: Chinese trading posts selling all manner of junk for a dollar, and "boutique" clothing shops who think quite a bit too much of themselves. We expected fun interesting hippie atmosphere, but apparently that's all in the past. Lame. more

We walked down through Chinatown and into the Kensington Market area today and it was a great afternoon. The cacophony of languages and aromas coming from the various shops and cafes was interesting and fun. We stopped at the Kensington Restaurant for coffee and "people-watched" for almost an hour. The Cobs Bakery has fun people working inside - stop in... more

Kensington Market is a great location in Toronto, and I would highly recommend it for both tourists and residents of the city. In 2006, Kensington Market was named a National Historic Site. It is open seven days a week, although it is closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. There is a nice blend of cultural charm, interesting and... more

The diversity here is lovely... the area is very pedestrian-friendly. The prices are very reasonable. Make sure you come on an empty stomach - there are more than enough restaurants to find snacks. I particularly liked the empanadas from El Gordo - there are 42 different kinds to choose from! If you're seeking spices or cheeses, chances are you can... more

For anyone visiting Toronto who is a foodie, Kensington Market is a must see. There are so many wonderful groceries. The tiny Market Bakery on Baldwin will satisfy your sweet tooth, I guarantee. Global Cheese is another wonderful stop to make. Just give yourself about an hour to two hours. You'll have a great time. Up to Bloor and you'll... more

What a fun place to find some real bargains and some great food too! I was in Toronto for business and had one day before and one day after my meetings to explore. Day one we went downtown to explore Eaton Centre and Yonge St. Eaton Centre is a big mall which I could have found in most large cities.... more

As a first timer to this part of the city, I was a little dissapointed with Chinatown. It was very busy, worst than Christmas shopping! The people were very pushy, rude, and in a hurry. We were sardines at most of the markets, unable to move about and explore. There was a lot of very fresh meats, unusual fruits, and... more

We found the Kensington Market a refreshing take on street markets. When we heard that this was originally called the "Jewish Market", we anticipated a certain 19th century crowded image. What struck us at first was the airyness of the market itself - funky old houses being put to use by young people with new stores. It was such a... more