107 Best Places to Shop in Toronto, Ontario

The American streetwear brand's first Canadian outpost brings its signature blend of fashion, food, and hype to Yorkville Avenue. Alongside shelves stocked with Kith staples and a curated mix of other brands—apparel, sneakers, accessories, the works—you’ll also find a full-on Sadelle’s dining experience tucked inside. Yes, that means delicious bagels and lox towers. Don't forget to indulge in the most decadent ice cream concoctions at the Treats bar on your way out.

Dramatic wide-brimmed hats, extravagant fascinators, and headbands crowned in leather flowers—all these can be found here. For men, there are Panama hats, stingy brim fedoras, and pork pies. Owner and milliner Karyn Ruiz has a devoted local following; notably, Ruiz made the hats Canadian rock star Gord Downie wore during his final Canadian tour.

Young local designer Lisa Gozlan makes modern and fashionable jewelry that feels special but that you can wear every day. This bright showroom in Yorkville carries her signature rings, necklaces, hoops, and bracelets, all meant to be stacked and layered. The whimsical happy faces, "evil eyes," pearls, hearts, and gold and silver pieces often show up on the Instagram feeds of celebrities and influencers.

This intimate gallery in an old Victorian house almost exclusively exhibits representational historic and contemporary Canadian painting and sculpture, and specializes in 19th- and 20th-century Canadian artists.

The Canadian yoga brand's massive concept store on Queen West is a must-visit for runners and yogis alike. Along with plenty of athletic and loungewear for men and women, there is a 1,000-square-foot yoga and dance community studio.

High-end footwear without the inflated price tag is the promise at this chic, woman-led boutique. Founded by sisters determined to bring transparency and fair pricing to fashion, the brand offers stylish shoes that are handmade in ethical factories across Europe. The airy, minimalist store invites you to browse like it’s your own closet—no pressure, just rows of sleek boots, bold sandals, and leather flats, both trendy and classic (and in eye-catching colors). Thanks to a direct-to-consumer model, you’ll find standout design and craftsmanship at fair prices.

Mountain Equipment Co-op's flagship store is as busy as basecamp at Mt. Kilimanjaro. It's an excellent spot to pick up emergency winter gear, water purification tablets, or a camping coffee kit. The merino undershirts are highly coveted as they'll keep you toasty on winter nights.

These French-made walking shoes have been around since the 1960s and are constructed entirely from natural materials. Passionate walkers swear by them and claim they never, ever wear out—even on cross-Europe treks. Styles, which include options for men and women, run the gamut from smart ankle boots to minimalist slides.

This woman-owned boutique brings high-end resale to the heart of Yorkville. Spread across two beautifully curated floors, the shop is packed with pre-loved designer treasures—from Chanel bags to standout blazers—all carefully selected for shoppers who love luxury without the markup. The vibe is warm and inclusive, with a staff that’s as friendly as they are knowledgeable, ready to chat designers or help you hunt down a dream piece.

This is the place to browse thousands of discounted Canadian-made dress pants, sport coats, and suits, including many famous labels. Sizes run from extra short to extra tall and from regular to oversize; the quality is solid and the service is good.

Shop alongside Toronto chefs for quality kitchen supplies—Le Creuset cookware, seafood crackers, or unique showpieces like Canadian hardwood serving boards—at this multifloor shop that also hosts cooking classes.

Go crate-digging at this basement record store where new releases sit beside jazz, punk, and reggae oddities. Their buy-and-sell program accepts cassettes, CDs, DVDs, and even vintage studio gear—so if you're looking for something obscure, you just might stumble upon it here.

This Beach institution serves ice cream on waffle cones (made in-house), as well as molded chocolates and truffles. Even though the house-made sweets are delicious, the sizable selection of imported candy and treats from the United Kingdom and other parts of the globe has an equally devoted following.

A blaze of rainbow colors, Original is glamorous, life-affirming, and a little outrageous. If you're heading to a gala or you're after a crinoline dress (in fuchsia), you need to come here. The endless selection of platforms, pumps, and wedges is outdone only by the dress section, up a multicolor flight of stairs.

Once located in a stand-alone shop in Yorkville and now in the Manulife Centre, this boutique for all things denim has been around since the 1970s. You'll find every variety of cut and flare: the trendy, the classic, and the questionable from lines like Naked & Famous, rag & bone, and MOTHER fill the shelves. 

The avant-garde designs of this luxury Italian fashion house are overshadowed only by the gleaming interior of the store and the traffic-stopping window displays.

Those in need of a souvenir tee should skip the tourist-trap shops and make a beeline for this local brand's soothing all-white boutique, where you can pick up stylish T-shirts, joggers, and sweaters—all manufactured in Canada.

Known for its ultra-soft cotton tees, cozy sweats, and classic knits, this proudly Canadian brand puts thoughtful design and local manufacturing front and center. The store's Ossington location is a calm, minimalist haven nestled in the neighborhood bustle. Everything here is made and designed in Canada. Consider it a love letter to relaxed, homegrown style.

This home decor shop is very romantic, and very turn-of-the-century. Everywhere you look, you'll see antiques, mid-century furniture, and home accessories piled so high that they scrape the chandeliers. There's an impressive array of French toiletries, as well as frilly frocks and fairy wings for children's flights of fancy.

Tasteful modern design pieces such as Herman Miller lounge chairs, Vipp coffee tables, and Foscarini lamps are just a sampling of the high-end design you'll find here—there's not a knockoff in sight. There are also sleek modern homewares for the kitchen and bathroom as well.

Need a stylish gift for someone back home? You'll likely find something suitable at this cute boutique, where the shelves are lined with greeting cards, puzzles, kids' books, and locally designed wares like tea towels and jewelry.

Breezy and wearable styles—from dresses and blouses to trendy accessories—fill this boutique founded by two sisters. Here, linen and bamboo basics share space with Levi’s jeans and colorful pieces from indie brands.

With a reputation as one of Toronto's most luxurious jewelers, Royal De Versailles stocks some of the most striking and elegant pieces in town. Watch aficionados will be particularly impressed by their huge collection of high-end timepieces (they have one of the largest Rolex selections in Canada).

Looking for that first-edition Bukowski, Atwood, or Murakami to complete your collection? This intimate shop specializes in rare editions of popular authors across a range of genres; the "Rare Room" hosts the biggest treasures. There's also a selection of inexpensive used books, vintage art prints, and even tarot cards.

The art of the brassiere is taken seriously at this boutique. Knowledgeable (but pretension-free) staffers host fitting sessions that typically last around 50 minutes. The huge selection of bras spans seamless, wireless, fashion, sport, strapless, and nursing, plus racier styles and loungewear, all in wide-ranging sizes and fits. Appointments are strongly encouraged; walk-in appointments may be available Tuesday to Friday, fitters' schedule permitting.

Montréal designer Chantal Levesque founded this label in 1985, and now stocks locations in more than 25 countries with her creative couture swimwear, swimwear accessories, and wraps. There's a separate collection for men.

It might take some digging but Shoney’s no-nonsense, uncurated collection of vintage wares is replete with diamonds in the rough. The stock is frequently replenished so you never know what you'll find among the obscure band tees, gently used Roots hoodies, and glamorous silk bathrobes that share the racks with Italian military surplus, flashy 1970s furs, international soccer kits, and cycling jerseys. Their outside $5 rack is often bursting with snaggable deals. 

Exiting through this gift shop is not mandatory, but you'll want to check out the overwhelming selection of curiosities, from touring exhibit memorabilia and books on maximal architecture to pop-art-inspired toys and prints of celebrated paintings. Adults and kids can shop side by side among the books and fun educational items.

While it's moved its location over the years like a traveling hobbit, this shop is one of Toronto's most beloved comic book providers. Along with thousands of illustrated paperback and hardcover tomes, the Snail has been stocking shelves over the last 45 years with hard-to-find collectibles such as Studio Ghibli figurines, fearsome futuristic model kits of the Gundam and Evangelion variety, and other covetable fandom favorites.

More than 1,500 daily arrivals fill the rows of this bright and cavernous mostly secondhand shop famous for its Broadway-caliber window installations. They carry many albums of local indie musicians, and you might even catch a live in-store performance.