Must-see shopping in Ontario

  • House of Vintage

    Toronto

    Fulfill your one-of-a-kind dreams at this perfectly curated vintage boutique in Parkdale. Known as one of Toronto's hottest spots for men's and women's…

  • Glad Day

    Toronto

    It's the oldest still-running gay bookstore in the world, making Glad Day an LGBTIQ+ landmark. The store has transformed from a place to defy censorship…

  • Craft Ontario Shop

    Toronto

    Craft Ontario has been promoting the work of artisans in its gallery boutique for over 40 years. Ceramics, jewelry, glasswork, prints and carvings make up…

  • ByWard Market

    Ottawa

    The best place in town for one-stop shopping. Outdoor vendors cluster around the grand maroon-brick ByWard Market Square building, which dates from 1926…

  • Fire & Flower

    Ottawa

    With extremely helpful and knowledgeable staff, this dispensary is a great resource for novices as well as experienced smokers. Anyone over the age of 19…

  • Dead Dog Records

    Toronto

    A small used-record store with a good, well-organized selection of vinyls, CDs and even cassette tapes. Check out the merch from long-past concerts and…

  • BMV

    Toronto

    The biggest (and most popular) used bookstore in Toronto, with a spectacular selection of titles. Vinyls and DVDs sold, too. It has a smaller second…

  • Eaton Centre

    Toronto

    Located between two subway stations and opposite Yonge & Dundas Sq, downtown Toronto's largest shopping mall has branches of almost every large retailer…

  • Grundy Lake Supply Post

    Northern Ontario

    Now located 1km off Hwy 69 down Hwy 522, the renovated Grundy Lake Supply Post has everything one would need for a camping adventure, including boat and…

  • Mink Mile

    Toronto

    Often compared to NYC's Fifth Ave, Toronto's Mink Mile is home to well-known luxury stores such as Tiffany & Co., Prada, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more…

  • Type Books

    Toronto

    A lovely independent bookstore with stenciled walls and chandeliers, Type has a little of everything for everyone. The laid-back vibe makes it easy to…

  • Châtelet

    Toronto

    Meaning 'little castle' in French, Châtelet sells shabby-chic home goods with a country feel. You'll see everything from refurbished flea-market finds and…

  • Imperative

    Toronto

    'All Vegan Everything' is the motto of this two-level boutique, selling clothes, shoes and accessories made sans animal products or exploitation. Many of…

  • Public Butter Vintage

    Toronto

    One of Toronto's most popular vintage stores, with everything from clothes to home decor. It's a little overwhelming when you walk in – so much stuff…

  • Toronto Designers Market

    Toronto

    On the quiet westernmost end of Queen St, more than 30 small designers have set up mini studio-storefronts within a cavernous space. It's a mixed bag, but…

  • Young's General Store

    Northern Ontario

    Stock up for the long drive ahead at this delightfully old-fashioned store, established in 1971. Piled to the rafters and hanging from the ceiling are…

  • Pacha Indigenous Art Collection

    Toronto

    Specializing in indigenous art from the Americas, Pacha carries one-of-a-kind creations from several Indigenous artists. Expect handmade jewelry,…

  • BMV

    Toronto

    Though it's sandwiched between a tanning salon and a construction site, this fluorescent-lit shop is one of the most popular secondhand bookstores in…

  • Pink Tartan

    Toronto

    Chic Pink Tartan boutique sells designer clothing and accessories with a preppy bent. It's housed in a gorgeous historic building, built for Yorkville's…

  • Page & Panel: The TCAF Shop

    Toronto

    What started as a pop-up for the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) has become a permanent comics hub. It's a well-curated store, with excellent picks of…

  • Harbourfront Centre Shop

    Toronto

    Specializing in Canadian-made jewelry, ceramics and high-design items. Works created by artists-in-residence, both current and former, are also sold. It's…

  • Out on the Street

    Toronto

    Three floors of LGBT-oriented merch, sex toys and Pride Canada souvenirs. A great place to get rainbow briefs, a dildo or a Pride mug…something for…

  • Vaughan Mills

    Toronto

    Vaughan Mills is a gigantic outlet mall about 30km north of Toronto, right by Canada's Wonderland. Shop a range of retail and outlet stores, and stop by…

  • Peace Collective

    Toronto

    For cool souvenirs that give back, pay a visit to Peace Collective. Graphic tees such as 'Toronto vs. Everybody' or 'Home is Toronto' fly off the shelves;…