Shopping
Welcome to Canada's shopping capital! Toronto
combines the best of international brands with incredible local
talent to give you a varied shopping experience like no other. The
most famous arcade is the Eaton Centre which has everything under
one roof including brand name stores, restaurants and various
entertainment options. It's fun, but hardly an experience worth
traveling all the way to Toronto to have. You are far better off
seeking out some of the local stores that are unique to the city.
If you like haute couture look out for Canadian labels such as Lida
Baday, Ross Mayer, Crystal Siemens and Linda Lundstrom. St Lawrence
Market has an amazing array of local arts and crafts, plus
excellent food to keep up your energy levels. Kensington Market is
the place to go for vintage clothing and other eccentric
paraphernalia. Queen St West is an essential stroll for the serious
shopper. You'll find the best that young and trendy Toronto has to
offer. Past Bathurst St you'll come across small, independent art
galleries where discerning buyers can pick up a souvenir that just
may grow in value! Yorkville, along Bloor Street, is the most
exclusive shopping district, home to the boutiques and jewellers
originating in Milan, Paris and London. Hunting for souvenirs?
Toronto does suggest some obvious choices like maple syrup, and
gifts emblazoned with Mounties or maple leafs, while an alternate
choice would be native American art, dream catchers or
moccasins.
