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What to Wear in Toronto

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Toronto is the most multicultural major city in North America (over 50% of residents born outside Canada), and the dressing register reflects it — multiple style codes coexist block to block, from Queen West's vintage-creative to Yorkville's quiet luxury to Kensington Market's bohemian. Summer is hot-humid (Lake Ontario adds humidity) with 26-27°C / 79-81°F peak and consistent rain. Toronto's distinctive feature is the 27-km PATH underground walkway connecting downtown buildings — locals route through it during heat waves and storms. Sneakers (Adidas Sambas, Nike, Veja) are the dominant footwear; the prep register is less strong than Boston, more contemporary minimalist.

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Queen WestYorkvilleKensington MarketThe AnnexLeslieville