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.

Blue Banana Market is a one-stop destination for gifts, souvenirs, greeting cards, home decor items, jewelry, fashionable apparel, toys and bath lotions. As soon as you enter this shop, you are greeted by boxes of animal-shaped jellies, hand-painted mugs and thermocol cups, bottled jams, T-shirts with pop art, party packs, colorful watches, scarves and socks. Racks of greeting cards and posters pop out in vibrant hues, making it hard to choose just one. Other items include gardening equipment, toys and board games, Indian diyas (lanterns), scented candles, candle stands, musical instruments, British and Canadian foodstuffs, gourmet coffee, books and DVDs. One can also find rare vintage treasures to create a unique gift. To extend your shopping pleasure to a loved one, you can purchase gift cards, which come without an expiration date in the amount of your choice.

Vous ne trouverez pas de meilleur endroit en ville où trouver des fruits frais, des légumes, de la viande et du poisson, sans parler des produits exotiques venant des communautés ethniques du pays. Le quartier historique de St Lawrence possède quant à lui plus de 50 marchands proposant des épiceries et restaurants faisant partie des meilleurs de la ville, avec un large choix de spécialités, de viande, poissons et fruits de mer frais, de plats cuisinés ainsi que des thés et cafés de qualité supérieure. Si vous êtes dans le coin, vous ne manquerez pas de vous arrêter au St Urban Bagel Shop, un magasin originaire de Montréal ayant été élu meilleur de sa catégorie par le Toronto Star. Côté pratique, vous trouverez des parcmètres sur Front Street ainsi que des parkings payants à proximité.

Dr. Flea's Flea Market is touted to be the largest of its kind in the city. This weekend market was established in 1987 and features an indoor and outdoor shopping area. From collectibles to cosmetics, home products to clothing, comic books to records and food stalls to farmer's market, there is plenty to shop about. You will also find nail salons, hairdressers, bakeries, poultry and delis. With more than 400 vendors, you will get some great bargain deals here.