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Best places to shop in Toronto

4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Toronto — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Last updated 2026-08-08

1. St. Lawrence Market

St. Lawrence Market
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The 1803 market in a restored hall — Ontario produce, cheese, charcuterie, the peameal bacon sandwich, and a Saturday farmers' market in the north building.

2. Kensington Market

Kensington Market
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The bohemian neighbourhood of Victorian houses turned shops — vintage, spices, cheese, produce and record stores, car-free on Pedestrian Sundays.

3. Yorkville and Bloor Street West

Yorkville and Bloor Street West
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Toronto's luxury quarter — the Mink Mile of international houses on Bloor, with Yorkville's galleries and boutiques behind.

4. Queen Street West and the Distillery District

Queen Street West and the Distillery District
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The independent shopping strip of Queen West, and the pedestrianised Victorian Distillery District with its galleries, studios and Christmas market.

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