Urban Studies: Kensington Market & Chinatown

Encounter a kaleidoscope of culture in two of Toronto’s most exciting and diverse communities! In this workshop, your students will understand changing demographic patterns and uncover the fascinating cultural histories of Kensington Market and Chinatown.  

Students will arrive onsite at Harbourfront Centre and participate in a 30-45-minute introductory presentation describing the history of Kensington Market and Chinatown. With the support of our educators, students will then head offsite into the communities where they will engage in small-group discovery supported by a map, worksheet and the supervision of a parent/teacher/volunteer. 

Please note that this is not a guided tour. 

*Please note that this is a general itinerary. Our educators will modify the timeline based on individual school group arrival and departure times. 

• Identify how immigration impacts urban communities over time.
• Describe reasons why ethnic and cultural groups establish neighbourhoods.
• Use appropriate vocabulary related to immigration and culture.