{"id":5005,"date":"2015-11-20T14:24:20","date_gmt":"2015-11-20T18:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/?p=5005"},"modified":"2016-01-07T17:43:04","modified_gmt":"2016-01-07T21:43:04","slug":"toronto-neighbourhood-guide-kensington-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/toronto-neighbourhood-guide-kensington-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Toronto Neighbourhood Guide: Kensington Market"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Kensington<\/a>

Photo Credit: Rina Pitucci<\/p><\/div>\n

One of Toronto\u2019s most eclectic neighbourhoods, Kensington Market, is within walking distance of our downtown furnished rentals. Settled by Eastern Europeans, the neighbourhood –which spans from College to Dundas, north to south; and Kensington to Denison, east to west– has had fluctuations of different ethnicities from Jewish, Portuguese, and Latin American, which is now an important landmark in Toronto. It has also developed certain trends: homes behind homes and stores on the first floor of homes, which has since been retained today. Here are our favourite places and things to do in the Market.<\/p>\n

1. Casa Acoreana.<\/strong> Located at the corner of Augusta and Baldwin, Casa Acoreana has been one of the Market\u2019s longest standing institutions in business for 50 years. Comprised of a cafe and a store that sells coffee, candy, and nuts, it is one of the best people-watching spots in Toronto.<\/p>\n

2. Pedestrian Market Sundays.<\/strong> Every last Sunday of the month from May to October, Kensington Market\u2019s streets are closed off<\/p>\n

\"Kensington<\/a>

Photo Credit: Joey deVilla<\/p><\/div>\n

to traffic for their annual Pedestrian Sundays. There\u2019s music, food, and many street performances. It\u2019s a lively event that you can\u2019t miss if you\u2019re visiting or living in Toronto.<\/p>\n

3. Produce, Meat, Fish, and Cheese.<\/strong> If you like to do your shopping at local markets, Kensington Market is the best place to do it. It\u2019s the perfect pit stop for your picnic needs if you\u2019re heading over to the park at Denison or further along, at Trinity Bellwoods Park. Some of our favourites: Sanagan\u2019s Meat Locker, Hooked for Fish, Oxford Fruit Market, and Global Cheese. Happy shopping!<\/p>\n

4. Seven Lives Tacos<\/strong>. There are plenty of options for lunch and dinner in the Market. Though you\u2019ll always see lines for this taqueria, Seven Lives<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Kensington<\/a>

Photo Credit: Ian Irving<\/p><\/div>\n

arguably has some of the best fish tacos in the city. Get the Gorbernador and thank us later!<\/p>\n

5. Vintage Shopping.<\/strong> Vintage stores that scatter the market lend to its bohemian vibe and are one of the best ways to explore the market. Check out the long standing Courage My Love for jewellery and great clothing finds and Flashback for jackets. You\u2019ll likely stumble upon racks and racks of clothing on the sidewalks outside of the stores and may unexpectedly find a good garment.<\/p>\n

What are your favourite places in Kensington Market?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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