1. Eaton Centre

Named for Timothy Eaton, founder of Canada’s premier (now defunct) department store, Toronto’s main downtown mall, Eaton Centre, has it all. Four floors of high-end shops include splashy Canadian-born international brands such as Lululemon, Roots and Canada Goose, mixed with local labels, such as Ovo, Drake’s fashion house, and upscale womenswear retailer Aritzia. Across a skybridge sits Hudson’s Bay Company, the mid-range department store and Canadian institution that traces its heritage back to the 17th century fur trade.

2. Yorkville-Bloor

The Yorkville-Bloor district is Canada’s answer to New York’s Fifth Avenue. On the bustling Bloor Street, you’ll find all the luxury brands, as well as Holt Renfrew, a retail landmark of this upscale neighbourhood. Comparable to Lane Crawford or Nordstrom, this premium department store also stocks a sprinkling of local labels, like winterwear brand Moose Knuckles.

Lovers of all things sparkly can head to the jewellery retailer and designer Birks, whose 9,000sq ft flagship store is located at the prestigious Bay and Bloor intersection. Over at the hip and trendy Yorkville Village, you’ll discover a range of boutique shops, including Over the Rainbow, a family-owned boutique specialising in denim.