Kensington Market

Kensington Market

Kensington Market, also known as the "Jewish Market," is located in Toronto and is the city's most photogenic market. This large multicultural marketplace originated as a Jewish market in the 1920s, when 80% of Toronto's Jewish population lived in the area. This entrepreneurial community transformed their front lawns, porches, and even street-facing living rooms into shops, and thus Kensington Market was born.

Stepping into Kensington Market is like embarking on a mini global journey—you’ll find items from all over the world, as if wandering into a series of treasure-filled shops. The market is brimming with exquisite goods from Europe, Asia, South America, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, creating a vibrant hub of global cultures with a strong ethnic flair. Kensington Market also features uniquely charming restaurants and cafés, perfect for enjoying local snacks or sipping coffee after your shopping spree—guaranteed to keep you coming back for more.

Kensington Market

Must-visit reason: Toronto’s most photogenic market

Continent: North America

Country/Region: Canada

Province/State: Ontario

City: Toronto