Historic Kensington Market, Chinatown and Graffiti Alley (EVENING)

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A walkable area of old buildings, impressive architecture, fruit stalls and stores, and narrow streets in the old geographic area known as the "Liberties."

George Taylor Denison, purchased an extensive tract of land that extended between Queen Street and Bloor Street, and was subdivided in the 1850's.

Part of his property was known as Bellevue Square an area that saw its share of military parades. The area became known as the "Jewish Market," but after the Second World War the area changed again, and the Jewish residents headed to the suburbs or north to the Bathurst and Lawrence area.

A second wave of newcomers followed and those residents were primarily from the Azores, but other peoples followed from the Caribbean and Asia.

In the late 1950's and early 60's the area was ripe for the taking and developers hinted at a total redevelopment of the area. However one man stood in the way, and that man was David Crombie, the mayor of Toronto at the time. He resisted any form of urban renewal in the Market and today it's an historic area designated under the National Historic Sites of Canada.

Kensington Market and Chinatown are remarkable neighbourhoods with their beginnings in the old "Ward," and best explored on foot.

This walking tour is for all walking levels and fitness skills. Please dress for the season and bring water. And remember to bring your love of history as well. Hope to see you there.

This tour begins at the southeast corner of Dundas Street West and BeverleyStreet, adjacent to the west entrance of AGO.

The tour has a ticket price of $15.00 per person!

** Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket price when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:
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