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EXPLORE TORONTO | | | | | | | Bloor St W and Avenue Rd
Toronto,
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| | | | | Description: MIDTOWN. Bounded by Davenport Road, Charles Street West, Yonge Street and Avenue Road, this district is known for its high-end fashion house boutiques, gourmet restaurants and fabulously famous celebrity visitors. The historic district has undergone a few facelifts over the years and is today an exciting mix of traditional architecture and contemporary décor, classic and modern. Several malls, including the prestigious Hazelton Lanes, are located here as well.
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| | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Although Toronto has four districts with large Chinese populations (not surprising, since more than 10% of Toronto's population is Chinese), this is the heart of the city's Chinese culture. Streets are lined with shops, apothecaries, and markets selling a large mix of traditional Chinese goods. This is the place to pick up everything from produce to porcelain at half the price of designer boutiques.
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| Distillery Historic DistrictFront St and Parliament
Toronto,
ON
| | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. At the center of this district is the former Gooderham & Worts Distillery, a massive facility that, in its heyday, produced 2.1 million gallons of spirits annually. The business shut down in 1990, and the site was used as a movie location for about a decade. In 2003, the area reopened as Toronto's first pedestrian district, with a focus on the arts. The brick-lined streets are home to numerous art galleries and performance venues, cafes and retail boutiques. In record time, the National Historic Site has become one of the city's most visited shopping and entertainment districts. Tours are available (walking or via Segway) call 866-405-8687 to reserve a space.
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| | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Located just west of Chinatown, this matrix of busy streets is defined by a broad offering of produce, meats and dry goods. The area becomes an open-air market on Saturday the busiest day of the week. The market originated during British settlement in the 1790s and has since undergone many permutations due to flurries of immigration that brought in folks representing more than 30 cultural backgrounds. Bordered by Spadina Avenue, Dundas Street, Bathurst Street and College Street. Individual business hours vary, but most are open daily from 11am-7pm.
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| | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Destination of fashionistas and society divas, Queen Street West is Toronto's answer to Rodeo Drive. The hippest retailers line both sides of the street, with independents centered around West Queen West (between Bathurst and Shaw). Look for cutting edge clothing, shoes and accessories from leading international designers, one-of-a-kind pieces that will make you the envy of all your friends, and a wide selection of antique and retro furniture and decorative items.
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