Chinatown: Toronto

Toronto's Chinatown is the epicentre of Canada's Chinese-Canadian population. Brimming with people, fresh and dried food markets, gift shops and restaurants, the Dim-Sum and imported produce options are plentiful and inexpensive. Those that are culinarily curious (and creative) will enjoy surveying the street-side grocery options, while deal-savvy shoppers are guaranteed to find reasonably priced versions of nearly everything. From clothing to toys, to shoes to housewares, Chinatown's shops are a destination in their own right.

Chinatown runs north-south between Queen and College streets, and east-west between University and Spadina avenues, abutting the Queen Street West shopping district and Kensington Market.  A stroll down Spadina Avenue, through the bustling street culture makes a stimulating segue between two of Toronto's other important neighbourhoods, and is a worthwhile adventure on its own.

Chinatown is accessible by Spadina, Queen, Dundas and College streetcars.
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