DK Travel : Toronto

Torontonians are justifiably proud of their vibrant and exciting metropolis. Canada’s largest city and its financial hub, Toronto has a tremendous amount to offer, including a thriving theater, music, and arts scene, top museums, world-class restaurants and shops, a beautiful lakeside location with lovely beaches, and streets safe and inviting to walk in. Its cultural diversity – over 90 ethnic groups are represented in Toronto – enhances the urban experience.

Kensington Kitchen

Scrumptious Middle Eastern standards such as hummus and baba ganoush spreads for starters; mains such as spiced lamb, lemon chicken, and veggie couscous. In summer, try for a seat on the back deck.
Kensington Market

This funky neighborhood, in a small pocket west of Spadina, is the heart of multicultural Toronto – a place where vendors from almost every corner of the globe have set up shop. Spilling out into the narrow sidewalks are stores selling an array of fruits, vegetables, and bulk dry goods, while music blasts from open doors and loudspeakers. Pedestrians jostle with cyclists and traffic moves at a snail’s pace, everyone vying for their inch of street space, particularly on Saturdays when the area is at its liveliest best. Leave the car behind and wander through the streets, soaking up the atmosphere, perhaps checking out the price of live lobster at a fish vendor’s or browsing through trinkets and secondhand clothes in the many eclectic stores at the south end of Kensington Avenue (see Kensington Market).
Kensington Market

This chaotic enclave is a true gem. Once a Jewish market, the predominant ethnic flavor is now Portuguese and West Indian, with strong hints of Asian and Hispanic. The many food shops reflect this, stocked as they are with cassava, cornbread, pulses, cheese, salted cod, and spices. Fruit and veggies are some of the freshest – and cheapest – in the city. The waft of incense and strains of Reggae will lead you to the dimly lit secondhand clothing stores, many with a goth or hippie flair, nestled in Victorian houses (see Kensington Market).
Korea House

In the heart of Toronto’s Korea-town, this family-run restaurant cooks up traditional Korean fare, with starters such as kimchee (hot, pickled cabbage) and fish and meat mains. Try the unusual Korean rice wines or soju , strong distilled liquors flavored with fruit or flowers.
Kortright Center

This premier conservation area hosts hands-on activities and guided nature walks for all ages – the nighttime “owl prowls” are very popular. Some 11 miles (18 km) of trails lead through forests, meadows, and Humber River valleylands.
Kristapsons

Pacific salmon, cold-smoked on the premises using a secret recipe, is all you’ll find in this store – but what a find. Those in the know claim it ranks among the world’s best.
La Palette

This bohemian space tempts with good-value French food, and takes its pedigree to heart, offering horse tenderloin to adventurous diners. About 75 types of beers.
Lai Wah Heen

With exceptional Cantonese cuisine, this elegant two-level restaurant in the Metropolitan Hotel redefines and updates classic Chinese fare. Haute details include silver chopstick rests and starched linens on the round tables, which are suitable for large groups and conducive to sharing (smaller tables also available). Sunday dim sum is particularly popular.
Lakeview Lunch

Slide into a booth – part of the old-style diner decor – and choose from a menu that focuses on eggs and burger classics. Good milkshakes.
Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa

This country mansion welcomes guests with lovingly tended gardens, well-appointed rooms, a spa, and fine cuisine.

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