Best Shopping Malls in Oshawa Area

"The Toronto Eaton Centre has a store to suit every taste|© Valentino Visentini / Alamy Stock Photo. A mall wouldn’t normally appear on a Culture Trip list of must-visit attractions, but the Eaton Centre isn’t your average mall. Attracting around 50 million visitors each year, this Toronto institution is the busiest mall in the whole of North America – even busier than Minnesota’s gargantuan Mall of America."

"Those looking for a seriously great shopping experience in Canada should come to Eaton Centre. This is one of Toronto’s greatest tourist attractions for the volume of businesses it offers. Whether you want to pick up some delightful mementos or have a great meal, Eaton Centre is where to go."

"When it comes to architecture shots around Toronto, one of the most photographed interior spaces is Brookfield Place. Located in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District, Brookfield Place is an office complex that houses the Hockey Hall of Fame. This is also where you’ll find the Allen Lambert Galleria, a 6-story atrium with soaring ceilings and curved steel arch beams."

"Brookfield Place may look like just another office tower from the outside, but it’s the interior that will really get photographers snap-happy. The building features the gorgeous Allen Lambert Galleria which was designed by famed Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, where metal frames arch to evoke the feel of an urban, tree-lined canopy."

"21 Doughnut aficionados no longer have to make the pilgrimage to this Hamilton-based bakery for their yeast-risen rings, now that the brand has a booth at Stackt, Toronto’s new shipping container market. The selection changes daily, but their roster of rotating flavours has included lavender-lemon, blood-orange hibiscus, raspberry-habanero and the #Hamont Cream-Filled, Donut Monster’s take on the beloved Boston Cream. There is no wrong choice."

"Founded in 2002 by Bay St. lawyers Shawn Hewson and Ruth Promislow, Bustle Clothing is a leading Canadian sportswear label, known for its cheeky twist on menswear classics. Shop their new unisex collaboration – Playboy X Bustle. The collection includes: heritage classics, collegiate prep, streetwear, vintage-inspired T-shirts and accessories."

"This is one of our all-time favourite spots to hang in the city. Not only is there plenty of room for kids and pets to run around, but you can also enjoy great eats and drinks at their three patios. Depending on your mood you can either grab food from the various vendors on-site or enjoy a sit-down experience."

"Spend a leisurely Saturday strolling through the shops of charming Yorkville village during a visit to thriving Toronto. Browse through the stacked shelves of Valency in search of the best in quality housewares and entertaining accessories. Wander over to get fitted for a high quality, custom-designed suit at Empire Customs before visiting Jean-Paul Fortin for some shiny leather dress shoes to complement your new smart-looking attire."

"Another shopping mall in the area, Yorkville Village is located north of Bloor Street along Avenue Road. It was previously opened in 1976 as Hazelton Lanes, and fell into disrepair in the 1990s. It was redeveloped in 2011 and rebranded as Yorkville Village."

"Perched high on the Manulife Centre in Yorkville, the restaurant offers a fantastic vantage point in the city. You can choose to sit in one of the two patios – the one facing North Toronto or the other overlooking the CN Tower and downtown Toronto. No matter which one you choose, you are guaranteed the best rooftop view in the city. Pair the view with a few small plates like sweet Thai chili chicken drummies and Baja Halibut tacos, life can’t get much better!"

"After indulging in Scaccia’s famous lasagne and other Sicilian classics, stroll over to enjoy a feature film on the silver screen at the Cineplex Varsity Cinemas. Check out Nirvana Home Collection’s chic housewares and furnishings after an invigorating workout at Good Life Fitness. Scour the shelves of the travel and language section of Indigo Books before settling into their cushy couches to enjoy a Starbucks latte."

"Hillcrest Mall has definitely got an upgrade since I lived in Richmond Hill, and I so wish it was this nice when I was back in high school!"

"This gorgeous mall is a shopping staple for many Torontonians and features more designer labels and luxury stores than anywhere else. Only a short drive (or subway ride) away from downtown Toronto, Yorkdale Shopping Centre always has something fun going on. This mall in North York has over 250+ retail stores including Aritzia, AllSaints, Canada Goose, Jimmy Choo, Versace, Chanel, OVO, and even more to check out."

"When Yorkdale opened in a north Toronto suburban area 1964, it was the world's largest mall. Although it no longer holds that title, Yorkdale is no less impressive a paradise for shopaholics. More than 400,000 customers visit each week, but Yorkdale's spacious hallways and 27-foot high ceilings give shoppers the feeling of space even on the busiest days."

"Stop by East York Town Centre to experience the unique collection of discount retailers, electronics stores, and beauty salons. Stop in at Ichiban Living to stock up on serving ware, beauty products, and miscellaneous items at bargain-basement prices. Pick up some glittery fashion accessories at Ardene before heading over to browse through the racks at Royal Fashion."

"This gorgeous mall is a shopping staple for many Torontonians and features more designer labels and luxury stores than anywhere else. Only a short drive (or subway ride) away from downtown Toronto, Yorkdale Shopping Centre always has something fun going on. This mall in North York has over 250+ retail stores including Aritzia, AllSaints, Canada Goose, Jimmy Choo, Versace, Chanel, OVO, and even more to check out."

"When Yorkdale opened in a north Toronto suburban area 1964, it was the world's largest mall. Although it no longer holds that title, Yorkdale is no less impressive a paradise for shopaholics. More than 400,000 customers visit each week, but Yorkdale's spacious hallways and 27-foot high ceilings give shoppers the feeling of space even on the busiest days."

"In the 1960s, this neighbourhood in the heart of downtown was Toronto's hippie haven. But today, it is the city's heart of haute couture. The area nicknamed the Mink Mile boasts one of Canada's greatest collections of high-end shops, including the likes of Luis Vuitton, Prada and Vera Wang."

"A post shared by Dufferin Mall (@dufferin_mall) on Jul 12, 2019 at 9:15am PDT. Scour the racks for some fashion-forward accessories at bargain prices in Winners before browsing Suzy Shier for a pretty, casual ensemble. Stroll over to Aldo and Call It Spring to look through their innovative shoewear and handbags."

"Honeymoon Dessert is a Hong Kong-based dessert chain with locations all over Hong Kong and China. Their Markham location is actually their first location in North America!. If you’re into Hong Kong-style fruit pancakes (stuffed with whipped cream and fresh fruit!) and sago soup, you’ll love the desserts at Honeymoon."

"Whether it’s for a birthday or a “treat yourself” kind of day, Choc/ed offers a wide array of beautifully created strawberries dipped in your favourite chocolates from dark, milk and white-coated goodness. You can pick from the already designed treats or create a special box for yourself and customize it based off of what’s available on the website. For pick-ups or deliveries ($15) within 48 hours, please email the store."

"The Lodge is one of the best bear bars in Toronto – ie if you wanna just hang out but don't fancy being tied up in a swing and/or peed/spat on etc(!) then this is the ideal alternative to the Black Eagle. The Lodge is the upstairs bar to the O'Grady's Restaurant – another gay gem on the Church Street gay scene. Friday is the best night to come here when they have one of the best Bear parties in the city."

"Selam Restaurant offers vegan Ethiopian dishes through Selam Vegan, where all of the vegan dishes are prepared separately from the meat ones. There are tons of veggie main courses, sides, appetizers, and combos. You can also opt for a cup of traditional Ethiopian coffee."

"Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant has been serving delicious vegetarian food in Toronto for more than 25 years. Their mission is to deliver a special and welcoming vegetarian dining experience that goes beyond conventional vegetarian fare. They deliver a new take on traditional vegetarian cuisine at Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant, with a diverse vegetarian menu to choose from."

"Saigon Lotus is a Vietnamese vegan restaurant in Toronto that I would love to try sometime. Some popular choices are the vegan pho, Pad Thai, banh mi, and vegan ramen. They’ve even got plant-based milks for vegan bubble tea, lattes and whipped coffee, and other specialty drinks."

"Simon’s Wok is a vegetarian Chinese restaurant that’s vegan-friendly, just as long as you omit egg from some of the dishes. They’ve got lots of great mock meats and you’ll receive complimentary hot Jasmine tea. I’ve read some reviews that Simon’s Wok is cash-only, so be prepared for that just in case."