At 1.6 million square feet (148,645 square metres), Yorkdale Shopping Centre is one among the largest shopping centers in Canada. Shopaholics will be thrilled to find more than 250 of Toronto's most fashionable stores at their disposal to hunt for some of the best apparel and accessories. Its year round customer service programs include gift wrapping, free strollers and wheelchairs, faxing service, valet parking and car cleaning, external security patrols and a lost and found service.
Are you a pipe collector and would like one made just for you? If you do then look up 'Julius Vesz Pipesmith' at the lobby level in Fairmont Royal York. Julius Vesz, has been crafting smoking pipes that are handmade, hand-cut, encrusted with gold, silver and precious stones. A well-known name, he is one of the few that use dead root brier, which offers a smooth smoking experience. These handcrafted pipes make good souvenirs and they can also be used to adorn one of the shelves at home. Not just this you can buy one of his signature military miniatures, or one of the collector pipes. He also has a special blend of tobacco that he makes that you might want to try.
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.
Revered as a fashion institution by many, Ladner's Clothiers is a place where you can give yourself a make-over that is sure to make heads turn. In the clothing business since 1959, this family-owned shop has men's wear for all occasions. Whether you wish to put a look together for that important business meeting or you wish to buy shirts for a weekend trip to a beach town, Ladner's Clothiers is the spot to find them all. Their tailors are a bunch of talented magicians who know their way with fabric, and the prices leave you in awe, just like the designs.
Eaton Centre is a must visit place in Toronto. Even if you have no desire to shop, make sure to at least look around this six million square foot glass-roofed arcade. Located between Dundas and Queen on Yonge Street, it is as exquisite as it is vast. With five levels, over 320 stores and restaurants, you will need more than a day to make your way through this shopping wonderland. The center is conveniently sandwiched between two subway stations and is steps away from many of Toronto's hottest attractions.