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A cheese lover’s paradise, in South Market, selling every kind of cheese imaginable, from French cantal to the most pungent of blues. Good raw-milk cheese selection.

Hunting for vintage Canadian furniture, toys, silver, and china in the towns of Ontario is great sport. For a large choice of shops, head to Jordan, St. Jacobs, Erin, Neustadt, and Elora.

Audiophiles lust after the high-end components sold here. Owner and sound-guru Rob will also give you a square deal on the used equipment.

The work of Ontario’s vibrant arts and crafts community, such as pottery, hand-blown glass, and jewelry, can be found thoughout the province at fairs, markets, boutiques, and galleries.

Bloor Street between Church Street and Avenue Road is lined with international designer boutiques: Gucci, Tiffany’s, Hermès, Chanel, and Max Mara, as well as excellent homegrown stores. Drop by fine jewelers Birks; William Ashley China, a top-notch china and glass store; Holt Renfrew, a small department store specializing in high-end clothing; Harry Rosen, a superb men’s clothing store with impeccable service; and the Roots flagship store, offering quality leather and sportswear (see Holt Renfre, Harry Rosen, David's, ManuLife Centre, Roots).

Lively street action is part of the charm of market Saturdays, as buskers entertain and craftspeople ply their wares outside both the north and south buildings.

Like its parent company Club Monaco, Caban exudes style. Color-coordinated items for the home – bath, bed, kitchen, and more – lure with their clean, modern lines.

Lovers of organic foods and natural body care shop happily here at this 17-store complex dedicated to eco-friendly products. Recharge with a sampling of the delicious prepared foods on offer here.