Toronto Shopping Guide

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Editor’s Picks

EDITOR'S PICK

Harry Rosen takes the gentlemanly shopping experience to new heights with a freshly renovated…

ELECTRONICS ENVY

Indulge a gadget lover with the latest from LG: a dual-purpose portable DVD player and digital…

MODE ABODE

Popular American chain West Elm comes north with the opening of its first Canadian store, suitably…

NAIL IT

Banish dark circles and brighten tired-looking skin instantly with Benefit Cosmetics’ Erase Paste,…

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Featured Listings

BART LEATHER

Leather, suede and shearling jackets, pants, skirts and coats in both chic and classic styles.…

MANULIFE CENTRE

Fifty specialty shops and services in the heart of Bloor-Yorkville, including Ashley China, Ron…

THE ANSWER

The Answer carries designer fashions in sizes 14 to 24, by lines like Basler, Eileen Fisher, Jones…

Shopping Features

10 Fashion Boutiques

Designer duds and accessories from edgy to elegant and everything in between.

Shopping | May 2007 | By Gaya Arasaratnam

10 Kid-Friendly Stores

Spoil the little ones by making a pit stop at one of these fab shops for kids.

Shopping | June 2007 | By Donald Langley

10 New Boutiques

With the leaves changing, switch up your classic fall shopping routine and visit one of Toronto’s newest retail havens.

Shopping | September 2007 | By Jaclyn Greenberg

10 Pampering Products

Spoil yourself. Go ahead, you deserve it.

Shopping | January 2007 | By Linda Luong

10 Shopping Destinations

Shop Toronto for everything from free-trade coffees to gleaming Tiffany necklaces.

Shopping | April 2007 | By Gaya Arasaratnam

10 Summer Essentials

As the days and nights heat up, here are your best bets to stay fresh and be cool.

Shopping | July 2007 | By Jaclyn Greenberg

10 Tokens of Toronto

Shopping | November 2006 | By Linda Luong

5 Indigenous Shops

Find artisinal crafts from around the world right here.

Shopping | March 2007 | By Linda Luong

Gift Guide 2008

City Gifters

Jump start your holiday shopping with the season's hottest items.

Shopping | December 2008 | By Maria Cortellucci & Linda Luong

Follow the PATH

Known as the PATH system, downtown Toronto’s 27 kilometre underground shopping complex —the largest in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records— offers a wealth of options all in weatherproof comfort.

Shopping | January 2008 | By Sarah Bernath

Travel Accessories

Travel Buzz

The latest gadgets and gear.

Shopping | January 2009 | By Andrea Grassi

Fall Fashion 2008

It's All In The Bag

The season's must-have hand bags.

Shopping | November 2008 | By Linda Luong

Top One-Stop Shopping Destinations

Where to get the goods for everyone on your shopping list.

Shopping | November 2007 | By Mario Cywinski

Outdoor Gear for Kids

Get the Gear

The season is sure to be a fun-filled one with these fresh-air-friendly items.

Shopping | June 2008 | By Linda Luong

15 Top Shops

To help you make the most of your time, WHERE Toronto scouted these retail gems.

Shopping | April 2007 | By Flannery Dean & Linda Luong

24 Top Shops

Where readers told us their faves. Here, we reveal our first Where to Shop Awards!

Shopping | October 2007 | By Robert Maurin

A Box for Bogey

Shopping | April 2007 | By Linda Luong

Alessi Kaj Watch

Shopping | November 2008

Apple 3G iPhone

Shopping | November 2008

Aubergine Louis Vuitton Scarf

Shopping | January 2009 | By Andrea Grassi

Bathing Beauty

Shopping | April 2007 | By Flannery Dean

Bay Street

Captains of industry who keep an eye on the market from their office towers.

Shopping | November 2008 | By Maria Cortellucci & Linda Luong

Bayview Avenue

Posh parents and their must-have toys for play dates.

Shopping | November 2008 | By Maria Cortellucci & Linda Luong

Behind-the-Scenes of a Photo Shoot

The inside scoop on how this year’s holiday gift guide came together.

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Belkin Washable Laptop Mouse

Shopping | January 2009 | By Andrea Grassi

Ben Sherman Fedora

Shopping | November 2008

Ben Sherman Scarf

Shopping | November 2008

Facial Services

Best Face Forward

For your fair visage—or the rest of your beautiful bod—these spas have got it all.

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Bialetti Espresso Maker

Shopping | November 2008 | By Linda Luong

Blackberry Bold

Shopping | November 2008

Bloor Street

The grand dames of high society and their opulent accessories.

Shopping | November 2008 | By Maria Cortellucci & Linda Luong

Blue-diamond Pavé Solitaire Ring

Shopping | February 2008 | By Linda Luong

Book It

Shopping | April 2007 | By Flannery Dean

Books, Books, Books

You like to read ‘em—here’s our favourite places to buy ‘em.

Shopping | October 2006 | By Flannery Dean

Bosca Tan Brieface

Shopping | November 2008

Brown Croc Pen

Shopping | November 2008 | By Linda Luong

Butterfly Brooches

Shopping | February 2008

Clio Blue Hammered Silver Cuff

Shopping | February 2008 | By Linda Luong

College Street

Ultra-cool students and hipsters with a laid-back, carefree attitude.

Shopping | November 2008 | By Linda Luong

Novo Spa

Colour Me Calm

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Croc Belt

Shopping | November 2008

Crochet Ball

Shopping | November 2008 | By Linda Luong

Crochet Monkey

Shopping | November 2008

Cross Bangle

Shopping | November 2008

Curved Matte Sterling-silver Cufflinks

Shopping | February 2008 | By Linda Luong

Spa at the Hazelton

Designer Retreat

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Fabergé Egg

Shopping | November 2008

Fall for Fashion

Where to shop and what to buy from top Canadian designers—for every style of shopper.

Shopping | September 2007 | By Kathleen Newman-Bremang

Five-strand Link Necklace

Shopping | November 2008 | By Linda Luong

Give It a Spin

Shopping | April 2007 | By Flannery Dean

Go Big or Go Home

All that glitters is not gold. Sometimes it’s a stunning diamond pavé platinum setting. A smattering of Bloor Street’s priciest gems offers plenty of sparkling holiday ice.

Shopping | December 2006

Stillwater Spa

H2O Heaven

Shopping | January 2008

Hats On

Shopping | April 2007 | By Linda Luong

Have Music, Will Travel

Shopping | April 2007 | By Linda Luong

Elmwood Spa

Historic Escape

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Travel Toys for Kids

Hit the Road

Going on a road trip? Pack up the car, the kids and these toys for a peaceful and stress-free journey.

Shopping | July 2007 | By Linda Luong

Home Sweet Home

Ideas to pamper the consummate hostess.

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Intrax Crayons

Shopping | November 2008

Janna Burford Espresso Cup and Plate

Shopping | November 2008 | By Linda Luong

Spas for Men

Just for Guys

Gents get their groom on at these men’s-only spas.

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Kid's Play

Shopping | April 2007 | By Linda Luong

King Street

Young, condo-dwelling professionals with a modern, graphic aesthetic.

Shopping | November 2008 | By Maria Cortellucci & Linda Luong

Local Gem

Shopping | April 2007 | By Flannery Dean

Watches for Men

Luxe Time

Handsome timepieces for men.

Shopping | February 2008 | By Linda Luong

Mall Madness

Shopping | November 2006 | By Daisy Clark

Top Manicure Spots

Mani Mania

Nail the perfect look at these salons devoted especially to fingertips and toes.

Shopping | December 2007 | By Where Staff

Orange Chocolate Soap

Shopping | November 2008 | By Linda Luong

Shizen Spa

Orient Yourself

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Owl Sleeper

Shopping | November 2008

Paper Rapt

Shopping | April 2007 | By Flannery Dean

Pearl Necklace

Shopping | November 2008

Philips Bluetooth

Shopping | January 2009 | By Andrea Grassi

Playing Cards

Shopping | November 2008

Pantages Spa

Plush Luxury

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Pocket-sized External Hard Drive

Shopping | January 2009 | By Andrea Grassi

Portable Tivoli Radio

Shopping | January 2009 | By Andrea Grassi

Queen Street

Fashionistas who effortlessly mix edgy and bohemian styles.

Shopping | November 2008 | By Maria Cortellucci & Linda Luong

Red Alert

Celebrate this festive hue all year-round.

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Roots Village Pack in Deep Purple

Shopping | January 2009 | By Andrea Grassi

Royal Albert Golden Roses Plate

Shopping | November 2008 | By Linda Luong

Safe Sippy

Shopping | November 2008

Sharp Look

Shopping | April 2007 | By Linda Luong

Silk Scarf and Marg Satchel

Shopping | November 2008 | By Linda Luong

Sit Stop

Hot spots to fuel up before more shopping.

Shopping | November 2006 | By Daisy Clark

Spa Daze

Posh and plush or cheap and cheerful—a select grouping of more services.

Shopping | January 2007 | By Flannery Dean

Sparkle and Shine

Banish the winter blahs with some bling from the city’s most opulent jewellers. The season has never looked brighter!

Shopping | February 2008 | By Linda Luong

Sparkling Souvenirs

Scoop up some gorgeous gems from Toronto designer Loranne Kettlewell.

Shopping | December 2006 | By Flannery Dean

Sterling-silver Infinity Cuff

Shopping | February 2008 | By Linda Luong

Sumptuous Spas

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Sweet Nectar

Shopping | April 2007 | By Linda Luong

Teak Bath Tray

Shopping | November 2008

Tee Time

Shopping | April 2007 | By Linda Luong

The French Connection

Shopping | April 2007 | By Flannery Dean

The Gift List

We scoured the city from end to end for the season's finest items> Here are our 76 top picks that everyone will love to find under the tree.

Shopping | November 2007 | By Viviane Kertész and Linda Luong

Tie Me Up

Shopping | April 2007 | By Linda Luong

Tivoli Songbook

Shopping | November 2008 | By Linda Luong

Top Shopping Centres

Shopping | September 2007 | By Kathleen Newman-Bremang

Trend Alert

What's hot for fall this season.

Shopping | September 2007 | By Kathleen Newman-Bremang

Verity Spa

True Relaxation

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Unique Boutiques

Shopping | September 2007 | By Kathleen Newman-Bremang

Unique Spa Services

Unique Treats

Try specialties like no other at these three spas.

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Ursula Sunglasses

Shopping | November 2008

Warm Front

10 luxurious ways to take the chill out of the season.