Das ehemalige Eaton-Geschäft existiert zwar nicht mehr, aber diese glasüberdachte Arkade, die über einen halben Quadratkilometer groß ist, sollte man sich trotzdem auf keinen Fall entgehen lassen, selbst wenn man nicht die geringste Lust auf einen Einkaufsbummel verspürt. Sie befindet sich zwischen Dundas und Queen auf der Yonge Street und ist genau so auserlesen wie riesig. Wenn man hinaufschaut, sieht man wunderschöne kanadische Gänse aus Glaswolle, die an der Decke hängen; Sie wurden von dem bekannten Künstler Michael Snow gefertigt. Da sich hier auf fünf Etagen 320 Geschäfte und Restaurants sowie ein Kino mit 17 Sälen befinden, benötigt man für dieses Einkaufsparadies eigentlich mehr als einen Tag. Es ist bequem von den zwei umliegenden U-Bahn-Stationen zu erreichen und ist nur wenige Schritte von den größten Attraktionen Torontos entfernt.
Obwohl schon vor 35 Jahren eröffnet, als Shopping Malls noch eine Neuigkeit waren, ist dies mit 1,6 Millionen Quadratfuß immer noch das drittgrößte Einkaufszentrum in Kanada. Günstig gelegen an der Kreuzung von Highway 401 und Dufferin und mit 7 200 Parkplätzen ausgestattet, konzentrieren sich in dieser Mall mehr als 250 der vornehmsten Läden Torontos. Der Kundendienst bietet rund ums Jahr Geschenkverpackung, kostenlose Kinderwagen und Rollstühle, Fax-Dienste, einen Park-Service samt Autoreinigung, Pager, kostenlosen Autoservice, externe Sicherheitsdienste und ein Fundbüro. 1999 feierte es seinen 35. Geburtstag mit einer 45 Millionen Dollar teuren Erweiterung einschließlich des Famous Players 'Silver City'-Theaters und des Buchladens Indigo Books and Music.
The Fairview Mall, in the North York area of Toronto, truly lives up to the one-stop shop tag most shopping centers are given. It is sprawled over a grand area of 80,000 square meters (861,113 square feet). Apart from the usual designer stores like Aldo, Calvin Klein, HMV and Sephora, it houses stores selling electronic equipment, gifting items and firms offering services such as a dentist's office. Shop for jewelry at Swarovski or Glitz Jewellery, then stop for a quick snack at Taco Bell or Mac's Sushi. Visitors can also watch a movie at the cinema within the premises. So for those magical bags of goodies, give those credit cards a rub at the Fairview Mall.
The Hudson's Bay Queen Street is a collection of buildings built between 1896 and 1969. The Romanesque Revival building is now a shopping complex and consists of a number of retail, electronic and other stores as well as a food court. Popular brands at the center include Burberry, Foodwares, Olsen, Hugo Boss and Pandora among many others. All the stores have attractive displays, be sure that you will not go back with your hands or stomach empty.
Go hunting for vintage treasures at Mrs. Huizenga antique shop located at the end of Roncesvalles Avenue. This spacious shop is equipped with all that you need to fill your life and home with unique, one-of-a-kind home decor items and collectibles, and on a regular day, you will see a range of items tumbling out of this earthy treasure trove. From a vintage chaise that belongs to another era, and an ornately embroidered carpet, to retro salt and pepper shakers, trinkets, dolls, and heavily bound hardcover books, find an incredible variety to choose from. Mrs. Huizenga also sells beautiful mid-century furniture and original upholstery items.
Sonic Boom serves as a second home to music-lovers of all kinds, particularly to vinyl aficionados as it has the best record selection in the city. After moving their vinyl section from the back of the store to the basement and simultaneously creating a stage for free all-ages shows, it jumped to the forefront of must-visit stores for any indie music fan looking for a rare find or a great recommendation. The staff is helpful and friendly, which is a nice change from the pretentious attitude that is sometimes displayed at other record stores in the city. Open late every day, swing by to sell your used vinyl, CDs, DVDs, videogames, and even videotapes.
Eclectisaurus is a retail store that buys and sells antique and vintage furnishings. You can also find art glass, clothing, accessories, jewelry, textiles, books, ephemera, ceramics, kitchenware, appliances, vintage technology and miscellaneous goods. Eclectisaurus has been in operation since 1998. Do check it out when in the city.
Go hunting for vintage treasures at Mrs. Huizenga antique shop located at the end of Roncesvalles Avenue. This spacious shop is equipped with all that you need to fill your life and home with unique, one-of-a-kind home decor items and collectibles, and on a regular day, you will see a range of items tumbling out of this earthy treasure trove. From a vintage chaise that belongs to another era, and an ornately embroidered carpet, to retro salt and pepper shakers, trinkets, dolls, and heavily bound hardcover books, find an incredible variety to choose from. Mrs. Huizenga also sells beautiful mid-century furniture and original upholstery items.
On the outskirts of Yorkville is Avenue Road running North from Bloor Street and across the road from the Royal Ontario Museum. Follow this road and you'll be accosted with high end clothing, accessories, cars and groceries. However, once you reach the crescent shaped area where Avenue meets Davenport, visitors will find the city's collection of art galleries and flower shops with their roses, daisies and lilies overflowing onto the sidewalk. In fact, anything considered classically beautiful can be found along this area, Haute Couturiers including Inez Di Santo Bridal, and Paperbag Princess' vintage designs can be found next to Whole Foods, and Rolls Royce.
Toronto Antiques on King is an age-old antique store is a mecca of the finest of antiquities and other collectibles. The showcased collection includes Moorcroft pottery, Doulton art, glass and antique jewelery just to name a few. For the curious visitors, the clients brief them with the history and other factual details as they browse through each antique. Connoisseurs vouch for the collection of this store. Overall, this place is a feast to the eyes of art lovers and antique collectors.
Sonic Boom serves as a second home to music-lovers of all kinds, particularly to vinyl aficionados as it has the best record selection in the city. After moving their vinyl section from the back of the store to the basement and simultaneously creating a stage for free all-ages shows, it jumped to the forefront of must-visit stores for any indie music fan looking for a rare find or a great recommendation. The staff is helpful and friendly, which is a nice change from the pretentious attitude that is sometimes displayed at other record stores in the city. Open late every day, swing by to sell your used vinyl, CDs, DVDs, videogames, and even videotapes.