Shopping Bloor St & Yorkville
Shop window on Bloor Street
William Ashley China Fine
crystal, china, and tableware, exquisite gifts, and expert staff ensure
that you won’t leave without some choice purchase wrapped in elegant
gold paper. Holt Renfrew World-class
department store featuring high fashion, as well as more affordable
clothing from its own label, top perfumes and cosmetics, a hair salon,
epicure store, café, and free personal shopping service. Hazelton Lanes Shop
at your leisure in this refined mall, at select fashion boutiques such
as Aquascutum and TNT Blu, and in home-decor stores such as Teatro
Verde. Or, for something even more special, at the Rolls Royce
dealership. Then indulge in gourmet take-out from Whole Foods Market. Harry Rosen Head-to-toe
service is writ large at this menswear store featuring apparel from top
design houses, Canali and Hugo Boss included. Suits, trousers, blazers,
shirts, and all accessories, including shoes. David’s Shoe lovers go on wild spending sprees here among the stylish footwear from hot designers. Pusateri’s Food afficionados will love the luxury grocery items such as stuffed quail, foie gras, caviar, and truffle oil, and delicious prepared foods. The Guild Shop Jewelry, hand-blown glass, Inuit carvings, and more reflect the excellence of Ontario crafts. ManuLife Centre Movie
theaters and shops such as Indigo Books, Birks jewelers, Teuscher
Chocolates and Bay Bloor Radio will lure you to this mini-mall. Thomas Hinds Tobacconists This
smoker’s paradise has a walk-in humidor safeguarding a full range of
Cuban and Latin American cigars, and two smoking lounges in which to
enjoy them. Stellar selection of tobaccos, cigarettes, and accessories. Roots Quality sportswear, casual clothes, and leather goods for every member of the family.
Shopping Downtown
World’s Biggest Bookstore In
a converted bowling alley just off Yonge Street, bibliophiles can
browse through 12 miles (20 km) of bookshelves. Make sure you have
plenty of time on your hands. Tom’s Place Be
prepared to bargain for that Armani jacket – Tom will be disappointed
if you don’t. Men’s and women’s clothing from top designers at discount
prices. The Japanese Paper Place A huge selection of fine Japanese papers, handmade stationery, and beautiful notebooks. LCBO at Summerhill This vast liquor store in a former train station stocks a superb selection of wines, beers, and spirits from around the world. Honest Ed’s Rock-bottom
prices on a huge array of goods, from housewares to clothing, are the
big draw at this garishly lit Toronto landmark. On-site optometrist,
dentist, pharmacy, and TicketKing outlet too. Beware the no-return
policy.
Honest Ed’s
Club Monaco Cool
and sleek characterize the clothes and accessories of this monolithic
retailer, started in Toronto in 1985. The chic flagship location has the
widest selection.
Club Monaco
Umbra This
hard-to-miss concept store for Canada’s pre-eminent design showcases
its casual, contemporary home-design accessories in a pink glass box
building. Courage My Love Inexpensive
vintage clothes; beads, jewelry, and trinkets from Asia, India, and
South America pack this small incense-perfumed space. Comrags Locals
Joyce Gunhouse and Judy Cornish have made an international name for
themselves with their swishy urban-romantic women’s clothing line. M.A.C. Don’t
be scared off by the staff – male and female – decked in all black,
including eyeliner. These skilled makeup artists will demystify the
products in this hip, unisex line created for the fashion industry.
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