8 Best Places to Shop in West Queen West, Toronto

This shop, run by the Ontario Crafts Council, stocks an excellent selection of Canadian crafts, including blown glass, fine woodwork, textiles, jewelry, and pottery—from earthy stoneware to contemporary ceramics. There's also a gallery featuring work by artists and craftspeople from around Ontario. Upstairs is the Devil's Workshop, which sells jewelry by local makers and hosts a popular DIY wedding band workshop.

This Canadian chain, frequented by fashionistas in the know, has an impressive selection that includes Paul Smith, Comme des Garçons, BEAMS, and TOAST. The collections include menswear and womenswear, but shoes are the specialty, with designers including Church's, Camper, rag & bone, Doc Martens, Trippen, and many more. 

The carefully selected fiction and nonfiction at Type Books includes local authors, as well as fun cards and gifts. The art and architecture section has pride of place at the front of the shop, and the extensive children's area is in a bright spot up a few steps at the back.

A tried-and-true spot for cool and cute footwear for any gender, Heel Boy stocks unique styles by well-known brands like Hunter, Alohas, Vagabond, Sam Edelman, Saucony, G.H Bass, as well as on-trend bags and accessories.

This homegrown womenswear label counts some of Toronto's coolest artists, musicians, and actors among its fans. The tiny flagship shop stocks the latest in Horses' limited-run pieces, all hand-sewn in Toronto. The chic, albeit pricey, modern staples include smoking dresses, stylish jumpsuits, and patterned jackets.

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.

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.

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.