Hello everyone. My name is Anna and I’m from the YouTube channel "There She Goes"
where I do a lot of thrift fashion and lifestyle content here in Toronto.
Today, I’m going to be taking over the EF channel as a guest vlogger
and I’m going to show you guys my insider’s guide to Toronto.
I’m going to be showing you guys everything from activities, food spots to go to, cafés,
and, of course, thrift shopping.
So, let’s get started and let’s start with Kensington Market.
First we have Kensington Market.
It’s actually not too far away from the EF school, which is on Portland Street.
Whenever I think of Kensington Market,
I think of the very artsy and eclectic type of neighbourhood.
It’s one of my favourites because you could literally spend the entire day here.
I do encourage you, if you ever come down here, to spend a good chunk of your day here.
There’s so much to do, so much to eat,
so many places to shop around in, and there are even a lot of cute cafés.
One thing that I truly love about coming to Kensington Market is the shopping experience.
As you guys can already tell, there’s a lot going on, but I really love vintage shopping here.
A lot of the vintage shops are very outdoor friendly and it’s very inviting.
Whenever I come here, I tend to look at a lot of different shops,
but one shop in particular is my favourite, my holy grail. It’s Sub Rosa Vintage.
I feel like it never fails whenever I come here. They have a lot in their store from different eras.
So, if you are an 80s-90s fan, you’re covered.
If you’re more into mod style, like 60s and 70s, you’re absolutely good.
They even have things from as far back as the 1920s.
They just have a lot going on.
One of my tips for vintage shopping is to really not get overwhelmed.
Start off with one rack and sort through everything as much as you can.
I really love to look at textures, so that’s one thing that makes vintage shopping a lot quicker.
I am definitely a café hopper.
I just love going to different coffee shops to get some work done.
One of my favourite places is Organic Press.
They are a juicery, but they also have a few couches and chairs
where you can also read a book, chill with a friend, or go plant shopping.
They’ve got a lot of selection and the cutest plants ever.
The staff is really friendly and it’s just one of those places where I feel so calm and at ease.
The one place I really wanted to show you is Bunner’s.
If you guys are vegan or gluten-free, this is your place to go
because everything here - all these desserts - are vegan and gluten free.
I definitely recommend having the raspberry square or cinnamon buns; they’re really great.
Even the cupcakes are amazing. If you have a sweet tooth, this is your place.
Honestly, I’m not vegan, but I find that these taste like regular baked goods.
The last café that I want to show you in Kensington Market is Livelihood.
I love coming to work here and I love supporting businesses that take up a cause.
Livelihood is non-profit and employs newcomers to the country, as well as refugees,
giving them a second chance, which is amazing.
I highly recommend you guys try their teas or their hummus.
For an evening out, if you’re on a budget and looking for a place just to have a little fun,
I definitely recommend going to Red Room.
It is a really cool bar and they’ve got cheap drinks and food.
I have an overall amazing time whenever I come here.
Moving over the East End,
I wanted to show you guys the most underrated park in Toronto, in my opinion.
It’s so quiet and calm and isn’t one of those parks that’s busy all the time.
It’s really great to come here in the winter to do some winter sports or tobogganing,
but I also love coming here in the summer and having a picnic with some friends.
You might not be able to see it now,
but you can actually see the Toronto skyline if it’s not a misty or foggy day.
Across from the park is this coffee shop, another café, surprisingly.
This one is called Rooster Coffee House. It has such a cozy vibe. It’s also work-friendly.
There’s Wi-Fi and outlets for you so you can do some work, or to just have a sip of coffee.
One of my favourite places of all time to go thrifting
is this buy-sell trade shop called Common Sort.
I’ve been coming here for years and I really love it.
All of these items are gently used and second hand,
which I really love because its such a great, sustainable way to shop and look stylish.
The prices are pretty fair for what it is.
I just love coming here because of all the different styles.
There are a lot of women’s clothing pieces,
but there is also a men’s section, in case you guys were wondering.
It is worth checking out if you’re into thrifting. I wanted to try on some pieces.
I didn’t end up getting anything that day, but I will be back.
Finally, going over to our last stop at St. Lawrence Market,
which is located on Front Street and Lower Jarvis.
It’s one of those neighbourhoods that has just been preserved and well kept.
I just love the vibe. It kind of gives that old Toronto feel.
You can do a lot of things in St. Lawrence Market.
You can go grocery shopping; you can also grab some food.
There are a lot of places to eat and also a lot of dessert places.
If you’re like me and have a soft spot for sweet stuff,
then this is definitely a place worth going to.
Just keep in mind that they’re closed on Sundays and Mondays,
so make sure you check google maps beforehand.
There’s also live music playing and it just feels like I’m in a little old town in Toronto.
That is everything for my insider’s guide to Toronto.
I definitely love living here. It’s one of my favourite cities.
It’s so culturally diverse. There are a lot of food spots to go to
and there is, of course, a lot of endless vintage and thrift shopping.
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for more vintage and thrift content. That is everything. Happy travels.
Take care!