The Annex, Toronto Shopping Guide

A map some of the coolest independent shops in The Annex, Toronto.

Ballenford Books on Architecture

Writing about music may be like dancing about architecture, but writing about architecture seems as natural as dancing to the music. At least if the sheer number of architecture titles as...

David Mirvish Books

There's a subtle art to picking the perfect coffee table book--it must be substantive, but easy to digest, intriguing, yet relatable. David Mirvish Books has about a thousand iterations of...

Secrets From Your Sister

The secret of Secrets From Your Sister may be that there is not one secret brand or style that's going to work well for all women. Bras for nursing and sports, silhouettes for everyday...

The Beguiling

Super-who? Spider-what? If superhero comic book shops provide an elementary education of the comic book world, consider The Beguiling as the doctoral program. In a crowded, somewhat chaotic space...

Trove

Reader Suggested: Awesome selection of jewelry, shoes and accessories in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood. Really unique.

Ballenford Books on Architecture

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Writing about music may be like dancing about architecture, but writing about architecture seems as natural as dancing to the music. At least if the sheer number of architecture titles as Ballenford Books on Architecture is any indication. What is an underappreciated section on a dusty corner of your typical general interest bookstore has been expanded to a massive selection of books on...

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Address:
600 Markham Street
Toronto ON M6G 2L8

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Phone: 1-416-588-0800 or 1-888-588-0806
Hours: Mon: 12-5 Tue-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Tags: architecture, books, design

David Mirvish Books

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There's a subtle art to picking the perfect coffee table book--it must be substantive, but easy to digest, intriguing, yet relatable. David Mirvish Books has about a thousand iterations of the perfect coffee table book. For those in the art world it's an indispensable resource. For the rest of us it's a fascinating place to browse photography-heavy volumes for hope of finding...

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Address:
596 Markham Street
Toronto ON M6G 2L8

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Phone: 1-416-531-9975
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6 Thu-Fri: 10-7 Sat-Sun: 11-6

Tags: architecture, art, books, design, photography

Secrets From Your Sister

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The secret of Secrets From Your Sister may be that there is not one secret brand or style that's going to work well for all women. Bras for nursing and sports, silhouettes for everyday comfort and once-in-a-while raunchiness, from the most high-end European detail-minded brands, to staple brands are among the eclectic collection.

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Address:
476 Bloor Street West
Toronto ON M5S 1X8

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Phone: 1-416-538-1234
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-7 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-6

Tags: lingerie

The Beguiling

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Super-who? Spider-what? If superhero comic book shops provide an elementary education of the comic book world, consider The Beguiling as the doctoral program. In a crowded, somewhat chaotic space is a worldly intersection of the coolest comic books, graphic novels, zines and alternative art books you're going to see in one shop. Head upstairs for golden and silver age comics and a giant...

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Address:
601 Markham Street
Toronto ON M6G 2L7

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Phone: 1-416-533-9168
Hours: Mon-Thu: 11-7 Fri: 11-9 Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

Tags: anime, art, comic books

Trove

Reader Suggested: Awesome selection of jewelry, shoes and accessories in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood. Really unique.

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Address:
793 Bathurst Avenue
Toronto ON M5S 1Z5

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Phone: 1-416-516-1258
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-8 Thu-Fri: 11-9 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Tags: women's accessories, women's clothing
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