Toronto, Canada
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Artsy neighborhood with indie shops, cafes, and restaurants. Less polished than Yorkville, more lived-in than the Distillery District.
Queen West is where you'll find indie shops, vintage stores, galleries, cafes, and restaurants along Queen Street from University to Gladstone. The crowd skews young and artsy. During the day people are shopping, getting coffee, looking at street art. Lots of cafes where people camp out with laptops. English is main language but you'll hear everything. The area stays busy into the evening with decent lighting, though you should be aware of your surroundings after midnight like anywhere else. Less touristy than the Distillery District, more of a real neighborhood feel.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
ModeratePublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
ExcellentSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
ModerateHomelessness Visibility
ModerateGetting By in English
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