I can almost guarantee that you will not walk out of Arts Market empty-handed when visiting one of their three locations in Toronto. Case in point: the vintage purse I bought when I went in recently to take the photo shown. From beautiful jewelry to handmade or vintage home decor pieces, amazing artwork, and candles scented with classic Canadian smells (like the Algonquin campfire), it’s a gift-givers heaven!
Making it even easier to visit, they have three shops all located in neat neighbourhoods that are worth visiting in their own right. I’ve been to their Danforth location multiple times but only realized the last time I was there that they have a downstairs area full of fun vintage finds… It's definitely a dangerous place for someone who loves to shop secondhand like myself!
Their west end location is in The Junction, along Dundas Street West, which is a sweet strip full of great restaurants, bars, and shops. Personally, I love the bar Famous Last Words and the store Pretty Clean Shop, which is full of sustainable goodies!
Riverside is home to their third location, along Queen East, which also has many great spots worth visiting. One of my favourites, especially on a nice day, is the Broadview Hotel’s rooftop restaurant and bar!
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The store offers containers for specialty recycling which would otherwise be tossed in the trash, and they even help with the hosting of recycling events.
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"Allan Gardens Conservatory", strangely advertised as a major Toronto landmark, remains a well-kept secret. Have a picnic in 100s of flowers and old trees!
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Throughout the experience, you’ll visit several different rooms, each with its own focus on threats to our precious planet, such as electronic waste.
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A couple of great finds I’ve gotten from this store are Braiding Sweetgrass, my favourite book of all time and The Intersectional Environmentalist...
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Each visit to The Latest Scoop is a like a little treasure hunt, with regularly updated inventory to keep up with the latest trends.
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Somewhat tucked away in the Annex neighbourhood of Toronto, this sweet shop welcomes you with a selection of locally made baked goods you can take to-go.
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There is so much to see in this stunning space, and they have such a wide selection, you could spend hours inside and still not see it all!
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Their guiding principles are rooted in the slow fashion movement of quality over quantity, meaning sustainably and ethically produced pieces!
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I’ve bought plenty here from a beautiful, sustainably-made beach towel to a gorgeous gold-dipped necklace - both were gifts for myself!
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"Broadview Espresso" in Toronto makes cappuccino just the way I like it -- almost scalding hot! I love sitting at the patio in the wooden seats...
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"Toronto Reference Library" is Canada's largest reference library & a must-stop on any downtown tour, with plenty of exciting cultural secrets to discover.
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