Apart from exploring the Attractions in Canada, Shopping in Canada is also a major activity for travelers. Canada offers tourists a treasure chest of surprises. The country features a number of world class shopping malls, department stores, supermarkets and shops. You can indulge in shopping any time of the year but the festival seasons are the best time to shop.
Each province of Canada features a number of shopping destinations and experiences. Some of the Shopping Highlights in Canada are -
- Toronto Eaton Centre, Toronto, Ontario - Shopping in Canada is incomplete without visiting the city of Toronto and Ottawa. In Toronto, the Toronto Eaton Centre features 250 shops selling different merchandise.
- Bloor-Yorkville, Toronto, Ontario - The Bloor-Yorkville area is lined with international fashion labels and has four shopping centers namely Hazelton Lanes, Holt Renfrew Centre, Manulife Centre and Hudson's Bay Centre.
- Toronto Entertainment District, Toronto, Ontario - The District is known for the famous PATH. It is the world's largest and longest underground shopping complex which features over 1200 shops and the pedestrian walkway is 10 kilometers long.
- Byward Market, Ottawa, Ontario - The market was established in 1826 and is one of the largest public markets. You shop for the best quality of food products and trendy fashion. It also features a number of entertainment spots too.
- Commercial Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia - The 15 blocks of the Drive feature 298 businesses dealing in dining, entertainment and merchandises.
- Robson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia - this premier shopping destination features fashion stores, fine dining and a host of other facilities.
- Yaletown, Vancouver, British Columbia - The shops are located in the warehouse district. Majority of these shops are located in converted heritage buildings and features restaurants and fashion boutiques.
Other places for Shopping at Canada are -
- Alberta Boot Company, Calgary, Alberta
- West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton, Alberta
- Old Strathcona, Edmonton, Alberta
- The Forks, Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Exchange District, Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Plateau Mont-Royal, Montréal, Québec
- Bonsecours Market, Montréal, Québec
- Quartier Petit Champlain, Québec City, Québec Fisherman's Cove, Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
- Log Skyscraper Trading Post, Whitehorse, Yukon
- Peake's Wharf, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
For further reference on Shopping in Canada, kindly check travel.mapsofworld.com.
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