Hey hey hey, what do I have to say? About the day, I visited the place, off of Albion and the…read morehighway? Well, Dr. Flea's Flea Market is nice for a Flea market, I think. Truth be told, I'm not a huge flea market connnaiseur, but this one is pretty cool. It has a nice variety of items, from fashion, to accessories, jewellery, fragmences, food, toys, tools, small home appliences, electronics, phone stuff, car stuff, psychics and more. It's a great place to practice your haggling skills. I think the best part was that Dr Flea himself, the myth the man the legend, was there giving away prizes to customers. He periodically speaks over the speakers announcing what's happening and holds little games like: "the first two people to find me and show a hair pin will win a prize". Now people, this is a flea market. It's cheap stuff for cheap. Don't come here expecting a high end shipping experience. It's crowded, messy, and confusingly organized. But chances are there's more than a few things in there you need and it won't cost you too much to take home.

Dr. Flea's Market Review…read more Dr. Flea's Market is a vibrant hub with a wide variety of stalls offering everything from clothing, hardware, and supplements to IPTV and international beauty products. I truly enjoyed exploring the cultural mix--especially the food! I treated myself to an incredible spread: refreshing jackfruit, soursop, and sugarcane juices; flavourful Trini dishes like baked chicken and rice, pholourie, fish balls, dahlpuri, oxtail and rice; and ended with fresh young coconut water straight from the shell--complete with jelly--and a sweet Guyanese pine tart. Yum! I'll definitely be back. I even saw someone buying 20 young coconuts pre-cut and ready to go for a home party--what a great idea!

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.

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.

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.

Went here for the Purple Kiss concert The venue was kind of…read moresmall, there was one common bathroom with about 6 stalls and 1 handicap bathroom. There was definitely way too many people at this concert because it felt like a mosh pit and the AC was barely able to keep up so it was really hot in there. I felt bad for the girl's performing because they were sweating and trying to play it off but also drinking a lot of water.

This venue was a good spot for Long Winter. Sure, there…read morewere better places with rooms to contain different art installations, but the Parkdale Hall had that high ceiling with such an art-deco larger-than-life airiness that other spots can only aspire to. There was a coat-check for $2 on the left as you enter, and next the bar with a couple canned beers available, and then gender-neutral washrooms, which could easily accommodate the crowd assembled that night, with the stage wedged in the opposite corner. For this event, the elevated stage had a translucent screen on it with rear projectors illuminating it, and the entertainers were on the floor below. This worked well and added a dimension of visual art to the performance. The lighting was provided by projectors that shone onto the opposite wall from the bar and helped give the evening art-loving crowd an always-changing exciting mood-enhancing environment. Many of these 100 year-old theaters scattered around the city are threatened by development and condo suckiness, so long live vaulted hand painted ceilings, and art deco theaters repurposed for our delightment and joy, and long-live The Parkdale Hall!

This new location for Black Owned Toronto offers gift items, food, clothing, and accessories…read more Something here for everyone! Really loved their range of products. I especially loved the items by Signed By Dahliah - very unique accessories and clothing pieces! - and the dolls and traditional children's toys that feature black figurines instead. Be sure to check out this unique and stylish collection!

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.

You won't find many of the typical mall offerings here. Shoppers Drug Mart, McDonalds and Tim…read moreHortons and the various cell-phone companies are represented, but on the whole, the shops are independent. This is why I love this mall! My main destination is the "Roti Palace" stand. It's at the far end of the mall next to the McDonalds. They serve an awesome roti or rice and peas. (see my separate review) There is an Indian gift shop that sells Hindu art and CDs, and a store with Afro-centric jewelery and clothes. Do you need gold, door-knocker earrings? You have come to the right place. There used to be a big department store here called "Walia-Mart" (why yes the logo DID look familiar). Now it is called "Home Target".

Great mall. Like Giselle G. says, many small business and it's great to support them. There is a…read morestore in there called Royal Linen and they are the reason I return. I may many things there for home decor including curtains and some bed sheets. Check them out. Got to love the patties at the place in the food court that sells the ice cream. Tinneil's Patties I think. That department store was called Walia-Mart, then Home Target, now Home Variety. Word around the mall is the keep going bankrupt and changing Company name so they can stay in business and still "steal" from their suppliers without having to pay them. It also looks like they just copy what everyone else in the mall has, so I avoid them. Happy Shopping.