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Shopping in Toronto

Helping with your urge to splurge...

Busting at the seams with creativity and originality, Toronto is the place where its multicultural atmosphere and influences make these residents some of the most fashionable on the planet!

15 % off at The Bay

The Bay is Canada’s first department store- and has grown into a fabulous shopping destination. The Eaton Centre location has a huge collection of high end designers, ready to wear and street smart clothes and accessories.

The Bay does show its love to their international shopping visitors- and will give you an additional 15% off your shopping when you show your passport! Now that is some serious savings!

Toronto Eaton Centre - With over 230 shops and restaurants, Toronto Eaton Centre is a must see for any shopping fanatic. It’s stunning architecture and location make it the perfect place to start your Toronto Shopping experience, with Canadian favourites like Roots, Jacob, Aritzia and Lululemon, as well as international shops like Hollister and Coach. Feeling a bit hungry? Just hop down to the food court or visit one of many restaurants in the Centre. Don’t forget, The Bay is located across the road so you can stock up on your official 2012 Olympic gear and take advantage of the 15% off!!

Holt Renfrew - Holt’s (as it is more commonly known) is our luxury, high end, department store. But an afternoon (at least!) strolling through designers from the world’s top fashion houses, and discovering unique pieces you never thought you would need, is much more than just shopping.

Holt’s has a fabulous restaurant, Holt’s Cafe, where everyone who is anyone lunches. Personal shoppers and even a concierge service round out your experience and make all of your shopping dreams come true. Worried about crowds like you find in the UK?? Think again, as shopping in Ontario will be one of the most peaceful excursions you will have!

Vaughan Mills - Looking to stretch those pounds as far as they will go?? Then head out to Vaughan Mills Outlet Mall, the paradise for fashionistas and recessionistas alike. The thrill of finding current season items at last season’s price? Fabulous!! Some of the top shops here are: Holt Renfrew Last Call (where this writer scored a fabulous DVF dress for under £50!!) , BCBG, Aritzia, Michael Kors, Betsey Johnson, Guess and more. Check out full store listings here!

Food Festivals

Calling all Foodies!!
Winterlicious and Summerlicious are two events that need to be noted. Fancy dining at some of the top restaurants in town? What about sampling some mouth watering cuisine inspired by some of Canada’s favourite flavours? If this sounds like something you like, then you gotta check out our food festivals and see what is in store for you!

Dining

Toronto has over 7,000 restaurants and bars - how will you ever choose!? The best way is to just start at A and end up at Z- eat your way through our fabulous city. Don’t have the time? (Or the waist line?), check out our favourites below, and check out where some of your favourite celebs and personalities eat when they are out and about in Toronto.