Eaton Center
One of Toronto’s most popular attractions and the third largest mall in Canada is The Eaton Center. There are 250 stores in the mall, appealing to both budget conscious and spendthrift persons. With stores such as Forever 21, H&M, Michael Kors, Banana Republic, Kate Spade and Apple, there is a store for every type of shopper. Eaton Center’s prime location of Downtown Toronto, Dundas, right in the heart of the city and also easily accessible by subway.
Queen Street
Queen Street cuts East/West through Toronto and transforms into a funky hipster area, full of art and personality. The street is home to many talented graphite murals, street entertainment, thrift shops, groovy cafes, retro CD stores, popular nightclubs and excellent restaurants. If you don’t want to walk around in a mall all day, Queen Street on a sunny day is just as good. Around lunchtime, pay a visit to one of the many cute restaurants and try some of their atypical meals- you won’t be disappointed! There are also several brand name stores on Queen Street to choose from, including Lush, ALDO, H&M, Forever 21, Brandy Melville, Vans, and Gap.
Yorkdale Mall
Yorkdale Mall is located in the North of the Greater Toronto Area, and is easily accessible from downtown Toronto via the subway. The mall is home to many high-end stores, as well as affordable fashion stores. Choose from popular stores in Yorkdale including Versace, Burberry, MAC, H&M, Forever 21, GUESS, Hugo BOSS, Roots, ZARA, and Victoria’s Secret.
Bloor-Yorkville
Yorkville’s village has managed to keep its charming feel, architecture, greenery and storefronts for all to enjoy. The quaint Victorian architecture in Yorkville downtown is home to dozens of restaurants, old fashioned boutiques and art galleries. It is also home to chic stores including Holt Renfrew, Prada, Hermes, Gucci and Hazelton Lanes. Dining in Yorkville is great, as the area is full of delicious restaurants and cafés, perfect for after shopping lunches.
Kensington Market
Kensington Market has a variety of retro shops, thrift stores, indie cafes, furniture shops, remarkable restaurants, and a variety of organic health food stalls. If you are looking for popular brands this probably isn’t the place to go, but if you are seeking reasonably priced merchandise, Kensington Market is the perfect place for you.
