Queen Street West, Toronto Shopping Guide

A map some of the coolest independent shops in Queen Street West, Toronto.

Brava Vintage Clothing

Reader Suggested: It's a quaint little shop just down on Queen Street West that sells everything from smoking jackets like Mr. Hefners to leather jackets to mink wraps (at times). All and all a must on your...

Criminal Records

Reader Suggested: Criminal Records is probably the most unique music store in Canada. Not only do we stock thousands of new CDs & LPs at exceptionally low prices, we specialize in band merch. and swag. We are...

Goodfoot

In typical retail you want a location with good traffic, a community of like minded stores and a bright, identifiable storefront. In the eerie world of exclusive sneakers, for god sakes make sure...

Nomad

If you thought streetwear was all sneakers, shirts and jeans, your information is out of date. Streetwear has long gone upscale and Nomad (the less sporty neighbor to Goodfoot) is proof positive...

Pages Books

Pages Books opened for business before Queen Street West was the epicenter of hip it is today. Now surrounded by indie clothing stores and modern furniture shops, the outpost is an anchor of the...

Preloved

What many vintage shops sell as finished products Preloved sees as raw materials. The shop produces no less than three lines, each using vintage in different ways. One takes vintage T-shirts,...

Swipe

Ask your local bookstore where the "retail design" or "typography" sections are and watch them return a blank stare. Ask the people at Swipe and they'll likely follow-up...

Wildhagen

Reader Suggested: Because it is the most beautiful hat store I have ever seen. Because they have the most beautiful hats I have ever seen.

Brava Vintage Clothing

Reader Suggested: It's a quaint little shop just down on Queen Street West that sells everything from smoking jackets like Mr. Hefners to leather jackets to mink wraps (at times). All and all a must on your vintage store list.

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Address:
553 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M5V 2B6

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Phone: 1-416-504-8742
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:30-7:30 Sun: 1-6

Tags: costumes, vintage clothing

Criminal Records

Reader Suggested: Criminal Records is probably the most unique music store in Canada. Not only do we stock thousands of new CDs & LPs at exceptionally low prices, we specialize in band merch. and swag. We are exclusive on the merch. side with tons of record labels such as Sub Pop, Arts & Crafts, Asthmatic...

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Address:
493 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M5V 2B4

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Phone: 1-416-364-5380

Tags: music, t-shirts

Goodfoot

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In typical retail you want a location with good traffic, a community of like minded stores and a bright, identifiable storefront. In the eerie world of exclusive sneakers, for god sakes make sure your block has no foot traffic, avoid other shops like the plague and don’t even think about a giant sign. In Goodfoot, the plan is executed perfectly, you already feel like you're on a little...

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Address:
431 Richmond Street West
Toronto ON M5V 1X9

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Phone: 1-416-364-0734
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

Tags: sneakers

Nomad

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If you thought streetwear was all sneakers, shirts and jeans, your information is out of date. Streetwear has long gone upscale and Nomad (the less sporty neighbor to Goodfoot) is proof positive of just how far it has come. The severe space with concrete floors, high ceilings and clothing and shoes lined up on the periphery reminds us of those gallery-like high-fashion shops, and the product...

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Address:
431 Richmond Street West
Toronto ON M5V 1X9

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Phone: 1-416-682-1107
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

Tags: men's clothing, men's shoes, streetwear

Pages Books

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Pages Books opened for business before Queen Street West was the epicenter of hip it is today. Now surrounded by indie clothing stores and modern furniture shops, the outpost is an anchor of the community. The general bookstore focuses on books on art, film and photography and supports independent writers and publishers.

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Address:
256 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M5V 1Z8

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Phone: 1-416-598-1447
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:30-10 Sat: 10-10 Sun: 11-8

Tags: books

Preloved

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What many vintage shops sell as finished products Preloved sees as raw materials. The shop produces no less than three lines, each using vintage in different ways. One takes vintage T-shirts, dresses, sweaters and pants and combines them with new fabrics to create fun, modern pieces. Another makes clothes using vintage fabrics. Still another is made from new fabrics and inspired by vintage...

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Address:
613 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M5V 2B7

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Phone: 1-416-504-8704

Tags: reworked vintage, women's clothing

Swipe

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Ask your local bookstore where the "retail design" or "typography" sections are and watch them return a blank stare. Ask the people at Swipe and they'll likely follow-up with "Are you interested in historical typography or new work?" Such are the wonders of specialization. Swipe carries an extensive selection of books centered around the advertising and...

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Address:
477 Richmond Street West Suite 103
Toronto ON M5V 3E7

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Phone: 1-416-363-6130 or 1-800-567-9473
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-7 Sat: 12-6 Sun: Closed

Tags: advertising, books, design

Wildhagen

Reader Suggested: Because it is the most beautiful hat store I have ever seen. Because they have the most beautiful hats I have ever seen.

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Address:
575 Queen Street West, Second Floor
Toronto ON M5V 2B6

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Phone: 1-416-830-8589
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Wed: 12-6 Thu-Fri: 12-7 Sat: 12-6 Sun: 12-5

Tags: hats
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