Downtown & Kensington · Toronto DineSafe Pass · DineSafe-TO-104921

Canoe & Kensington Market Culinary Crawl

54th-Floor Lake Ontario Panorama & DineSafe-Verified Canadian Regional Kitchens

From sky-high regional Canadian tasting plates overlooking the Toronto Islands to indie bakeries and taco windows in Kensington Market.

Health Grade: Pass

Local Guide & Key Info

What to Order

Fogo Island cod, wild mushroom tart, and Ontario craft cider at the bar.

Best Time

Weekdays at 5:15 p.m. for golden hour over the Toronto Islands

Pro Tip

Grab a bar seat in the lounge 45 minutes before sunset for the full Lake Ontario and Billy Bishop island runway view without a tasting-menu booking.

While You Are Here

Take the 505 Dundas streetcar west to Kensington Market and Ossington Ave.

How to Get There

TTC Line 1 to King or St. Andrew Station (PATH connected).

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