Chinatown

Toronto

Chinatown which includes a city and signage
Chinatown which includes a city and street scenes
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Chinatown which includes signage, street scenes and markets
Chinatown

Discover a neighbourhood bursting with Asian charm and traditions, from teahouses and herbal medicine stores to shopping malls and festivals.

Chinatown Toronto is a melting pot of Asian cultures, with communities from China and Taiwan, Vietnam, Pakistan and India all having an influence. Come to the neighbourhood to visit teahouses and shop for medicinal herbs, browse the clothes stores and enjoy free cultural events. Centred on Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West, this is the largest of several Chinatowns in Toronto.

Join the crowds on Spadina Avenue that come to shop for the latest in fabric, leather and fur fashion. Local designers spill onto the sidewalk, where they set up racks of clothes and stands selling artisanal jewellery. Keep your eye out for a one-of-a-kind bargain. To find more shopping, enter Dragon City Mall, which is home to fashion shops, book and music stores.

Chinatown Toronto offers a wide variety of authentic Asian cuisine. You’ll find markets with exotic fruits and vegetables, herbal shops offering all kinds of tea, steaming noodle houses and restaurants with grilled meats hanging from the windows. Be sure to sample traditional Asian dishes, such as Peking duck and dim sum.

Some restaurants stay open all night, so you can also come here after a night of partying. At night, lanterns decorated with dragons light up the neighbourhood’s sidewalks and Chinese music blares from the shops and restaurants. For a bit of fun, look for the neon lights of a karaoke bar and live out your dream of being a pop star.

Don’t miss the free cultural events that take place in the neighbourhood. Watch musical performances and parades of dancing dragons during the Chinese New Year celebrations in winter. Enjoy more music and dance shows while exploring food and handicraft stalls at Toronto Chinatown Festival in August. Find all event details on the neighbourhood’s official website.

Chinatown Toronto is a 20-minute walk west of downtown Toronto. Streetcars and buses stop at various points along Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West. The most convenient parking garage is at the Dragon City Mall. Combine your visit with a trip to Kensington Market or Little Italy Toronto, which are both just a short walk away.


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Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

4 out of 5
33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, ON
The price is CA $186 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $186
CA $228 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (11,956 reviews)
"Conveniently located hotel in downtown Toronto. There are 2 pools, one with a waterslide and another pool on the rooftop. They aren't very large but fun. The arcade room has some video games but they are very old and not well maintained."

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Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
30 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON
The price is CA $194 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $194
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"All excellent except shower head is broken, you can still used the shower, unfortunately water splashes toward wall. I told the front desk about the issue, I was told someone would come to fix the issue, no body showed up for help."

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown

4 out of 5
108 Chestnut St, Toronto, ON
The price is CA $237 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
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Aug 28 - Aug 29
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Fairmont Royal York

Fairmont Royal York

4 out of 5
100 Front St West, Toronto, ON
The price is CA $404 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
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Toronto Don Valley Hotel and Suites

Toronto Don Valley Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
175 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON
The price is CA $169 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
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Aug 17 - Aug 18
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Cambridge Suites Toronto

Cambridge Suites Toronto

4 out of 5
15 Richmond St E, Toronto, ON
The price is CA $192 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
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Sep 1 - Sep 2
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