Exploring Kensington Market, Chinatown and the Art Gallery of Ontario

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Exploring Kensington Market, Chinatown and the Art Gallery of Ontario

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Toronto audio tour: Exploring Kensington Market, Chinatown and the Art Gallery of Ontario
This is a 1.8mi walking tour
It takes an average of 120 mins to complete.
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About the Tour

Explore the vibrant streetscape from the Art Gallery of Ontario through the adjacent Chinatown, and concluding in Kensington Market, an eclectic and historic neighbourhood that is a National Historic Sight. Learn about the history of Kensington and check out some of the best spots to grab a bite. Take in unique architecture, fascinating history and culture, as well as great local shops and eateries along the way.

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Neighbourhoods Architecture Museums Food And Drink Top Sights

Tour Producer

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Jane Herman

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I'm the founder of On the Town Tours in Toronto. Since 2013 we've offered an eclectic menu of tours that highlight Toronto's history, architecture, and culture. 50% of Torontonians (including me) were not born here. As a non-native, I've always been driven to understand how Toronto became the city it is today. My curiosity and love of learning have led me to study our city's history, architecture and culture in a deep and serious way, and in turn share my passion for our urban fabric and its treasures with visitors and curious residents alike. I offer bespoke, customized in-person and live-streamed tours for individuals and groups. Since 2022 I have been an instructor at the LIFE Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University, offering a series of popular walks exploring Toronto through its public art, architecture, and literature. Come join me!

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Start: Grange Park

Hello and welcome to this VoiceMap tour for On the Town Tours. My name is Jane and today we’re going to explore the vibrant streetscape from the Art Gallery of Ontario through the adjacent Chinatown, to Kensington Market, one of Toronto’s most eclectic and popular sights.

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Major Landmarks

  • Art Gallery of Ontario

  • OCAD University

  • Chinatown

  • Kensington Market

Getting There

Route Overview

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  1. Start location
    Beverley St & McCaul Street, Toronto, ON M5T 2W7, Canada
  2. Total distance
    3km
  3. Final location
    Toronto, ON M5T 2V8, Canada
  4. Distance back to start location
    1km

Directions to Starting Point

Grange Park on the south side of the Art Gallery of Ontario.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

Art Gallery of Ontario, Dragon City Mall, various specialty food shops including bakeries, coffee shops, cheese shops, and ethnic eateries

Best time of day

When you are hungriest in order to enjoy sampling from the multitude of restaurants and vendors along the way! Sunday during July and August is a great day for exploring the market area, when some of the streets are closed to vehicular traffic.

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Be mindful of the weather and dress appropriately

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