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Kensington Market and Spadina Avenue

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 301 attractions in Toronto
Traveller Description: A primarily Jewish neighborhood until the 1950s, this area is now home to New Wave youths and a growing Vietnamese population.
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Attraction type: Neighbourhood, Flea/street market
Activities: Shopping, City walk sightseeing
Address: Bounded by Dundas St., Spadina Ave., Baldwin St., and Augusta Ave. Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Reviews of Kensington Market and Spadina Avenue

( 1-10 of 10 )
4 Jul 2008

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

17 Feb 2008

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

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4 of 5 stars
Simi Valley, CA
29 May 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

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

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2 of 5 stars
Buffalo, New York
29 Sep 2006
6/7 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
Brooklyn
2 Sep 2006
7/8 found this review helpful

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

1 Sep 2005
66/77 found this review helpful

Walking out of China town, you take a turn in one of the streets to find yourself in a neighborhood where cultural diversity is a day to day reality: Rasta people, latinos, asian, alternatives, new wave youth, shoppers... everybody find his way! Cool bars, restaurants with nice patios, second hand and vintage shops (where I found plenty of basketball jerseys... more

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1 of 5 stars
The Netherlands
22 Aug 2005
21/38 found this review helpful

A fabulous multi-ethnic experince this could be, resembling Notting Hill in London... wonderful vibe... however, the neighbourhood looks like riots took place. Houses appear burned down, extremely poorly maintained, structuraly dirt and trash all over the place... simply disgusting... what a shame. more

1 Aug 2005
15/27 found this review helpful

We trekked to the market in March on a cold Saturday before many of the shops opened. We stopped for coffee and hot chocolate (the best ever with real shredded chocolate on top) at a small cafe. However, after the cafe most of the rest of the market was a disappointment, dirty fruit stands and junky stores. We did find... more

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5 of 5 stars
Prescott,Ontario
2 Aug 2003
23/26 found this review helpful

I LOVE THE MARKET!!!. I'm from a small town in Eastern Ontario and I loved visiting and staying in the heart of the market. Where else can you find everything you need in a small area. The best coffee (Moonbean), shops and food. Toronto is usually seen by many as a large city, no one knows you etc. Kengington market... more

26 Jul 2003
15/43 found this review helpful

Being new to the Toronto area, I thought that I would explore a bit of Toronto. I had heard so much about Kensington Market so I went down there and what a disappointment! I would not recomment going at all. It was a warm day, it stank like rotton fruit, it was dirty, and as far as fresh vegetables and... more

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Bounded by Dundas St., Spadina Ave., Baldwin St., and Augusta Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada