Kensington MarketA National Historic Site, Kensington Market embodies Toronto's
multicultural society. Founded in the early twentieth century by
eastern European Jewish immigrants and Italians, the area was
renowned for its open-air market, evocative of those found in
Europe. Home to immigrants from the Caribbean, China, East Africa
and Vietnam War veterans, Kensinton Market is an infusion of world
cultures, all of whom have left an imprint in the music, shops and
restaurants of the area. A hybrid of cheap eclectic clothing
retailers, fresh produce stores, cheese merchants, fishmongers,
cafés and general bric-a-brac stores, the Kensington Market area
offers a rambunctious downtown atmosphere. The most prominent
streets are Augusta Avenue and Kensington Avenue.
Address: Area bordered by Spadina Avenue, Dundas Street, Bathurs
Website: www.kensington-market.ca
Transportation: The market is served by streetcar stops College, Spadina
and Dundas
Opening Time: Open seven days a week. Most opening hours are from
11am to 7pm, although fresh produce stalls usually open earlier,
and restaurants usually close later |
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