Shopping Day

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Not only does this street designate Toronto's east-west split, it is also the city's longest artery. In face, Yonge is known as the world's longest street, stretching from Lake Ontario to the town of Rainy River, more than 1900 km away. Used as a trail by the Hurons, the road came to be an official passage in the 1790s. Today it is a beehive of activity, with businesses lining both sides; especially in the section between Front and Lawrence. One of Toronto's three subway lines operates along this thoroughfare.

Our Local Expert Says:

Pace yourself! This place is huge. Check out the flagship Roots store.

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The Eaton Centre used to be home to Canada's largest department store Eatons. While the Eatons corporation went out of business in 1999, the Centre has retained the name and reputation as the go-to commercial hub in Toronto's downtown. This massive mall is framed by Yonge, Dundas, Bay and Queen streets, and is home to over 200 stores.
The Roots flagship store is great stop for tourists wanting to check out some iconically Canadian clothing; among the copious other options, shoppers will find enough apparel, footware, music, book, technology and food options to fill their hours and drain their wallets with ease.

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Located in the Yorkville district, this restaurant specializes in teppanyaki (Japanese entrees prepared at your table), providing the patron with both classic food and entertainment. Slices of Sirloin, parcels of pork and tidbits of Teriyaki are all created before your eyes in a culinary floor show. Best choices are the deluxe teppanyaki combination: sirloin, shrimp and chicken, or Rib-Eye Teriyaki and Lobster Tail. The restaurant's sister establishment, Fune, features a floating sushi bar.

Our Local Expert Says:

The street is prime for people watching and shopping. Grab a coffee or a beer in the summer and sit outside on one of the many patios to watch as some of Toronto's most eclectic residents cruise by.

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Queen West, and particularly the strip between University and Spadina avenues, is well-known as Toronto's hub for trendy fashions and young hipster crowds. Out of town youth eagerly flock to this part of Queen to hang out near the Much Music headquarters and to shop and eat their way through the big name designer shops and cafes that line the street.

West Queen West, which lies west of Bathurst Street, draws a more alternative, artistic crowd and, while increasingly gentrified, it remains relatively untouched by large bands of visitors. Uber-trendy designer, vintage and decor shops as well as galleries and really good independent cafes dominate the streetscape here. This is a great part of the city to grab leisurely brunch before spending the afternoon roaming the neighbourhood's bookstores, boutiques and taking a stroll through Trinity Bellwoods Park.

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Founded in 1833, this establishment in the trendy Queen Street West area is best known today for its ground-floor tavern and gigantic 180-seat summertime patio. You'll find leather-clad bikers sipping beer next to tourists and the local business crowd taking a lunchtime break. The food, though simple, American-pub style with lots of burgers, chicken wings and steaks, is well-done with large portions and won't empty your wallet.