Toronto, Canada
East-end neighborhood with independent cafes, restaurants, vintage shops. Local feel, 20 minutes from downtown.
Leslieville is an east-end neighborhood where old industrial spaces have been turned into cafes, restaurants, and shops. Queen Street East has independent stores, vintage shops, restaurants - French, Middle Eastern, craft beer places. Locals go to the weekend farmers market, brunch spots, walk dogs on side streets. People eat alone regularly, many places have bar seating. English is standard and locals are friendly but not pushy. Good foot traffic during day and evening along Queen East. Main streets have decent lighting, residential side streets are quieter after dark. About 20 minutes by streetcar from downtown, so it feels more like a neighborhood than a tourist spot.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
ExcellentSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Excellent"Felt like real Toronto, not touristy"
"Good for solo brunch"
"Safe during day and early evening"
"Cheaper than downtown, good restaurants"
"Vintage shops, local boutiques"
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