"Everyone who lives in Toronto, even if they're 100 years old, knows Kensington Market, " says Bruce Bell, a local tour guide who makes regular pilgrimages into the market.

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"A perfect day in Toronto" includes dining in Baldwin Village, complete with Italian sidewalk cafes, and exploring Kensington Market, a gritty, bohemian place with eclectic shops and cafes.

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"I bumped into him in Kensington antique market, " she says.

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