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B l oor - Y or k v i l l e
Ke n s i n gto n M a r k et
Y o n ge D u n d a s S q u a re
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T oronto ’ s S hopping S pots
B loor - Y orkville
W inners
K ensington M arket
Toronto has fantastic shopping, whether you’re
looking for retro bargain finds or upscale
couture. Shopping in Toronto can fit any taste
or budget!
The Yorkville neighbourhood is a delightful anomaly
in the midst of Toronto high-rises and shopping
malls. Tucked into a pocket of downtown, the
quaint Victorian architecture in Yorkville houses
dozens of restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries.
Bloor Street runs adjacent to Yorkville and features
shopping that is upscale and includes high-end
names like Holt Renfrew, Prada, Hermes, and
Gucci.
Winners is much like TJ Maxx in the US, selling
designer labels at up to 60 percent off regular
prices. Stores are large and a lot of sorting and
searching is required, but the payoff is often worth
it. In addition, Winners has locations throughout
Toronto, making it an easy shopping addition.
Kensington Market is a favourite area in Toronto.
If you’re someone who wants to get away from
high-rises and department stores, Kensington
Market offers a nice respite from the usual big
commercial trappings. Adjacent to Chinatown,
Kensington Market has a plethora of retro shops,
cheap and used clothing stores, cool cafes,
furniture shops, great restaurants, and a variety of
ethnic and organic produce stores.
T he T oronto E aton C entre
The Toronto Eaton Centre is a bright and airy
shopping mall in the heart of Toronto’s
downtown that houses more than 230 stores!
One of Canada’s largest malls and, measured
by visitors, consistently the city’s biggest tourist
attraction. The stores will appeal to the budget
conscious and spendthrifts alike. The Toronto Eaton
Centre connects underground with the Toronto
PATH network of shops and businesses, making it
great for cold or rainy days. More than just a place
to shop, the multi-level, glass-domed Toronto
Eaton Centre is home to several places to eat and
features a huge mobile of a flock of Canadian geese,
Flight Stop, designed by artist Michael Snow.
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H udson ’ s B ay C ompany
Canada’s oldest corporation has several different
store chains in Toronto and thousands across
Canada. The flagship store is right across from the
Toronto Eaton Centre. The Bay is a good
old-fashioned department store, complete with
everything from clothes to household items, and
a place to have lunch. The Bay is particularly
famous for its Hudson’s Bay Blanket, sold for
more than two centuries.
Queen S treet
Queen Street morphs from funky retro to chic
shops and restaurants to antique shopping.
Especially famous for attracting shoppers is
Queen Street West - edgy, hip, and trendy all
describe this area of Toronto that also boasts some
of the best-known clubs and cafes.
chinatown
Toronto has one of the largest Chinatown areas
in North America. You will find bargains on exotic
trinkets, jewelry, clothing, and household items.
Y onge and E glinton
Known as ‘Yonge and Eligible; due to the young
professionals that frequent this area, Yonge and
Eglinton is less pretentious than Bloor-Yorkville and
offers cool, unique finds mixed with mainstream
appeal. A mall and indoor shopping concourse
are on the corner, or walk north on Yonge Street
and peruse a variety of clothing, home decor,
and bookstores.
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