Kensington Market is Canada's designated National Historic Site for artisanal chaos, elevated…read moregraffiti, sketchy architecture, unadulterated hipster and homeless performance street art. The air carries distinct aromas of nauseating incense, dirty vintage clothes, hippy body odor, stale espresso, and legal weed, and second hand cigarettes. The eclectic mix of vintage shops selling $90 stained denim and faded t shirts, questionable hygenic eateries offering all sorts of international foods, friendly dive bars with cheap drinks and cheap drunks, and lots of graffiti. Local residents appear to be Sub-Talented Street musicians playing aggressive tambourine solos, amateur art students whom will someday be working at Tim Hortons or Pizza Pizza, the more than occasional homeless person walking by speaking to himself. Kensington Market is Toronto's fiercely independent, Bohemian heartland that fights off chain stores while serving up incredible global street food. It is a vibrant, messy, and endlessly entertaining maze of decrepit Victorian houses turned shops, a perfect marriage of gentrification and counterculture. I love it all! But my wife mostly hated it...

I always enjoy walking around Kensington Market; it always has something unique to offer. The…read moreneighborhood neighbourhood has such a fun mix of street art, vintage shops, small cafés, international food spots, and local stores. It's one of those places where you don't need to plan ahead of time; you just walk around and enjoy. The food options are endless; from Mexican restaurants to Italian cuisine, burgers, bars, to cafés and pastries. It can get pretty busy, especially on weekends, but that's also part of the atmosphere.

I have a soft spot for flea markets. I grew up going to the Pickering and Stouffville (rest in…read morepeace) flea markets on Saturdays and Sundays with my parents. I loved them. We were also there for the food, from fresh produce and kolbassa, to hamburgers and patties. I recently visited Leguan. To my delight, I realized doing a bit of research before heading over that it was located in the food court at Mississauga Flea Market. I felt like I had hit the flea market jackpot. This flea market faces Mavis Road. I was heading southbound along the street and had no problem pulling into the parking lot. I was lucky to have found a parking spot that you immediately encounter when you turn into the lot. I backed into the spot. Again, it was a jackpot sort of day. I walked in through the main entrance. You can also enter on the right side of the building, but I wanted to give the main doors a try. You have two sets of doors to go through. There's Pet Pets, a pet store that's open every day of the week. I like that if you need to get food or supplies for your family pet, it's open every day. There is a U-Haul stall when you get through the second set of doors. It was my first time seeing a moving rental stall at a flea market. It was oddly closed when I was there on a Saturday afternoon. The food court is on the left when you enter the main doors. You basically hug the left side as you walk. There are tables and seats to take a load off and eat. Leguan is there, along with other food stalls to choose from. I briefly walked around after I had dropped by Leguan. I saw a stall that sold hookahs. Cool! You can find everything from a haircutting place to a florist and plant stall. I enjoyed the variety of merchandise you could find. There are washrooms and an ATM between the food court and the U-Haul stand. I ended up making a purchase at an electronics and cell phone accessories stall, which was a couple of stalls to the right of U-Haul. I have no idea what the business was called. I did have a nice man try and find a USB-C adapter with a USB-C and audio port. He had one for lightning, but not for my needs. Oh, well. I did manage to get a cell phone case for my Google Pixel 6a. Normally, most businesses don't have any and you have to find them online. This place had many to choose from. I got a rose gold one, complete with a magnet and kickstand. I had my Leguan food on the counter as he was helping me out. He got hungry. I apologized for making him hungry, as the food smelled so good. This particular stall accepted cash and e-transfer only. I did the latter, which was seamless. Many do cash only, such as Leguan. It makes sense why there's an ATM nearby. I'd recommend bringing cash just in case the stall that you're at doesn't accept e-transfer or other payment methods. I had a nice time here. I will return to spend more time and money shopping. Thank goodness this flea market is only open on weekends. It's roughly a fifteen-minute drive from my workplace, which could have been evil if it were open on weekdays and I was regularly in the office. (16)

All retail stores are there. Very reliable prices. And…read moreFood is home made. And there is Thai massage place in the market Excellent service. Love this market.

The place has a lot of record's for good prices you can't really bargain though and they don't have…read morea video game isle or anything they mostly have comics and vinyl Some vinyl I got at the place

I typically love flea markets but this one has way too much stuff that should have been thrown out…read morein the trash a long time ago. There are a few decent booths but overall it is a pretty depressing place to visit.

We went here once and it's a good place to get some of the items at dirt cheap prices. We didn't…read morepurchase much since the things we needed had a health aspect and you want to be sure about the product quality. However, it was good to explore. The store is reasonably well organized - of course, people end up trashing things here and there after checking instead of putting it back to its original place which created a bit of chaos. The parking outside is good but if not available one can always park on the plaza opposite side of the road.

SOME KNOCK OFF BRANDS BEING SOLD ALERT! BUYER PLEASE BEWARE / CAREFUL because at least some of the…read moreitems (case in point the FLAWLESS FACIAL HAIR REMOVER being sold at this place are FAKE / knock offs; not the original 'Finishing Touch' brand. Check the box and you will notice that everything is replicated to match the original with the exception that the 'FINISHING TOUCH' BRANDING IS NOTICEABLY MISSING on the ones being sold here, that is why it is $5.99. (They falsely advertise it like the real thing, listing its regular / retail cost as $29.99) I unfortunately and wrongfully assumed that they would be selling legitimate brands / items and just purchased a couple of items from them but upon close examination of the Flawless hair remover and comparing it to the real one after I came home, I realized I had been bamboozled and I now question and have to double check everything else I purchased from them. Not that I can return anything because of their "all sales are final" policy. I took the time to write this to caution the public so others are aware as I would have liked to be prior to visiting this place. As I mentioned, this was the first item I checked; I am still yet to closely examine / verify the other "branded" items I purchased from them.

This place used to be Sears back then right at the corner of Steeles and Don Mills. Inside there…read moreare a lot of stores available. Some are clearly fake stuff and others real like gameboy games etc. Pricey to be honest but it is what it is. The food court is nice as it has different countries there like Tacos, Kebabs, French, and a sweets place which is nice. Decent place I would definitely come here again and try other food items and look more into the different stalls available. Only open on weekends* Rating: 3.6/5

This flea market is set up in what used to be a shopping mall, so there's plenty of space and a…read morehuge variety of booths to explore. You can easily spend a couple of hours wandering through the different vendors, with everything from collectibles and clothing to household items and unique finds. I visited on a long weekend and was surprised that it wasn't very busy, which made it easy to browse at a relaxed pace. Whether you enjoy hunting for bargains or just like seeing what different vendors have to offer, it's worth checking out.

Wandered in here and what a gem! I loved the section in the front with all the little stalls…read moreshowcasing the work of independent artists. I ended up going home with a print that I'm so excited to hang up! Pros: - Wonderful, eclectic selection - Range of price points - Friendly staff - Lots to look at Cons: none? can get a bit crowded when it's busy

Bazaar has everything I love in a local shop - vintage clothing, unique homeware, handmade…read moreaccessories, fun stationery, and a variety of art. The space is bright and inviting, and there's so much to discover. I ended up buying a scrunchie from a local maker as well as a vintage cardigan. There are plenty of other gift shops in Toronto where you can find the same old dropship keychains and novelty shirts, so stumbling upon Bazaar on our most recent trip was a pleasant surprise! I would definitely come back.

The food court in the Downsview Park Merchants Market has some great eats there. We decided on some…read moretacos and churros, then headed over to the park to enjoy the sunshine. These tacos aren't the best in the city, but they're good and generously filled. We got plain churros, so they had no filling, and it made the perfect dessert to our tacos. Made super fresh with a perfectly crispy outside with a soft inside.

Can't believe we haven't gone here before. Like a couple of dummies we have ridden our bikes up to…read morethe new Downsview Park numerous times but never looked over to where this market was. In a city that loves a fancy, over designed, overpriced, developer driven market, or food hall - this is a breath of fresh air. My favorite kind of market. It feels like a genuine community. Very real. Amazing food court in the back! We came for the food but there are some very interesting clothing sellers here. Some pretty cool work clothes. I got a bright yellow hoodie for ten bucks! I'm going back for all my next safety-first fashion choices. More of this please.

What a cool find! I didn't try the coffee but the shop had so many wonderful vintage items. Great…read moremusic! I can't believe there is a shoe shine, barber and coffee shop in a vintage shop. You need to check it out. The staff were super friendly and there are so many neat little details!

Coffee and vintage clothing! I love it!!! I didn't realize how BIG the store was. It was also neat…read morehow there's a barber shop in the back! They also have a basement with more goodies!!! A very lovely way to spend Sunday morning just wandering about in the area!