Assuming one would be working downtown, which neighbourhoods are in close proximity and still retain some kind of bohemian charm? Or is it all condo towers?

For those of you familiar with Toronto I am looking for something similar to Kensington Market / South Annex type neighbourhood. Looking on Google maps doesn't really give me any idea of a particular neighbourhoods character (funnily enough)

Thanks in advance.

My daughter is in Kits, apparently it's "like the Beach in Toronto but with an actual beach".

Kitsilano is your place. Dboy lives there so could shed some more light.

We're looking at Kits and south side of False Creek (Moberly)

'nother Kits vote

However, that child did say that she'd rather live in the "more hip" neighbourhood called Commercial Drive.

South Granville is nice. It has some really nice shops and is close to Granville Island. You can walk over the Granville Street bridge if you are so inclined. Its Bohemianesque but without the methamphetamine.

Thanks all. Google mapping my potential commute now.

Sorry one more: What is a good on-line resource for finding rental properties?

Commercial is funky - we liked it -BUT houses are v overpriced - for a 4 bed with 2 baths and a small garden you are looking at $1mill plus!

Am not familar with Toronto. Can you give a comparision to London, Manchester or Leeds?

Overall I suppose I'd like somewhere reasonably Central with it's own distinct character.
Think Shoreditch when it was good (so about 10 years ago)

Lonsdale in North Van is pretty popular and is just a seabus ride away but some might say that it lacks its own distinct character

Kits is very popular and the beach is a great draw but I personally wouldn't say that it has any bohemian charm. I would personally liken it to Clapham.

Commercial is funky as 4Bells said

South Main is also popular

There is also Gas Town - I love the architecture down there, but it depends on how fussy you are about your neighbours! You could never acuse that area of not having a distinct character!

We live in the westend and love it. Just a stones throw from the CBD.

Could look at Yaletown as that has some brick buildings but also plently of glass towers as well.

We've always found previous rental propertites either through Craigs List or by walking the streets looking at ad and "apartment for rent" boards outside apartments.

Remember to check out what the travel would be like to dt http://www.translink.ca/

Surprised nobody has mentioned the west end. It's not too high rise, and has a nice community feel to it.

Rental prices are making my eyes water.

*edit** Just found Craigslist **

You should have gone to specsavers