Toronto Shopping

Looking to do a little shopping? How about a lot of shopping? You've come to the right place be it under one roof, such as the Eaton Centre or Yorkdale, or in the more intimate, chic boutiques of Yorkville and along Bloor Street West. Antique-hunters won't know where to turn next between Bathurst and Ossington on West Queen West. And Yonge Street offers a potpourri of storefronts with everything from discount clothing to discount electronics. Finally, whether it's too cold or too hot, check out the underground malls, located from Dundas to King between Yonge and University. Don't worry about getting lost. The area is well covered with PATH signs and connected to both Union Station and Toronto's subway system.

Bloor Street/yorkville
Often called Toronto's Rodeo Drive, this strip is home to some of the world best known labels, including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Escada, Gucci,Tiffany's, and many more. Other upscale stores such as Over the Rainbow carry the widest range of designer denim while TNT carries all the latest lines from New York and LA.

Queenwest
Queen West is known as the "artsy" part of Toronto and one of the most popular shopping districts. Here you can find the latest in trendy home furnishings, urban ware such as "raver" ware, cutting edge fashion as well as funky and vintage lines of clothing.

Kensingtonmarket
A year-round cacophony of vendors hawking everything from fresh fish to dress socks, Kensington Market has been a gateway for new Torontonians for more than 100 years. Located just northeast of Chinatown, this area has evolved over the years but has maintained a sense of new arrivals to Toronto's immigrant communities. Portuguese, Jamaican and West Indies populations have all left their mark still seen in the array of food shops catering to these different ethnic groups. Kensington Market is also known for its second-hand vintage clothing stores. Or stop in at Tom's Place, an institution in this area that sells new designer suits and clothes at a bargain basement prices. If you love the blues, head up north of the market off Spadina and visit the Silver Dollar Room.

Eatoncentre
One of the largest and most well-known shopping complexes of Toronto, it has four levels with over 300 shops and restaurants. From H&M, Zara and Gap, to Canadian retailers such as Roots and Sears, this is one stop shopping at its best. There are many other upscale boutiques that offer the latest in women's fashion and accessories.

Chinatown
Next to eating, shopping is the thing to do in this eclectic neighbourhood. Stop by Chinatown Centre, a mall chock full of shops selling Chinese CDs and DVDs, books and novelty items. Po Chi Tong Chinese Natural Herbs has an array of Eastern medicines and herbs while Ten Ren's Tea & Ginseng Co. is the ultimate tea shop with bagged and loose tea and pretty tea sets to serve your lychee tea.