Where is Kensington Market located in relation to Chinatown?

Kensington Market is one of the most walkable neighbourhoods in the city. It is located immediately next to the University of Toronto and adjacent to Chinatown. College Street or Spadina Avenue are the best ways to access the area on foot as their sidewalks tend to be significantly wider than most in the city.

How many blocks is Kensington Market?

Bargain hunting, food shopping, and eating are the major reasons to visit Kensington. Although the higgledy- piggledy nature of the streets makes it a little difficult to say exactly how many blocks make up the area, it’s about the size of 10 “regular” city blocks.

What is Kensington Market known for?

Kensington Market is an open-air food and clothing market in downtown Toronto. This multicultural marketplace is known for its independent spirit, colourful shop fronts, vibrant murals, charismatic locals and people-friendly Pedestrian Sundays events.

What subway stop is Kensington Market?

How to get to Kensington Market by TTC Subway. The closest subway station is St Patrick on the University-Spadina Line. If your on the Yonge Street line you should exit at Dundas. From either station you can cut out most of the walking time by riding the 505 Dundas Street West Street car westbound to Spadina Avenue.

Is Kensington Market Safe?

Extremely safe. Night or day, it’s a very safe place.

Does Kensington Market still exist?

It is not Kensington Market, which doesn’t exist anymore. The old Kensington Market was a very popular place in its time, but it was closed and demolished in 2001.

What station is Kensington Market?

The closest stations to Kensington Market are: College St at Augusta Ave is 241 meters away, 4 min walk. Spadina Ave at Nassau St South Side is 295 meters away, 4 min walk. Bathurst St at Nassau St (Toronto Western Hospital) is 374 meters away, 5 min walk.

Which train station is closest to Kensington?

London Underground and trains

• High Street Kensington station (10 minute walk) – for the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines*
• Queensway station (10 minute walk) – for the Central line.
• Notting Hill Gate station (20-25 minute walk) – for Central, District and Circle lines.

Is Kensington Market a good place to live?

Kensington Market is known as one of Toronto’s unique and most iconic neighbourhoods. Kensington Market is known as being a bohemian place which makes a great place to live for those looking for a bohemian neighbourhood.

Is Chinatown Toronto safe?

This Chinatown is one of the largest Chinatown’s in North America.As with all downtown Toronto neighbourhoods, there is unfortunately crime in the area. There are 31.03 crimes against property.

What shops are in Kensington High Street?

10 Best Shops on Kensington High Street

• Whole Foods Market. It’s impossible to step into a Whole Foods store and leave without choosing something, and this impressive Kensington branch has plenty of delicious and nourishing items to tempt you.
• Zara & Zara Home.
• Altimus.
• Decathlon.
• Muji.
• Waterstones.
• Ole & Steen Lagkagehuset.

How long is Kensington Market Open?

Hours. Generally, the Market is open 7 days a week excluding Christmas and New Years. The best time for optimal shopping is between the hours of 11:00am and 7:00pm. Many of the grocery and fresh vegetable stores, however, are open earlier than 11:00.