Overview
Kensington Market is a bohemian multicultural neighborhood in west downtown Toronto and a National Historic Site of Canada. Narrow streets house eateries from Jamaica, Mexico, the Middle East, Korea, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and beyond - foodie heaven. Vintage clothing, record stores, indie bookshops, and graffiti art fill every block, and on the last Sunday of each month 'Pedestrian Sundays' close the streets to cars for performances and festivals. Free. Easily paired with a Chinatown visit.
Opening Hours
24 hours (shops 10:00-22:00)
Travel Tips
Visit on the last Sunday of the month (May-Oct) for Pedestrian Sundays - street performances and festivals. Combine with Chinatown for an efficient day.
Hotels near Kensington Market
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