Toronto neighbourhood shopping guide 

Bloor-Yorkville Village

Downtown Toronto’s Yorkville Village is synonymous with luxe lifestyle, including shopping, dining, wellness and art. You’ll find everything from designer dog attire to exclusive fashion, glamorous grocery brands and the trendiest fitness and wellness centres, such as Othership Yorkville. 

In between exclusive eateries, including several MICHELIN-starred restaurants, boutique stores line the narrow streets. Store windows display couture handbags, shoes, clothing and accessories from Canadian and international designers such as Gucci, Prada, Holt Renfrew, Louis Vuitton and Chanel.

Yorkville Village is a shopping complex with curated retail and gourmet food market options, including Whole Foods. In addition to highly sought-after brand labels, expect concierge services, from restaurant reservations to assistance booking car services. You might also encounter some celebrity sightings, A-listers, musicians and sports stars are often spotted in Yorkville.

Yorkville is nestled between Avenue Road, Bloor Street aka the Mink Mile, Yonge Street and Davenport Road.

Locations: 

• Gucci, 130 Bloor Street West Suite 102, Toronto
• Prada, 131 Bloor Street West Unit 105, Toronto
• Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor Street West, Toronto
• Louis Vuitton, 150 Bloor Street West, Toronto
• Chanel, 98 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto
• Yorkville Village, 55 Avenue Road Suite 2250, Toronto

Downtown Yonge

Shop for globally recognized fashion brands, Canadian-made apparel, souvenirs and gift shops within walking distance of the city’s top attractions in Toronto’s City Centre.

The CF Toronto Eaton Centre draws millions of visitors to browse over 330 stores and restaurants. It’s the largest mall in eastern Canada and one of Toronto’s most popular shopping venues. Find trendy styles at Canada Goose, Roots or Coach.

During the holiday season, whimsical Hudson’s Bay and Eaton Centre window displays entertain and delight shoppers and pedestrians.

Outside the Eaton Centre, the shops and stores that line Yonge Street are as diverse and unique as the city itself. One of the oldest streets in the city, Yonge Street runs up from the Harbourfront up through the heart of Toronto’s City Centre, past the Eaton Centre and Sankofa (Yonge-Dundas) Square and continues north of Toronto. 

Locations: 

• Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge Street, Toronto
• Hudson’s Bay, 176 Yonge Street, Toronto
• Sankofa Square, 1 Dundas Street East, Toronto

Kensington Market and Chinatown

One of Toronto’s most popular neighbourhoods, Kensington Market brims with an eclectic mix of vintage, retro and boho chic boutiques along its pedestrian-friendly streets.

Check out Courage My Love or Bungalow for vintage clothing and jewellery and Tom’s Place for designer menswear. You’ll also find specialized grocery shops, fusion restaurants, cozy bakeries, pubs and wine bars. 

Kensington Market and Chinatown stretch between Dundas, Spadina, College and Bathurst Streets.

Locations: 

• Courage My Love, 14 Kensington Avenue, Toronto
• Bungalow, 273 Augusta Avenue, Toronto
• Tom’s Place, 190 Baldwin Street, Toronto

Queen Street West and Ossington Street

Trendy Queen Street West draws visitors to captivating street art in Graffiti Alley, stylish boutique hotels, cozy brunch spots and pop-up galleries. With a legacy of diversity in community and culture, Queen West remains one of Toronto’s most vibrant destinations.

Queen Street West district runs along Queen Street, between University and Dufferin Streets. The area is known for specialty shops featuring independent local designers and artisans. Fashionably Yours Designer Consignment sells brand-name apparel, bags and accessories. Coal Miner’s Daughter specializes in clothing from Canadian designers. Visit Mini Mioche for ethically made kids’ clothes. Visit FAWN for bespoke, indie fashion.

Perpendicular to Queen West, Ossington Avenue has evolved from a quiet stretch of modest mechanic, furniture and corner grocer shops to a lively hotspot with restaurants, microbreweries and cocktail bars. 

Among popular foodie handouts, you’ll find unique shops. Hunt down a vinyl treasure at Rotate This, look for timeless garments and Grit & Grace or I Miss You Vintage and browse the jewelry collection at Melanie Auld. 

Ossington Avenue neighbourhood stretches between Queen Street West north to Dundas Street West.

Locations: 

• Fashionably Yours, 707 Queen Street West, Toronto
• Coal Miner’s Daughter, 744 Queen Street West, Toronto
• Mini Mioche, 181 Carlaw Avenue Suite 303, Toronto
• Fawn, 967 Queen Street West, Toronto
• Rotate This, 186 Ossington Avenue, Toronto
• Grit & Grace, 170 Ossington Avenue, Toronto
• I Miss You Vintage, 63 Ossington Avenue Unit K, Toronto
• Melanie Auld, 54 Ossington Avenue, Toronto

Old Town Toronto

Home to the historic St. Lawrence Market and extending to the Distillery District, Old Town was Toronto’s original merchant neighbourhood. Its rich history is displayed in design and architecture. With quaint art galleries, impressive public sculptures, specialized boutiques, theatres and concert venues, Old Town is a mecca for art, entertainment and shopping. 

And the shopping hauls in the area will not disappoint. Browse vintage jewelry at Queenstrunk. Check out the shoe selections at Fluevog. Then head to FloorPlaySocks to match your new shoes with flirty, fun and fashionable socks. Hoi Bo specializes in luxe, quality clothes for everyday use that can be dressed up or down. 

Visit Craft Ontario for handcrafted pieces of furniture, art and more, and hands-on workshops. If you have an eye for design and love chocolate, you’ll appreciate the artisan treats from SOMA Chocolatemaker.

The Distillery District hosts the annual Winter Village during the holiday season, another shopping highlight in the neighbourhood.

Famous for bakeries, gourmet chocolate, cheeses, olives and meats, St. Lawrence Market is also home to specialty shops selling art, toys, clothing and souvenirs. 

The district is loosely bounded by Queen, Church, Parliament, Jarvis and Front Streets.

Locations:

• Queenstruck, 8 Trinity Street, Toronto
• Fluevog 34 Distillery Lane, Toronto
• FloorPlaySocks, 45 Tank House Lane, Toronto
• Craft Ontario, 9 Gristmill Lane, Toronto
• Soma Chocolatemaker, 32 Tank House Lane, Toronto

Midtown, Uptown and Yorkdale Mall

The Yonge and Eglinton area may be one of Toronto’s central business districts but don’t think this area is all buttoned up.

The Yonge and Eglinton Centre is home to a mix of retail, dining and cinema entertainment. Discover fun, fresh shops amongst the charming Victorian and Tudor-style homes. Independently run Poor Little Rich Girl offers a wide range of urban chic accessories and apparel for both women and men. The Toronto location of Skiis and Biikes offers a wide selection of equipment, rentals, service and demos.

Yorkdale Mall, Toronto’s second-largest shopping centre, provides the ultimate retail therapy. Treat yourself to something special from Cheesecake Factory.

For bargain hunters, Orfus Road Outlets is a collection of discount shops offering deals on clothing, accessories, jewellery and more.

Locations: 

• Yonge and Eglinton Centre, 2300 Yonge Street, Toronto
• Poor Little Rich Girl, 2094 Yonge Street, Toronto
• Skiis and Biikes, 2063 Yonge Street, Toronto
• Yorkdale Mall, 3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto

Don Mills

Approximately 30 minutes drive north of Toronto’s downtown core, CF Shops at Don Mills is an urban outdoor shopping community with over 70 retail stores.

Peruse popular brands, including Canadian designs from Roots or Oak + Fort, apparel from Aritzia and athleticwear from L.L.Bean. The centre echoes a European influence with ample walking space, grocery shops, a cinema and inviting restaurant patios.

Location: 1090 Don Mills Road, Toronto