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Kensington Market & Chinatown

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Highlights:

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of Toronto's most multicultural neighbourhood

• Check out unique, eclectic, locally-owned and operated eateries, shops, and produce markets
• Walk the hidden lanes and alleys and discover amazing graffiti art
• Locate some of the best places to shop and eat after your tour

Tour style:Food & Market Visit, Local Life & Culture, Heritage & History
Inclusion:

English speaking Guide.

Exclusion:

Snacks, beverages, souvenirs, tips & gratuities for your guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 2 hours
• Pickup location:

  SW corner of McCaul St. and Dundas St. West at the large Henry Moore sculpture beside the Art Gallery of Ontario.

• Pickup Time: 10.00 AM
• Drop off location:

  Dragon City Shopping Centre (SW corner of Spadina Ave. and Dundas St. West)

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Toronto Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.

• Additional information:

  This tour finishes with plenty of time to travel to the “Beer Makes History Better” tour's starting point if you wish to do both in one day.

   

   

• Dress standard:

  Summers can be hot and humid, spring/autumn can be cool, and winters downright frigid with snow. Dress according to weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

• Child policy:

  Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

On this Toronto walking tour you'll explore Chinatown and Kensington Market, the most colourful and multi-cultural neighbourhoods in Toronto and sample both local and international delicacies as you wander the often crowded (but always friendly) streets lined with unique vendors and specialty shops.

 

Learn how the neighbourhood has evolved from a working-class Jewish market into a working-class bohemian market and one of Canada's largest Chinese communities. Several waves of immigrant settlement over the past 100 years have splashed colours, sounds, and flavours from the four corners of the Earth throughout Kensington Market, and yet there is not a McDonald's or Starbucks to be seen. Bare brick walls have long been covered with graffiti murals - and much of it is stunning (and done at the request of the buildings' owners)!

 

You'll certainly want to hang around Kensington Market on your own for a while after your Toronto sightseeing tour to pick up some vintage or one-of-a-kind souvenirs or gifts.

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Traveller Feedback:

Ms. Carole Ann D.
Canada ~ 31 Oct 2012[back to top]

Jason is an amazing tour guide. His enthusiasm is real and he's full of fun facts. We had a wonderful time on this tour and were happy to find out that Jason would be our guide for the Beer Makes History Better tour as well. A great day getting to know our city better. Thank you! :)

 

Mr. Andrew c.
Canada ~ 22 Oct 2012[back to top]

I've had the chance to do these tours a few times now, and everytime the tour exceeded my expectations. Whenever I have friends visiting from out of country, more often than not, I have them take part in these tours, and the feedback they give me is always positive. Plus, it's always great to spend time with these guides who share my enthusiasm for Toronto! I always like learning (and re-learning) more about my own city. The three tours I've taken part in: Beer Makes History Better, the Street Art Tour, and the Kensington/Chinatown tour were all exemplary.

Jason, you continue to impress! Keep up the good work!

 

Mrs. Sabine S.
Germany ~ 13 Oct 2012[back to top]

Thank you for a great tour!
I appreciate that you do your tours even if there is just one person booked;so I had a really personal one.I was so glad when Jason showed up, because two days before on a tour with another company nobody met me at the given meeting point. I travel a lot and from now on Urban Adventures will be first on my list to check for available tours.

 

Mr. Hameed A.
USA ~ 13 Sep 2012[back to top]

Dave was wonderful. He really knew how to show us a great time and was the perfect tour guide. I would definitely recommend that everyone take this tour at least once. Great job!!!!!!!

 

Mr. Margaret W.
Canada ~ 27 Aug 2012[back to top]

This was a great chance to learn more about my own city. Very informative and Jason proved to be a charming ambassador for Toronto.

 

Mrs. Tanya K.
Russian Federation ~ 20 Aug 2012[back to top]

We were so happy we took this tour. The guade was awesome! Great experience. Thanks so much.

 

Mrs. Nickie P.
Australia ~ 17 Aug 2012[back to top]

Jason was a great guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. My husband didn't even know what Kensington Market was and he gained a lot of new information. Thanks for a fun experience.

 

Mrs. Tani A.
Canada ~ 11 Aug 2012[back to top]

We spent a great informative 2 hours with Jason wandering the streets in Kensington Market and Chinatown. We definitely heard some stories and learned some interesting history. We're planning to go back on our own to try a couple of the restaurants. Thanks Jason!!!!!!

 

Mr. David L.
Canada ~ 01 Aug 2012[back to top]

Really enjoyed the experience! Dave was a great guide who pointed out some interesting spots for us to come back and visit.

We moved to the Toronto area 6 years ago and this was definitely a great way to get to know our new "neighbourhood". Looking forward to the beer tour next.

 

Mrs. Sharon M.
Canada ~ 01 Aug 2012[back to top]

We had a wonderful Kensington market tour with Dave on Saturday July 28th at 10am.

Walt and Sharon

 

Mr. Rosemary A.
Australia ~ 16 Jul 2012[back to top]

It was a great way to spend the morning to learn something that I wouldn't have known about my own city. I would recommend the tour to native Torontonians and tourists alike. Jason was very enthusiastic and informative.

 

Mr. Bryan L.
Canada ~ 24 May 2012[back to top]

We really enjoyed our tour - only wish we had had time to sample some of the delicious food that was available in the area!

 

Mr. Daniel V.
Canada ~ 11 May 2012[back to top]

We were particularly impressed with our guide Silvia. She was very knowledgeable,accommodating and completely charming. She also speaks so many languages she was able to answer in-depth questions from everyone in our group. Silvia is definitely an asset to your team!

 

Your trip:

This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this trip.