Must-see shopping in Canada

  • Flower garden, Historic Properties, Halifax waterfront, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Historic Properties

    Halifax

    The Historic Properties are a group of restored warehouse buildings on Upper Water St, built between 1800 and 1905, that have been converted into…

  • Exterior of Vancouver's landmark Canada Place  building

    Nineteen Ten

    Vancouver

    There's a highly tempting array of must-haves at this whimsical, wood-floored homewares boutique, from natural-fibre throws and sumptuous bath products to…

  • Argo Cafe exterior

    Giving Gifts & Company

    Vancouver

    Despite the twee name, this is a five-room cooperative representing local craft vendors and artisan businesses under one roof. From sock puppets to rustic…

  • Koko Monk

    Vancouver

    Expect to be greeted as soon as you step inside this white-walled little chocolate-shop-and-cafe combo, specializing in raw chocolate with sophisticated,…

  • Les Cours Mont-Royal

    Montréal

    This elegant shopping mall is a reincarnation of the Mount Royal Hotel (1922), at the time the largest hotel in the British Empire. The 1000-room hotel…

  • La Fromagère

    Québec City

    This wonderful little shop just inside the main entrance of the Marché du Vieux-Port sells an awe-inspiring selection of Québécois cheeses. For a notion…

  • Roger's Chocolates

    Vancouver

    This historic West Coast chocolate-making company is based in Victoria, but this is its flagship Vancouver store. Try not to lick the dark-wood shelves as…

  • Birks

    Vancouver

    A Vancouver institution since 1879 – hence the landmark freestanding clock outside – Birks crafts exquisite heirloom jewelry and its signature line of…

  • Kettő

    Québec City

    Illustrator Julie St-Onge-Drouin started up Kettő with her partner Catherine Fafard after her illustrative designs kept finding their way onto ceramic…

  • Benjo

    Québec City

    This toy shop gives a glimpse into what the world would be like if kids ran the show. Even the front doors are pint-sized (the grown-ups door is in the…

  • Tilley Vancouver

    Vancouver

    Stockists of the legendary Canada-made Tilley Endurables travel hat range, this family owned store has added other labels to its lineup of hard-wearing…

  • Lululemon Athletica

    Vancouver

    Flagship downtown store of the Vancouver-based chain that made ass-hugging yoga wear a mainstream fashion, this is the shop for that archetypal West Coast…

  • Frank & Oak

    Montréal

    Although the selection isn't huge, this dapper menswear shop is worth a visit for classic, well-made trousers, button-downs, sweaters, leather belts and…

  • Pacific Centre

    Vancouver

    If rain curtails your shopping activities, duck inside downtown Vancouver's main mall. You'll find all the usual chain and department store suspects, plus…

  • Travel Bug

    Vancouver

    Stocking guidebooks and travel literature as well as bags and backpacks, this is one of Vancouver's oldest travel-themed stores. There are also several…

  • Hudson's Bay Co.

    Montréal

    La Baie, as it’s called in French, found fame three centuries ago for its striped wool blankets used to measure fur skins. The unique blankets are still…

  • Avonlea Village

    Prince Edward Island

    What was once a literary theme park has wound down into a glorified shopping mall. You might see a cow being milked, or ride on a wagon before emptying…

  • Henri Henri

    Montréal

    Going strong since 1932, this classy millinery sells an impressive assortment of hats, including top global brands such as Stetson, Akubra and Kangol, as…

  • Vaughan Mills

    Toronto

    Vaughan Mills is a gigantic outlet mall about 30km north of Toronto, right by Canada's Wonderland. Shop a range of retail and outlet stores, and stop by…

  • UFO Data Centre & Tourist Information

    Alberta

    Next to the flying saucer landing pad, this information center has a space-themed gift shop and a book you can flip through to learn more about 137…

  • Les Touilleurs

    Montréal

    Beautifully designed Les Touilleurs celebrates Mile End’s love affair with good food, presenting gorgeous high-end cookware and cookbooks by local and…

  • Gaspésie Sauvage

    Gaspé Peninsula

    Owners Catherine and Gérard's love of local wild mushrooms is clear from their shop south of the city, which sells locally sourced mushrooms and products…

  • Kalena's Shoes

    Vancouver

    True to Commercial Dr's Italian heritage, family-run Kalena's imports handsome top-quality leather shoes and boots from the old country. Well-crafted men…

  • VdeV

    Montréal

    VdeV is packed with striking designs that evoke both a modern and vintage aesthetic, making it a fun place to browse for gift ideas. Among the finds:…

  • Little Miss Vintage

    Vancouver

    A jam-packed browser's paradise of mostly women's retro clothes and accessories, this is the perfect store to reinvent your look. Thinking of combining a…

  • F as in Frank

    Vancouver

    Stocking a kaleidoscopic and wildly eclectic array of original retro clothing from 1970s concert T-shirts to 1990s grunge-wear, there's also a particular…

  • Place Montréal Trust

    Montréal

    One of downtown’s most successful malls, with enough rays from the skylights to keep shoppers on their day clock. Major retailers here include La Senza…

  • Holt Renfrew

    Montréal

    This Montréal institution is a godsend for label-conscious, cashed-up professionals and upscale shoppers. From fragrances to cosmetics, jewelry and men’s…

  • Marquis Wine Cellars

    Vancouver

    Small and friendly, this boutique wine shop has a down-to-earth approach to its products, which makes it a great place to hit if you can't tell the…

  • Les Antiquités Grand Central

    Montréal

    The most elegant store on Rue Notre-Dame’s Antique Alley is a pleasure to visit for its English and continental furniture, lighting and decorative objects…

  • Hilary's Cheese

    Vancouver Island

    Handily located next to a bakery, this long-established cheesemaker purveys a rich selection of local and international cheeses that'll add nuance to your…

  • Roots

    Montréal

    One of Canada's best known homegrown brands, Roots started off as a humble shoemaker in the '70s. Now its range includes Roots for kids, Roots athletics,…

  • Downtown Farmers Market

    Vancouver

    This farmers market has popped up outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in recent years and it's popular with office workers on their way home. The usual…

  • Espace Pepin

    Old Montréal

    Boasting a vintage-chic aesthetic, Espace Pepin is a fun place to browse for gift ideas. You'll find items such as wood-branch pepper and spice mills,…

  • Michael Dean Jewellery

    Vancouver

    Pearls and Canadian diamonds feature prominently in the rings created by local artisan Michael Dean, who works on his shiny trinkets at this cozy little…

  • Le 63

    Montréal

    The vibe is motorcycle chic, with stylish helmets, goggles, sew-on patches, leather gloves and other eye-catching gear for sale. The real reason to come…

  • Camellia Sinensis

    Québec City

    This modern and very elegant Japanese-inspired shop, which takes its name from the botanical name for 'tea,' stocks some 200 varieties of said commodity;…

  • Coffre aux Trésors du Chainon

    Montréal

    This small secondhand store has two floors packed with clothing, shoes, housewares, books and records. You might come across some great finds, though you…

  • Scandale

    Montréal

    Style maven Marie-Josée Gagnon has been running this beautifully designed boutique since 1977, importing Parisian dresses as well as the creations of the…

  • Rooney

    Old Montréal

    Rooney is an inviting shop with lots of stylish streetwear and accessories, with plenty of ideas to help gents score a new look. You'll find Rag & Bone…

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