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Ich bin ein ganz normaler schwuler irisch-ukrainischer Typ aus Nordontario, der schon lange in der multikulturellen Metropole Toronto lebt – einem Ort, den die Reiseschriftstellerin Jan Morris einmal nicht unfreundlich als „zweitbesten Preis im Leben“ bezeichnete. Ich bin ein zweifacher Emmy-preisgekrönter Filmemacher, ein veröffentlichter Autor, Geschichtsexperte und nebenberuflicher Reiseführer für Toronto und Niagara. Ich lebe seit über drei Jahrzehnten in Torontos seltsam wunderbarem Kensington Market und fühle mich immer noch von der unglaublich vielfältigen, überraschend harmonischen, kulturell explosiven und sich ständig verändernden städtischen Umgebung der Stadt beflügelt. Ich liebe meine wunderbare Aufgabe, unsere trügerisch unglamouröse Stadt für Besucher und Neuankömmlinge gleichermaßen zu interpretieren!
Patrick was a fun and knowledgeable guy made it more fun and less scary to walk in Kenstigton. Bear in mind that the tour focuses on Kenstigton though . It would be more convenient if cards were accepted for payment.
We never got to take tour because tour guide had to cancel due to family health issues.
Se canceló el tour media hora antes, cuando ya estábamos de camino :(
Patrick did an amazing job showing us around his his vibrant neighborhood, with a wealth of information and insight, personal stories, local history and recommendations (we tried the Tacos he suggested after the tour and it was a big hit). The whole experience was more like a conversation with a friend, rather than a guided tour, and we learned a lot about life in Canada and the versatile backgrounds of it's citizens. It was one of the best walks we ever attended and I can recommend it to everyone.
Patrick is more than a Kensington Market guide. He has lived there for over 3 decades and has a great love for it. We loved Patrick’s authenticity. He took us into some local shops - a well known artist, a friend - we enjoyed the encounter. He took us into a cheese shop that gave us delicious samples. And we went into a local bakery. Patrick is knowledgeable beyond book knowledge. He knows the streets and people in Kensington Market. Thank you for the coffee and home made apple pie, Patrick, it was delicious!
