539 Best Places to Shop in Canada

La Fromagerie des Grondines is an entirely organic cheese factory in Portneuf County, not far from Quebec City, specializing in the artisanal production of organic raw milk cheeses from cows, goats, and sheep. It recently opened a tasting counter in the heart of the St-Roch district, where it sells its own cheeses as well as products from other Quebec artisans. Their 12-month Le Clos-des-Roches is an absolute delight.

Value-conscious fashionistas eagerly browse the consignment and vintage clothing in this smart shop. There's a small section of designer samples and new items, as well as eclectic gifts.

You're not likely to find any bargains here, but this shop has a very good selection of authentic 18th- and 19th-century Québec pine furniture.

Filled with Celtic and clan-related items—crafts, books, clothing, and music—this shop has a custom-kilt maker on-site.

Located in an attractive space featuring wood floors and brick and gray-stone walls, Galerie Bloom is a family affair specializing in contemporary Canadian art. Owners Julien Michaud and Stéphanie Rivet are known for providing knowledgeable, individualized service and making modern art more accessible to the general public.

This gallery has a knack for discovering important new talents. It represents many of Canada's top contemporary artists as well as some international talents. Its 5,000 square feet hold a good selection of sculptures, paintings, and limited-edition prints.  There is another location Downtown at 1455 rue Sherbrooke Ouest.

Thirty-five restaurants, some 280 shops, an IMAX theater, and an adjacent indoor amusement park make this recently and extensively renovated mall ideal for a whole day of family retail therapy.

In her store/workshop jeweler Stacey Leunes fashions gorgeous and easy-to-wear pieces in silver and gold, often with nature motifs and tasteful gemstones. 

This buzzy Queen West mainstay stocks style for men and women including Hunter wellies, Frye boots, Birkenstock sandals, Sperry Top-Siders, Converse and Vans sneakers, and a great selection of Laurentian Chief and Minnetonka street moccasins and mukluks.

This friendly store has an incredible range of arts and crafts, jewelry and other accessories, souvenirs, fashions, books, and collectibles, many of which are souced locally.

Glad Day is the world's oldest LGBTQ+ bookstore—no mean feat, especially in high-rent Toronto. In the Gay Village epicenter of Church Street, the store is packed with shelves featuring the latest and greatest in queer voices from across Canada and beyond; those shelves are frequently rolled aside to host readings, events, and even dance parties. The bar serves both coffee and alcohol, and the kitchen turns out homey diner-style eats (which are particularly appreciated during weekend drag brunches).

Gorgeous glassware—be it stained, painted, blown, or fused—is sold here. There are also glass-blowing demonstrations. 

Dubbed "a bookshop for people who like to eat," you'll find a smattering of everything needed to elevate your culinary experiences here, from the latest trendy cookbooks to tasteful accents like handcrafted chambray napkins and whimsical illustrated coffee mugs. A true community hub, the shop also publishes cookbooks focused on singular ingredients written by celebrated local food writers, and its upcycled thrifting section is not to be overlooked for rare vintage finds.

This boutique, which occupies two floors of a Victorian home, is a one-stop shop for the whole fashion-forward family. The ground floor is devoted to colorful women's and kids' threads, hip brands like Ganni and Clare V., and local selections like Bluboho jewelry. Head upstairs for menswear and home goods, including gorgeous glassware and candles.

Acres of chocolate and candy and the best coffee beans in town draw well-heeled shoppers to this Outremont shop. The colossal assortment of fine cheeses, charcuterie, and other local and imported goodies add to the appeal.

"Grand" is the right word to describe this antiques emporium chockablock with elegant chandeliers and candelabras, armchairs and secretaries, and other decorative elements from the 18th and 19th centuries. These items would add a touch of refinement to almost any home.

Sisters Sarah and Mary Schwieger, specialists in the art of handcrafted broom making, opened this small artisan studio after learning the craft growing up in British Columbia's Kootenay region. All handmade on-site, their brooms are woven in the traditional Shaker style and each piece is unique. Stop by to watch the brooms take shape, and learn the history of this rare craft.

Foot fashionistas make tracks to this Kitsilano shop that's jam-packed with trendy choices, including Camper, Trippen, Common Projects, and other international brands for men and women. Shoppers can complete their outfits with designs by Alexander Wang, Isabelle Marant, and Acne Studios right next door at gravitypope Tailored Goods (2203 West 4th Ave.).

Bleating goats welcome you to the source of the beautiful natural hand-milled goat's milk soaps you'll see sold all over PEI. This shop produces dozens of types of soap and other all-natural bath, beauty, and household cleaning products are available, too.

This shop has been making jams, jellies, and marmalades from mostly local produce, using family recipes, since the company began in 1927. The spreads are free from preservatives, pectin, or additives. The jams are often served for afternoon tea in upscale hotel restaurants.

Training villagers to become self-sufficient in a harsh environment was one of the British missionary Wilfred Grenfell's aims, and a windproof cloth that they turned into well-made parkas came to be known as Grenfell cloth. Here you can purchase it in the form of the famous parkas with fur-trimmed hoods as well as mittens and tablecloths embroidered with northern motifs like polar bears and dog teams. The shop also stocks other handicrafts, most of them locally made.

Grieg's Pottery carries superior pottery made on the premises. Budding potters can attend off-season weekend workshops (call for details).

You can see handcrafted Grohmann knives displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York—but you can buy them at the factory outlet store here. Prices are discounted and free factory tours usually take place on weekdays from 9 to 11:30 and 1:30 to 3:30.

Local artisans make all the cool jewelry, knitwear, birch-bark soap, and other items sold at this downtown co-op.

Some of the best professional crafts and fine art created in New Brunswick are carried by this lively gallery, which represents more than 60 Saint John artists and artisans. The historic building was the home of 19th-century painter J.C. Miles.

Stationery collectors, scrapbookers, lovers of all things cute, and travelers on the hunt for suitcase-friendly souvenirs will find lots to love here. Part of a local chain opened by a married couple, Hanji is packed with exquisite handmade paper, stickers and washi tape, food-shaped magnets, patterned socks, craft kits, and elaborate pop-up greeting cards. Alongside wares sourced from South Korea, you'll find items by local artists, including the owners themselves.

Top island retailers—among them Hattie's Heirlooms, the Cape Breton Curiosity Shop, Two Macs Gallery, and the Kilted Moose Trading Company—are represented at Harbourside Boutiques in the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion. They're only open seasonally: sometimes daily in high season, sometimes just when cruise ships are in port. On cruise ship days, you'll also find the Big Fiddle Market, with crafts from more than 50 local artisans.

Yesterday's old fur coats and stoles are transformed into everything from car coats and ski jackets to baby wraps and blankets at this designer shop. They also carry hats in all styles from Canadian Hat 1918 and other locally designed and handcrafted clothes from their Harricana brand, in addition to high-end Canadian and European sports apparel.

This is Canada's premier high-end menswear destination. Stocked with both casual and formal attire, wallets, watches, and hats, this 22,000-square-foot flagship store caters to the classically tailored male. Brands include 7 For All Mankind, Michael Kors, Cole Haan, Tom Ford, Giorgio Armani, Brunello Cucinelli, ZEGNA, and BOSS.