What to know
- Kensington Market is ranked sixth on Airbnb’s list of the top 10 trendiest neighbourhoods in Canada.
- The neighbourhood is celebrated for its vintage shops and authentic food.
- Airbnb bookings in these trendy areas are up nearly 180 per cent year-over-year.
- Most hosts recommend local businesses, supporting Toronto’s economy and community vibe.
Airbnb has unveiled its lineup for top 10 trendiest neighbourhoods in Canada, and one beloved Toronto hotspot made the cut.
From pedestrian Sundays to the Kensington Flea, Kensington Market has always been a local favourite, and now, the rest of Canada’s catching on. The neighbourhood – bordered by Spadina Avenue, Dundas Street, Bathurst Street and College Street – ranked sixth on Airbnb’s top 10 trendiest neighbourhoods list.
From vintage shopping to authentic food on every corner, Airbnb data recognized the neighbourhood as part of its top 10 trendiest neighbourhoods.
With hyperlocal exploration, Airbnb bookings are up nearly 180 per cent year-over-year across the neighbourhoods.
Here’s the full ranking:
- Hastings-Sunrise, Vancouver, British Columbia
- North End, Kelowna, British Columbia
- Shagannapi, Calgary, Alberta
- McKernan, Edmonton, Alberta
- Central St. Boniface, Winnipeg, Alberta
- Kensington Market, Toronto, Ontario
- The Glebe, Ottawa, Ontario
- Le Mille Carré Doré (Golden Square Mile), Montreal, Quebec
- Saint-Sauveur, Quebec City, Quebec
- Downtown Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia
With Kensington Market making the list, one Toronto co-host Elisa shared a list of things to do in the area.
“If you like vintage shopping and mom-and-pop style restaurants, head to Kensington for an authentic Toronto experience. If you’re craving Jamaican food, walk along Baldwin St. and stop for an oxtail patty. For incredible tacos, Augusta and Baldwin have an intersection full of some of the best spots in the city. There’s also a great gluten-free spot called Bunners, and you must grab a slice of pizza at Frank Ranalli’s! It has an old-school vibe right next to cool trinket shops,” she said in a news release.
Why guests booking local is helping Canada’s economy right now
The daily rate guests are booking is $290 CAD, showing travellers don’t have to spend more to experience local communities while still supporting Canada’s economy.
The news release reveals that 87 per cent of host recommendations direct guests to local businesses, restaurants and experiences, and that this has generated nearly $10.9 billion in economic activity across Canada in 2025, supporting over 100,000 jobs nationwide.
“Travellers today are looking for more than a place to stay, they’re looking for a sense of place—and it’s our local hosts who help them find it. Canadian hosts point guests toward the coffee shop on the corner or the walk through the park that makes a neighbourhood feel like home,” Hannah Parish, country manager of Airbnb in Canada, said in a news release.
