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It’s time to talk shop. Whether you have a dozen trendy gal pals, hipster cousins, or tradition-loving in-laws, these city-specific guides to the Best Holiday Shopping will solve all your gift-giving dilemmas.
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Best Holiday Shopping

Toronto
Hot & Cool

Yorkville’s Holt Renfrew (holtrenfrew.com) provides fashionistas with must-have items from the pages of Vogue and Elle, while two blocks away, LuluLemon (lululemon.com) is the perfect spot to purchase über-cool workout clothes. Next, head to the Distillery District to find Euro-casual clothing at Lileo (lileo.ca), or an unusual piece of contemporary art at the Thompson Landry Gallery (thompsonlandry.com). For the sweet tooth on your shopping list—or for yourself—spring for the chocolate gift sets at Soma Chocolatemaker (somachocolate.com).
Hip

Start off on Queen Street East at the quirky Up to You boutique (uptoyoutoronto.com), great for humorous gifts for the home and office. Then wander down the block to Nathalie Roze & Company (nathalie-roze.com) for jewelry, fashion, and accessories created by the local craft-queen. West Queen West offers unique options such as Chasse Gardée (chassegardee.com), which is ideal for trendy wardrobe additions. Stop at The Drake General Store (drakegeneralstore.ca) for humorous Canadiana and kitschy gift items. For the music lover on your list, make tracks to Soundscapes (soundscapesmusic.com) on College Street to snag a few indie-approved CDs.

Classic

Traditional shoppers will appreciate Roots (roots.com) for its tempting collection of leather goods and sportswear. For the person who has everything, Teatro Verde (teatroverde.com) supplies two floors of tempting books, décor, and beautiful objects. The Eaton Centre (torontoeatoncentre.com) offers three storeys of popular brand name stores and unique boutiques, which will help whittle down your holiday list. For those looking for winter gear for family and home, a stop at venerable Hudson’s Bay Company (hbc.com) is a must.