Kensington Market, Toronto

The market is bordered by Spandina and Augusta Avenues between College and St. Andrews. Its lacks a central market square, although this only serves to make it all the more interesting, with its series of narrow streets providing a great deal of character. The main streets are Augusta Avenue, Kensington Avenue and Baldwin Street, all of which provide just about anything you could possibly hope to get your hands on. One of Kensington Avenue's fortes is the West Indian grocery sector. Here you can find anything from yucca, plantains, papaya, sugarcane, mangoes to various other tropical items. Mendel's Creamery tends to be very popular with its fabulous smoked fish, herring, cheeses and its enormous dill pickles. For cheese lovers, try Global Cheese next door. Here they specialize in every type of cheese imaginable, from every place imaginable. Baldwin Street boasts a large selection of Portuguese fish markets including the ever popular Medeiro's. Turning onto Baldwin Street, the first thing that hits you is the wonderful aroma that emanates from the Baldwin Street Bakery. There is a fantastic rage of different foods available as you stroll down this frenzied street. Grains, beans, nuts, fruit both fresh and dried, snacks consisting of dried papaya, mango, pineapple or apricots, pecans, filberts, endless varieties of peppers and medicinal roots, tasty pupusas and cheese-filled tamales. Whatever your taste may be, Kensington Market has it! If you require hotels in any other part of Canada then Global Hotels can assist. We operate from Canada and are delighted to recommend any of the following sites should you require hotels in any other Canadan destination.Edmonton Hotels, Montreal Hotels and Vancouver Hotels. We hope you have a great trip to whatever part of Canada you decide to visit. [ Toronto hotels in Toronto] - [Site Map] - [ Secure Server ] - [ Privacy Policy ] - [ Disclaimer ]