Toronto/Northwest

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Northwest Toronto is an area of Toronto.

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  • The Annex - A food and shopping mecca, well known by Torontonians as one of the friendliest neighborhoods with older houses set amongst beautiful tree lined streets. The large number of University of Toronto students and faculty who live here gives this neighborhood a somewhat intellectual reputation, as reflected by the large number of second-hand bookstores in the area.
  • Chinatown - One of North America's largest Chinese districts (and one of six to be found in and around Toronto). Centered on Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street, and home to a large produce market, it is very popular on weekends - especially with Chinese-Canadians from surrounding areas seeking Chinese foods not usually available in regular grocery stores.
  • Clubland/Theater District - Home of entertainment and party people alike. Toronto's theater industry is the second largest in North America, second only to Broadway in New York. Major productions with world-class production values can be found, as well as independent plays in rep-theaters.
  • Fashion District - Home to some of Toronto's more off-beat clothing stores and shops, but still fairly commercial and very popular with young adults seeking to look their best. Many excellent restaurants and small music venues dot this street, where a great up and coming live band might be seen on any given night.
  • Kensington Market - Bohemian and cosmopolitan area West of Spadina ave. between Dundas and College, where cultures from all over the world mix. Home to food markets, bakeries, intriguing cafes, and a number of vintage clothing stores.
  • Koreatown - Located on Bloor Street West between Bathurst and Christie Streets (immediately west of The Annex, immediately north of Little Italy). The neighborhood is home to dozens of Korean (and Japanese-Korean) restaurants and bars, as well as Korean grocery, clothing and book stores.
  • Little Italy - An attractive neighborhood along College Street West featuring many small Italian and restaurants. There is also another Italian neighborhood called Corso Italia on St Clair Avenue west of Bathurst.
  • Little Jamaica - Caribbean restaurants and shops saturate the Eglinton West area from Oakwood to Keele Street.
  • Portugal Village

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  • Casa Loma, Visit Canada's Majestic Castle, Casa Loma and step back in time to a period of European elegance and splendour. The former home of Canadian financier Sir Henry Pellatt, Canada's foremost castle is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables, and beautiful 5-acre estate gardens (open May through October). A self-guided digital audio tour in 8 languages (English, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin and Korean) is available. Casa Loma is located at One Austin Terrace near the corner of Davenport Rd. and Spadina Ave. www.casaloma.org

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