I highly recommend Cara's place for anyone wanting to see what downtown Toronto is all about. Kensington Market has tons of character (and characters! lol) and Cara's place is in the heart of it all even while offering a quiet retreat. The Market is adjacent to Chinatown, Little Italy, close to the University of Toronto, and within walking distance of Koreatown. As for Cara herself, she's pretty rad! Very friendly and attentive host(ess), full of ideas about how to get the most out of your stay, plus she even leads a local samba band (!!!).