CANADA - In every city, there's always a hip district. It's not necessarily the main area lined with designer stores and swanky offices, but rather, a place that has an artsy, boho vibe.
SoHo in New York City is probably the most concrete model of what a cool neighborhood is. While it has become more commercial now, its trendy art hub roots are known the world over.
In Toronto, meanwhile, most people point to Queen St. West as their local SoHo. It has the right amount of downtown cool to appeal to artist-types, culture vultures, and fashionistas. The shopping scene appeases both the cosmopolitan and vintage shopper by mixing high-street brands and luxury labels with quirky stand alone boutiques. There's plenty of eye-candy for those into advertising and architecture, too. A stand out is the experimental building of Ontario College of Art and Design, which is the epitome of space age kitsch.
Generally, its chill atmosphere makes it perfect for people-watching, window shopping, and afternoon strolls—which is probably how all artistes get their inspiration. So if you're into absorbing Toronto local art flavor, an afternoon at Queen St. West is recommended.
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