espite the name, Kensington Market is not really a market in the traditional sense and is actually a multi-cultural microcosm a few corner turns away from Chinatown. Funky shops, hole-in-the wall cafes and unusual little eateries litter a few blocks of re-purposed buildings making it an interesting place to explore and grab a few fun things to eat.
Read MoreThere is a ton of beautiful street art in Toronto, but if you want to get the biggest bang for your buck, head over to Graffiti Alley. This kilometer back alley stroll between Spadina Avenue and Portland Street was made famous as the back drop to Rick Mercer's political TV show "The Mercer Report", but even if that tidbit doesn't grab you, the artwork definitely will.
Read MoreWe had a free day in Toronto before moving onto our next destination. The issue with Toronto, as with any big city really, is it's impossible to see everything. Due to our short time here, we didn't feel like waiting in lines to do the standard "connect-the-dots between the big tourist attractions" routine and instead, we opted to hit a few neighborhoods and streets to see what else we could find.
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