neighbourhood guide

KENSINGTON MARKET:

Wander around Kensington Market and soak up the culture! Just next door is Chinatown, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Toronto. Both are packed with eclectic restaurants, food markets, specialty music and book stores, vintage stores and much more.

QUEEN STREET WEST:

The dynamic energy of Toronto’s Queen Street West is unmatched anywhere else in the city. This colourful neighbourhood is home to some of the city’s best restaurants, independent boutiques, music venues, art galleries and murals. It’s a must-see for anyone looking to experience the heart of Toronto's creative spirit.

WEST QUEEN WEST:

You will find an eclectic retail mix on West Queen West including fashion boutiques, interior design and furniture shops, antique and vintage stores and a vast array of restaurants reflecting Toronto’s multicultural diversity.

OSSINGTON AVE:

Ossington Avenue has one of the highest concentrations of coffee shops, food shops, bars and restaurants in Toronto reflecting the youthful demographic in this neighbourhood. Cafes, coffee shops, art galleries and hip clothing stores complete the picture on Ossington Avenue. Mamakas, Mandy’s and Bellwoods are some of our favourites!

***LITTLE ITALY:***
Little Italy is packed with restaurants, bars, bakeries, and cafes - you’ll never find yourself bored walking down College St. Neighbourhood staples like Cafe Diplomatico and The Big Chill will satisfy your hunger. and your sweet tooth. You can soak up the history of Toronto’s Little Italy by walking along the streets lined with Victorian-era houses before playing a spirited match of bocce ball among friends.

DISTILLERY HISTORIC DISTRICT:

The Distillery Historic District is a very popular area within downtown Toronto where you can find hip restaurants, bars and boutiques. Also found are art galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances.

***YORKVILLE:***
Yorkville Toronto is a must-visit section of Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood. This small but jam-packed slice of the city is flaunted as being one of the most desirable postal codes to live in. It’s known for its Victorian-era homes, cobblestone streets, an abundance of gourmet restaurants, extravagant designer boutiques and engaging art galleries and museums.

LIBERTY VILLAGE:

Liberty Village has a youthful, campus-meets-condo vibe. Bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes buzz with energy, especially on game nights when one of the local teams (Toronto FC) takes to the pitch. It also functions as one of the city’s creative corridors with record labels, agencies and tech firms operating out of lofts and studio spaces in converted former warehouses.