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Toronto in 5 shops: vintage treasures, feelgood gifts and hearty Canadian eats
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In our 5 Shops series, we'll point you in the direction of our favorite independent shops across some of the world's best cities. From food markets to bookshops, vintage and homegrown design, we've found a diverse and exciting mix of local retailers where you can pick up one-of-a-kind pieces.
As Canada’s largest city and business hub, Toronto has seen much of its retail space get taken over by large multinational retailers in recent decades.
As a born-and-raised Torontonian, I’ve witnessed firsthand the authentic connection to place and sense of community that is lost when a cherished shop closes its doors for good. Thankfully, some of Toronto’s most beloved independent retailers have survived, largely due to a devout clientele that remains committed to supporting Canadian makers.
For visitors to Toronto, the below five shops provide a window into the local culture – both the history of the city and the people who continue to mold its identity today.
While most visitors to Toronto head to trendy West End boutiques for shopping, Torontonians know some of the city’s best-kept secrets lie in the east. In the quaint neighborhood of the Beaches lies Collected Joy, an independent shop that’s been a local go-to for Canadian-made goods and up-and-coming Toronto makers for nearly a decade.
Equally as warm as the welcome you’ll likely receive from the owner Sharon upon entry are the wool throws and cozy socks throughout the shop. Shelves are lined with Canadian-made, all-natural candles and tranquil pottery pieces by local ceramicists. An apothecary section displays locally made bath, makeup and skin-care products that are as nourishing to the body as they are for the planet. The “at-home bar” department, meanwhile, is an emporium for foodies, with cocktail syrups, jams and beloved local brands like Sloane Tea and Soul Chocolate.
I’d recommend a visit to the Beaches for any visitor to Toronto – but if the east end is too far afield, head to Collected Joy’s second midtown location, in Mount Pleasant Village.
Skyrocketing rents have made it nearly impossible for artistic entrepreneurs to operate their own storefronts. Happily, since opening in 2011, Arts Market has become a vital year-round market that provides permanent spaces for artists and designers to sell their wares. Across three locations – two in the east end and one in the west – Arts Market houses thousands of handmade goods from over 150 local creatives. From pottery to photography to carpets, vintage antique finds to kitschy modern jewelry…the impressive variety of products keeps locals (and visitors) coming back again and again.
From Kensington Market to Trinity Bellwoods to Leslieville, Toronto is teeming with indie vintage and secondhand shops to
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