Kensington Market & Chinatown Tour

 

Lose yourself in the liveliest corners of Toronto on this tour of Chinatown and Kensington Market. It is no wonder that they are often referred to as the most colourful neighbourhoods in the capital of the Ontario province. They contain such a multi-cultural variety, you are able to see, hear and taste fragments of a myriad of different societies within them. Join us on this stroll through their bustling and always friendly streets to sample both local and international delicacies.

Highlights
- Get to know all about the evolution of the markets
- Set your eyes on a whole host of stunning Street art
- Try out foods from all over and give your taste buds something to remember

Meet up with your guide, who will soon prove to you his Toronto street savvy by taking you into Chinatown’s most charming vendors and speciality shops. Savour cuisine samples from many origins and marvel at the cultural variety made evident through the showcases. Thanks to your guide’s well-versed knowledge, learn the fascinating change of this quarter over time; originally a proletarian Jewish market, it slowly but steadily grew into a bohemian market and hosted the largest Chinese communities in Canada.

Kensington Market has a very similar story: it owes its splashes of colour and flavours to countless waves of immigrant settlers that arrived in Canada over the last 100 years. One can easily recognize most parts of the world at this thriving market. Oh, and by the way, the prize characteristic: not a McDonald’s or Starbucks in sight. It’s a true 100% marketplace. And it’s also beautiful: its bare brick walls are covered with layer upon layer of urban art and graffiti murals.

Check out locally-owned and operated eateries, shops, and produce markets and remember your favourite places as you are sure to want to come back later. Stop for a coffee or tea in one of the local cafes and sample one of the many international foods available in the neighbourhood at a local shop. You’ll live an unforgettable experience.


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Location
Start point:
Art Gallery of Ontario
Meet at the SW corner of McCaul St and Dundas St West beside the Art Gallery of Ontario. Dirígete a la esquina suroeste de las calles McCaul y Dundas St. West, al lado de la Galería de Arte de Ontario.
O ponto de encontro será na esquina sudoeste da rua McCaul Street com a rua Dundas St West, junto à Galeria de Arte de Ontário.
Treffpunkt an der süd-westlichen Straßenecke von McCaul Street und der Dundas Street West neben der Art Gallery of Ontario.
在安大略省美术馆旁边的麦考尔街 (McCaul St) 和登打士西街 (Dundas St West) 的SW角落会面。

End point: The Tour ends at the Dragon City Shopping Centre, corner of Spadina Ave. and Dundas St. West.

Schedule
Duration: 3 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide