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Ontario Shopping
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Shopping in Ontario, Canada.
Shopping in Ontario: Bargain Bonanzas to Designer Chic
Ontario has a key historical position in the establishment of Canada’s retail industry. In the 17th century, British entrepreneurs began setting up trading posts along the Hudson Bay. Algonquin First Nations traded furs with European explorers and as time went on, Canadian exports grew to include other specialties. Today, Canada exports and imports goods from around the world and humble trading posts have given way to stores of varying sizes throughout the province, concentrated in the major cities. Now Canadian shoppers and visitors can buy just about anything from home-grown delicacies to one-of-a-kind designer boutique items.
BIG-CITY SHOPPING IN TORONTO
The Toronto Eaton Centre is an enjoyable day out, especially during Toronto's cold winter days. Enjoy the unique architecture and art; vaulted atriums, glass ceilings and whimsical wildlife sculptures welcome shoppers to the multi-level shopping centre. There are over 300 stores, including the iconic Hudson’s Bay Company, the oldest commercial corporation in the world.
For a lavish designer experience, visit the Mile of Mink, a section of Bloor Street West from Yonge Street to Avenue Road that hosts posh boutiques. Here one can find high-end European designers, including Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Prada, as well as boutiques featuring the work of talented local designers.
Another advantage of large metropolises is ethnic shopping districts. Toronto has Little India, a chaotic bazaar featuring colourful saris, glittering jewellery and fragrant spices, Chinatown, where one will find everything from delicate silk fabrics to cheap, tasty dumplings, and Little Italy, home to authentic Italian specialties like pastas, breads, meats and cannoli.
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