Centered around Preston Street, adjacent to Chinatown, Little Italy's history in the city can be traced back to the early 20th Century, when Italian immigrants first started settling in the area. Over the years, the neighborhood has evolved into a charming precinct with a rich Italian heritage. The St. Anthony's Church, built in 1913, is at the heart of the community, and you'll find a fine selection of Italian restaurants as well as specialty boutiques in the area. Preston Street itself has been renamed Corso Italia to honor its Italian heritage.
Vincent is a women's clothing boutique that makes a bold and beautiful statement with its clothing. While numerous luxury clothing brands are featured here, the clothes at this store follow a similar trend with sleek lines, flattering silhouettes, and a vintage-inspired modern style. For those who love to be the trendsetter, Vincent is the shop that will help you along. While most of the clothes here are priced over USD50, there is a range of accessories and other products available for cheaper rates. Drop by to pick from an extensive collection designed to perfection.
From colorful woolen socks to exquisite jewelry, there is something at this shop for every taste. Having opened its doors more than 30 years ago, this boutique is one of the best fashion accessories stores in the city. Souring all its products from local artists and artisans, the store offers colorful stone jewelry, scarves hats as well as bright artisan clothing including jackets, wrap-around skirts and long tunics. If colorful and quirky is your style, this is the place to shop.
Head to the vibrant Books on Beechwood where fully stacked shelves house the latest bestsellers and classics known to the reading world. A locally owned and independent store, this store accommodates everything from literary fiction, romance, thrillers, biography to children's books and cookbooks. With two active book clubs, the store also organizes special events such as book signings and school trips. At Books on Beechwood, fun and knowledgeable staff are always around the corner for some friendly advise and assistance.
If you are looking to purchase something that is one of a kind and truly Candaian, Flock Boutique located in the West End's, Fisher Park neighborhood, is a boutique store that you must visit. This shop is dedicated to supporting and promoting local Canadian designers and hence offers up a wide variety of products which includes clothes, accessories, home supplies, bath and beauty supplies and loads of gifting options! With over 150 different brands, this is the place where you can pick up something that is memorable and useful too.
Adorit is a boutique that lives up to its name by offering products and service that patrons absolutely adore. This store sells an extensive variety of clothes, accessories and other products that are all handmade locally and are fairly traded. Located in the Byward Market area, this is one truly local store that you cannot miss out on as you will not find it anywhere else! Drop in to buy something unique and stylish that will make you the envy of every eye. With service that is friendly, fun and dedicated to helping, Adorit is a shopping experience that you will not forget.