Where to Stay in Toronto: Best Areas for Travelers

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Whether you're looking for the best neighborhoods to stay in or just a few fun ones to explore, here are the best places in Toronto for travelers to go.  Read the full article: https://rebrand.ly/pn28iu6  ---- CONNECT WITH AFAR Afar.com is a digital and print magazine that publishes travel tips, guides, news, and stories: https://www.afar.com  Get updates on the latest articles, travel news, and more from AFAR by signing up for the AFAR newsletter: https://afar.com/newsletters  Follow AFAR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfarMedia Follow AFAR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afarmedia Follow AFAR on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afarmedia Follow AFAR on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/afarmedia  ---- CREDITS  Claudia Cardia - Video Editor Jessie Beck - AFAR Producer Elizabeth See - Designer Sarika Bansal - Editorial Director Michelle Heimerman - Photo Editor Chloe Arrojado  MUSIC “Watch me get it like” Bobby Saint  FOOTAGE / PHOTOGRAPHY iStock/ Storyblocks  CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Annex 00:43 Kensington Market 01:00 Harbord Village 01:11 Leslieville 01:25 Little Portugal 01:35 Where to find more

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00:00 Take a walk around Toronto and you can find yourself in some of the coolest places to

00:08 stay.

00:09 Everything from buzzy restaurant rows, university student enclaves, and of course, communities

00:14 that highlight Toronto's amazing diversity.

00:16 So are you ready to do some exploring?

00:18 Let's go!

00:27 Because it's so close to the University of Toronto, the Annex is full of student life

00:30 staples like bookstores, ramen joints, and coffee shops.

00:33 Don't miss the red brick homes of DuPont Street and Bernard Avenue, showcasing examples of

00:37 Regency Revival and Victorian architecture.

00:42 Kensington Market was known for its strong Jewish immigrant community in the 1920s and

00:46 30s.

00:47 Today, it's now a colourful neighbourhood packed with vintage shops, trendy cocktail

00:50 bars and restaurants.

00:52 Locals have fought against chain stores and property development, supporting the bohemian,

00:55 artistic vibe that so many people love.

00:59 Foodies should put Harvard Village on the top of their must-visit neighbourhood list.

01:02 It's where you'll find one of Toronto's most happening restaurant rows, home to eateries

01:06 like Italian spot Piano Piano and French Bistro Parquet.

01:10 Leslieville is located east of the Don River on Queen Street.

01:12 It's a family-friendly kind of neighbourhood where travellers can pick up locally made

01:16 goods or spend the day in the 44-acre Riverdale Park nearby.

01:21 As expected from the name of this west side neighbourhood, Little Portugal has historically

01:25 been home to people from Portuguese and Brazilian backgrounds.

01:28 Try dishes reflective of its community at restaurants like Tiadu.

01:33 So what's your favourite place to visit in Toronto?

01:35 If you enjoyed this video, please remember to hit our like button and subscribe on your

01:38 way out.

01:39 Happy travels!

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