Kensington Market – Toronto
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
It’s hard to stay away from clichés while describing Kensington Market. The first few words that come to mind are ‘colorful’, ‘bustling’ and ‘ethnic’. Kensington market is practically a legend in Toronto and among the most photographed. It is chock full of shops and stalls selling a variety of produce. It also has quite an intriguing history with the original market dating back to the 1790s.
Kensington Market is best navigated on foot or perhaps a bicycle whatever you prefer. This maze of alleys is located just west of Chinatown and is bordered by College Street in the North and Dundas Street in the South. The market is a wellspring of legumes, fresh fruit and dry goods stores. You can get your hands on some of the best meat and local produce on these congested little streets.
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