I love Kensington market! I love the shops they have and all the options with their restaurants and bakeries and coffee shops! There are a lot of vegan places in a small area which I love. During the day the area is packed but at night it's a bit sketchy. I wouldn't feel comfortable walking around, alone. There are a lot of places to check out in this neighbourhood, but parking can be pricey. Maybe park a little further. I think for like 2 hours we paid $15 but we were right in the heart of Kensington market.
Oohh another thing I forgot to mention was that their grocery stores carry a lot of vegan products (cheeses and meats and sauces and so much more) for a lot cheaper than your big name stores.