SHOPPING

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 have 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 jewelers 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.