Toronto/Kensington Market Travel Guide
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Kensington Market is a district of Toronto.
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Get in
Kensington is served by the College and Spadina streetcar lines.
The neighbourhood is not a good place to drive or park on weekends, although parking is available on nearby Spadina Ave., it may be difficult to find during peak hours. On sundays during the summer months it is a car free neighbourhood.
It is a close walk from downtown to Kensington.
See
Kensington market was the site of the Canadian television sitcom King of Kensington which aired on CBC Television from 1975 to 1980 and starred Al Waxman, who was himself born in the neighbourhood. A memorial, erected to Al Waxman following his death in 2001, can be seen in Bellevue Square Park.
- the El Mocambo on Spadina just South of College has frequent musical acts upstairs and is one of Toronto's oldest musical venues. Acts that have performed here include Elvis Costello, who recorded a live album, and the Rolling Stones.
- Down the road on Spadina you'll find Grossman's Tavern known as "Toronto's Home of the Blues", not to mention home of one of the best and cheapest burgers you'll find in the city. You'll find bands playing every night, as well as Saturday afternoons and there is never a cover charge.
Do
On Sundays throughout the summer the streets are shut down to motorists, and pedestrians take over the streets. There are musical acts on the streets, which usually contain political messages about not using or needing cars.
Buy
The Kensington Market is a great place to find second hand clothing. There are many second hand and new clothing stores spread out through the market.
There are many places to buy food.
- Parts Unknown is tucked away in behind Jumbo Empanadas and is the best place to find second hand bicycle parts in Toronto.
- Courage My Love is a eclectic vintage clothing store on Kensington Ave. A must-see on any trip to Kensington Market.
- AAA Army Surplus on Baldwin Ave. is the place to buy all your fatigues, boots, flight jackets, handcuffs...whatever you need.
- Uprising Books is an anarchist non-profit bookstore.
Eat
- Jumbo Empanadas, 245 Augusta Avenue. Delicious and inexpensive empanadas in both meat and vegetarian varieties.
- My Market Bakery, 184 Baldwin St. The best in baked goods you'll find in all of Toronto.
- Big Fat Burrito, On Augusta one block south of College. Try the Yam Burrito.
- herbivore.to, On Augusta one block south of College. A popular vegan restaurant that mostly does takeout sandwiches and soups.
- Last Temptation, On Kensington just North of Dundas. Known for it's seafood and tropical decor.
Drink
Kensington is a great place to go to find an out of the way quiet bar with cheap drinks and a friendly atmosphere.
- Embassy, 223 Augusta Avenue. Cozy place to get a drink, with couches and booths as well as a patio in the summer.
- Last Temptation, On Kensington just North of Dundas. They have reasonable priced pitchers of some popular Ontario beers.
- Grafitti's, At the intersection of Kensington and Baldwin. Grafitti's generally has a live music act nightly.
Sleep
Budget
- Kensington Castle, Hostel, located at 75 Bellevue.
Mid-range /Splurge
There is no mid range or luxury hotel in the Kensington Market.
Contact
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