Explore Toronto’s Vibrant Neighborhoods In The City Of Second Chances

Forbes Lifestyle Travel Explore Toronto’s Vibrant Neighborhoods In The City Of Second Chances Miriam Porter Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Based in Toronto, I write about vegan & kind travel around the world. Following Jun 27, 2023, 05:07pm EDT | Press play to listen to this article! Got it! Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Nathan Phillips square in Toronto at night, with the fountain, the big writing and the old City Hall .

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Long exposure shot. Toronto, Ontario. getty Canada’s biggest city elected a new mayor yesterday.

Olivia Chow will be the first woman to serve as Toronto mayor since 1997 and is the first Chinese-Canadian to be elected. “Toronto is a place of hope. A place of second chances”, she told cheering and ecstatic crowds at her campaign headquarters on June 26, 2023.

Toronto’s motto is “diversity is our strength”, and if you spend time here you will see why. Toronto has been ranked as one of the most multicultural cities in the world with half of the population born outside of Canada. There are over 140 dialects and languages spoken here, and I am proud to call Toronto my home.

Downtown Toronto at dusk, Canada getty Toronto, the capital city of Ontario, has so many diverse neighborhoods such as The Beaches, Cabbagetown, Little Italy, Queen West, the Junction, the Annex, Little Jamaica, Harbourfront and Queens Quay, Parkdale, Midtown, Yorkville, and many more. Keep reading for details on three other cool neighborhoods to explore for your next trip to Toronto. Chinatown And Kensington Market Streetcar and people move along Spadina Avenue in Chinatown, downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada on a .

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getty This lively downtown community has a little bit of everything and is a blast to walk around in the summer. Chinatown And Kensington Market are technically two neighborhoods next to each other and you can easily spend the day exploring both. They are among Toronto’s oldest, and culture and heritage can be seen in every direction.

As you enter Chinatown it feels like you are stepping into another city with store and street signs in Chinese with bustling crowds similar to those in Hong Kong. East Asian shops and traditional markets line the streets with everything from exotic fruits, bulk food, Chinese herbs and remedies, and authentic trinkets. It’s a hot spot for Asian-style food including weekend dim sum, noodles and dumplings.

One of my favorites is Buddha’s Vegan Restaurant on Dundas, one of Toronto’s earliest Asian Vegan Restaurants now serving healthy plant-based dishes at affordable prices. Toronto, Ontario, Canada-July 18, 2020: Multi-colored business buildings in Kensington Market. The .

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Kensington Market is considered one of the most iconic neighborhoods in the capital city of the province of Ontario in Canada. Its fiber is made of multicultural businesses with different styles and colors. It is a famous place and tourist attraction in urban settlement.

The image belongs to a series called ‘iconic neighborhoods’ getty When you are full, walk it off in Kensington Market , one of Toronto’s most animated and diverse neighborhoods with streets lined with colorful old Victorian homes dating back to the 1920’s. Kensington is one of the best street markets in North America and be on the lookout for the famous Garden Car, a landmark for Pedestrian Sundays. This event happens on the last Sunday of each month from May – October and there are street performers, lively music, and food stands.

I love browsing through the vintage clothing stores, thrift shops, and organic produce. You will find ethnic foods from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, South America, the Caribbean, and unique gifts at Blue Banana Market on Augusta Avenue, one of my favorites. The Distillery District Toronto, Canada – Oct 13, 2017: Entrance to the historic Distillery District in the city of Toronto.

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[+] Province of Ontario, Canada getty The Distillery District is both charming and historical with cobblestone streets and meticulously restored Victorian architecture. Considered an Old Town neighborhood, it’s the perfect place for a summer walk and a drink on a patio at one of the many cafés, bakeries, or restaurants. Browse through unique galleries, adorable boutiques, fashion retailers, and many studios showcasing work by talented local artists such as Artagellery.

Bergo Designs is packed with unique home décor, contemporary jewelry, and a kid’s section for original one-of-a-kind items. Toronto, Ontario, Canada – August 29, 2018: The Distillery District of Toronto is a redeveloped . .

. [+] area of the city that used to cater to distilling spirits. Today, it has been redeveloped to include condos, apartments, shops, art galleries, restaurants, bars etc, all the while maintaining and paying homage to its colourful past.

getty The neighborhood is also home to many world-renowned festivals and events happening on select weekends. Of course it wouldn’t be the Distillery District without distilleries and craft breweries and there are some great spots to choose from, perfect for a get together with friends to celebrate summer. The Entertainment District CN Tower, Toronto city skyline, Ontario, Canada getty Visit Toronto’s top attractions and get ready to be entertained in the appropriately named Entertainment District.

If you are a first time visitor you will want to explore the CN Tower for a brag worthy photo from the top of this iconic structure. It was certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s tallest tower for years. It is still certified by them today as the world’s highest external walk on a building, for EdgeWalk, should you be up for a little breezy stroll.

Edgewalk is a full-circle, hands-free walk around the exterior of the main pod, 116 storeys up, and not for the faint of heart. If the Toronto Blue Jays are playing, check out a fun baseball game at the Rogers Centre, which is also a major concert venue. Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto, Ontario.

getty Theater lovers have their choice of performances at Royal Alexandra Theatre, a national historic landmark and the oldest continuously operating legitimate theater in North America. Or check out the Princess of Wales Theatre, a modern and impressive theater built by famous father and son producing team David and Ed Mirvish in 1933, and now home to contemporary and classic musical productions. Enjoy a fancy dinner on King Street before the show.

The City of Toronto “acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. ” Follow me on Twitter . Check out my website .

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