Neighbourhoods
The city changes accent every few blocks.
Toronto has more than 150 named neighbourhoods, and picking a handful for a first visit is a genuine editorial exercise. These are the ones we send friends to first.
Bohemian · Multicultural
Kensington Market
A tangle of narrow streets west of Chinatown where vintage shops share walls with vegan bakeries, empanada windows and third-wave coffee. Best on Sunday afternoons when the market goes car-free.
- Best for
- Wandering, coffee, independent shopping
- Nearest transit
- Spadina 510 streetcar
Heritage · Pedestrian
Distillery District
Victorian industrial brick, cobblestone lanes and dozens of independent boutiques and galleries in a former whisky complex. Come at dusk for the string lights.
- Best for
- Wandering, coffee, independent shopping
- Nearest transit
- 504 King streetcar
Design · Independent
Queen West
The city's fashion and gallery spine, running from Trinity Bellwoods to Ossington. Come for the shops, stay for the patios.
- Best for
- Wandering, coffee, independent shopping
- Nearest transit
- 501 Queen streetcar