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 Brookfield Place |
181 Bay Street (Corner of Bay and Front) Toronto, ON M5J 2T3 Canada +1 416 777 6480 http://www.brookfield-place.com |
Located at Bay and Wellington, this building comprises a complete city block. Above ground it consists of two gigantic office buildings: the 51-storey Canada Trust Tower and its little brother, the 47-storey Bay-Wellington Tower, connected by the Galleria. At the Yonge and Front corner stands a shrine to hockey past and present, the Hockey Hall of Fame. The back exit from the Hall leads into the concourse level, which houses a full array of shops, a large food court and the PATH linking to the Wellington Tower. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Hidden Shopping Haven |
Bayview Avenue (between Davisville Ave and Eglinton Ave) Toronto, ON Canada |
Aging buildings are getting a face lift with the inclusion of trendy stores! Bayview is tucked away from the rest of Toronto since it's harder to reach because the TTC doesn't run there. Because of this, locals rarely leave the Bayview area and prefer to shop here. So up springs a street filled with enviably cool clothing, chic housewares and unconventional finds. Make sure to head down to South Bayview and check out the Brickworks. Bayview is too good to miss! - Marie Ann Nicola Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Original |
Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street (From Queen to College and east and west of Spadina) Toronto, ON M5T 2E9 Canada +1 416 203 2600 (Tourist Information Centre) http://www.torontotourism.com |
Although there are several Chinese districts in the Greater Toronto area, including the Don Valley Chinatown East, purists still refer to this one as the Chinatown. On wide streets lined with bright lights, shops sell everything from medicinal herbs to take-out kung po gai ding. While some of the small shops hold form to more traditional ways, the Dragon City Shopping Mall at Dundas and Spadina is the ultimate East meets West shopping experience. The district is also restaurant rich, and although some of them may look daunting to the uninitiated, the food is invariably excellent. Payment method varies by store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chinatown Shopping at its Best |
280 Spadina Avenue at Wilson Square Toronto, ON M5T 3A5 Canada +1 416 595 0539 http://dragoncity.sites.toront... |
Experience China in the heart of Toronto. With over 30 stores located in the city's original downtown Chinatown district. You will find everything from fine designer fashions to Chinese herbal health products. Walk into the Ko Ko boutique for the latest in men's and women's fashions from the Far East. End your day, dining in style at the Sky Dragon Restaurant, featuring a breath-taking view of the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The shopper's paradise |
220 Yonge St Toronto, ON M5B 2H1 Canada +1 416 598 8700 http://www.torontoeatoncentre.... |
The Eaton's department store may be no longer, but even if you have no desire to shop, make sure to at least look around this six million square foot glass-roofed arcade. Located between Dundas and Queen on Yonge Street, it is as exquisite as it is vast. With five levels, over 320 stores and restaurants, you will need more than a day to make your way through this shopping wonderland. The centre is conveniently sandwiched between two subway stations and is steps away from many of Toronto's hottest attractions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Financial district shopping |
1 First Canadian Place (Corner of King Street and Bay Street) Toronto, ON M5X 1B5 Canada +1 416 862 8138 http://www.firstcanadianplace.... |
Toronto's tallest office building, at 72 stories, also features the largest of the many shopping areas in Toronto's complex underground system. Shops include Gap, Henry Birks and other outlets offering the latest in men's and women's fashions. Business people flock to the food court on the top level during lunch hour, while restaurants like the Tasting Rooms attract the expense account crowd. The works of Canadian and international artists are on display at the First Canadian Place Network Gallery and you can catch lunchtime concerts at the Waterfall Stage. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Honest Bargains |
581 Bloor Street W (at Bathurst) Toronto, ON M6G 1K3 Canada +1 416 537 1574 http://honesteds.sites.toronto... |
Located in what has come to be known as Mirvish Village, this Toronto landmark is loved as much for its bargain prices as for its colourful owner, "Honest" Ed Mirvish. The store, which opened in 1948, is postered with folksy sayings, like: "Welcome, don't faint at our low prices, there's no place to lie down," and "The nicest people in the world pass through our doors: our customers." Honest Ed's offers a wide selection of products, including household items and clothing. Go at night for the spectacularly garish storefront lighting display. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Like travelling the world |
67 Kensington Ave (at Dundas Street West) Toronto, ON M5T 2K2 Canada +1 416 392 0880 http://www.kensingtonmarket.com/ |
Known in the 1930s as the Jewish Market, Kensington today is an awesome display of the city's multi-ethnicity. Here you will find shops packed with products from Europe, Middle East, South America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia and you will hear dozens of languages spoken. A visit to this market is like taking a trip around the world! With more than 100 shops in all selling everything from second-hand clothing to fresh produce, from exotic pastries to art objects and furniture, you won't go away empty-handed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Designer Housewares in Industrial Mecca |
1 King Street East Toronto, ON M5C Canada |
The formerly industrial slums of Toronto have recently transformed into expensive lofts, quaint cafes and great home shopping. Toronto is at a critical mass when it comes to internationally acclaimed designers and King Street East is where you can find their work. The neighborhood name is "Old Town of York" and it's located roughly from Church & King East to around Parliament and King. Along this stretch is chef supply stores where you can find the best in kitchenwares at wholesale prices, including top Canadian cookware (Paderno Pots & Grohman Knives), furniture stores like UpCountry and various stores carrying housewares, antiques and collectibles. - Marie Nicola Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shopping and business hub |
55 Bloor St West (at Bay Street) Toronto, ON M4W 1A5 Canada +1 416 962 3355 http://retail.manulifecentre.com |
This "modern-living centre" offers an arcade of shops and restaurants open to all and an apartment complex above for people to live in the downtown area at the corner of Bloor and Bay. With bookstores, wine shops and a variety of stores geared for urban living, the shopping concourse has something for everyone. Also worth enjoying is the Panorama lounge and restaurant, on the 51st floor with a view of the city that is second to none. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than Just Hello Kitty |
4300 Steeles Ave East Toronto, Ontario L3R 0Y5 Canada +1 905 470 8785 http://www.pacificmalltoronto.... |
Open year-round (including statutory holidays), Pacific Mall is North America's largest indoor Asian shopping centre, boasting more than 400 stores of merchandising goods. From automotive gears to video game consoles, Pacific Mall offers spacious walkways, ample parking (both outside and underground) and additional shopping complexes around the mall. But Pacific Mall offers more than a shopping experience. Situated on the second floor is Pacific Heritage Town, a proud homage to Asian culture. Adorned with original Asian artworks and a stage for live performances and special events, Pacific Mall and Pacific Heritage Town are also places to share and embrace the traditions of the thriving Asian community. - Melissa Nguyen Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waterfront shopping at its finest |
207 Queen's Quay West (near Harbour Square) Toronto, ON M5J 1A7 Canada +1 416 203 3269 http://queensquay.sites.toront... |
This Harbourfront centre offers more than 100 specialty stores, boutiques, restaurants and galleries under one roof. The stores have everything from gifts and equipment for the home to furnishings and fashion designs by both Canadian and international designers. The renovated 1926 warehouse also features offices and the Premiere Dance Theatre. The centre is the starting off point for Toronto's First Night New Year's Eve celebrations. If you are looking for a relaxing treat, you might want to visit the fabulous spa with a great view of Lake Ontario. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Might never go outside again |
20 Eglinton Ave W Toronto, ON M4R 1K8 Canada +1 416 489 2300 http://www.yongeeglintoncentre... |
It would be possible to enter this complex at Yonge and Eglinton and never leave. Everything a person needs—from housing, food and clothing stores to employment, entertainment and medical care—is under one roof. Some of the highlights of the centre include a full-size supermarket, SilverCity Movie Theatres, Indigo Books Music & Cafe, HMV, Eclipse Fitness Club and over a dozen places to grab a quick bite or enjoy a relaxing dinner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Still one of the largest |
Friedrichsgracht (at Highway 401) Toronto, ON 10178 Canada +1 416 789 3261 http://www.yorkdale.com/ |
Although it opened more than 35 years ago, at 1.6 million square feet, this is still the third largest shopping center in Canada. Within this mall can be found more than 250 of Toronto's most fashionable stores. Its year round customer service programs include gift wrapping, free strollers and wheelchairs, faxing service, valet parking and car cleaning, external security patrols and a lost and found service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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