Toronto - the multicultural city

Yonge-Dundas Square

The Yonge-Dundas Square or just Dundas Square is a public square at the southest corner of the intersection of Yonge Street and Dundas Street East in Downtown. When I stood on this square, I was really overwhelmed by the huge advertising posters on the skyscrapers. I was there in the evening, but everything was very bright because of the neon signs. The place is not very beautiful, but what it is, it is totally alive. There is always something going on there.

Kensington Market

This is the multicultural hipster neighbourhood of Toronto. Quirkly second-hand shops, lovely decorated cafes and unusual flower pots can be seen in every corner. There are signs and posters with love is love and it seems that all people respect each other. Everything is so colorful and there's so much love in the air. 

I liked the Victorian houses on the tree-lined streets so much that I don't want to withhold these pictures below from you. Wall paintings decorate the houses and authentic shops characterise this neighbourhood. Simply stroll around leisurely and take a big breath of Torontos multicutural area. 

There are times when we have to mix more colours in our life.

Distillery District

This district east of the city centre is characterised by industrial architecture from the 19th century. The area has been declared as a historic monument. Not surprising, as it is rare to see architecture from this period so well preserved in North America. There are imposing Victorian buildings, chicly converted warehouses, lofts with high ceilings and cobbled streets full of character. 

Gooderham Building

Imposing house made of red bricks. I looked at it on the way back from the Disterlly district, so it can be combined well. I have never seen a house that is so narrow.

Harbour

At Toronto Harbour, you can enjoy the best view of the Toronto skyline. Take the opportunity to take some great pictures. If you want to enjoy the panoramic view from the water, there are also various tours by boat.

Hotel & Restaurant

We stayed at the Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre hotel. The hotel is located on Carlton Street and is the ideal starting point. We were able to explore many sights on foot. Some of them are quite long distances, because you just have to remember that Canada is really big.

My favourite meal in Toronto was definitely breakfast. There is nothing better than the delicious pancakes. Across the street from the hotel, there is the Restaurant eggspactation. They had a huge selection of different pancakes. My favourite was the savoury pancake with egg - and it still came with the famous maple syrup. Great combination of salty and sweet. You will love it.

Canadian food includes quite a lot of meat. I'm not a big meat eater, but the burgers actually excited me. Why not combine a day trip to the Distillery District and enjoy lunch in one of the many restaurants.

Between the hotel and Dundas Square we discovered food trucks and a street food festival. At a street food festival, there are many trucks from different cuisines around the world. I thought it was very fitting for Toronto, as it is a very multicultural city.

If you want something healthy between the meals, there are many supermarkets everywhere. You can find delicious fruits and vegetables there. I was really excited about how the shops were set up. But beware, these shops are usually huge and you can easily get lost.