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Canada's best boutiques and fashion

Best fashion boutiques in Canada

Canada's best boutiques and fashion

There are some Canadian experiences you won’t find in any guidebook. To help you explore Canadian fashion like a local, we’ve asked friends from across the country to share their top spots from the cities they call home. This your local’s guide to stylish boutiques, and essential shopping stops.

Roots - Toronto

As Canadian as it get

If ever there was a brand that embodied the Canadian spirit, it would be RootsExternal Link Title. From dressing the Canadian Olympic teams for decades, to creating clothes for the Weeknd and Drake, this brand has a cemented place in Canadian fashion history. It's a place to buy comfortable, warm outdoor clothing, stylish indoor wear featuring Canadiana, and all the plaid you can handle. There are Roots store across the country, but its headquarters is in Toronto.

Road Trip and Trust Fund - Ottawa

Capital fashion at the market

Road TripExternal Link Title and Trust FundExternal Link Title are sister stores located in Ottawa's famous ByWard MarketExternal Link Title. They both feature a diverse mix of men's and women's styles that range from casual to luxury. It's a great place to shop while adventuring through the neighbourhood's unique array of local food and fashion.

Coal Miner’s Daughter - Toronto

Loretta Lynn would be proud

The best dresses in Toronto, according to our insider, can be found at Coal Miner's DaughterExternal Link Title, a high-quality women's boutique. The collections are simple and sophisticated, and lean heavily on local designers. Most items you can't find anywhere else. The shop's jewellery, too, is sure to turn heads.

Rowan Sky - Vancouver

A trendy footwear hub

Rowan SkyExternal Link Title is the best spot in town for a huge selection of high-quality and unique footwear. Located on West Cordova Street in Vancouver's famous GastownExternal Link Title neighbourhood, Rowan Sky has all the sneakers, sandals, and boots you need for a Canadian adventure.

The Black Market Boutique - Halifax

Colourful clothing from around the world

Walking into The Black Market BoutiqueExternal Link Title is an eye-opening experience. The colourful shop features items handpicked by the owners from their travels in Southeast Asia and South AmericaExternal Link Title. It's a uniquely curated shopping experience for clothing, jewelry, and gifts -- stock up before heading home to impress friends and colleagues.

RYU - Vancouver

Adventure gear that rules

Respect Your UniverseExternal Link Title or "RYU" designs and produces high-quality athletic gear perfect for home, gym, or outdoor treks. The Long Sleeve Tech Tee is the perfect adventure shirt that you'll never want to take off.

Herschel Supply Co. - Vancouver

A bag for all occasion

This Vancouver-based brand has earned a global reputation for creating some of the most functional, stylish bags anywhere. HerschelExternal Link Title designs backpacks you would be proud to walk into work with, duffles that look as appropriate being held by someone in a suit as someone in gym clothes, and accessories that are themselves a main attraction.

La Gaillarde - Montreal

Look good, do good

Head to Montreal's Saint-Henri neighbourhood to La GaillardeExternal Link Title for eco-friendly fashion. With a focus on recycled, organic, and vintage pieces, this shop is the place to go for unique finds. Carrying items for both men and women, you'll feel good about your purchase here as La Gaillarde is also a non-profit. You can even get involved in your fashion by checking out their monthly events, which often include sewing lessons.

Lowell MTL - Montreal

They’ve got style in the bag

Lowell MTLExternal Link Title gets its name from an American manufacturing city where many French Canadians immigrated at the end of the 19th century. That history is then blended with designs inspired by the Montreal lifestyle. The result? Fashionable, functional leather bags and accessories.

Biscuit General Store - Halifax

Quirky local fashion

Biscuit General StoreExternal Link Title features fashion, cosmetics, and accessories from local designers that are both whimsical and cutting-edge. The store is independently and locally-owned so everything is totally unique and a can't-miss for fashion lovers. They even launched their own women's line, Bonanza, which features colourful ready-to-wear dresses and blouses.

 

Oak + Fort - Vancouver

Minimalist Canadian couture

Our local expert claims half their closet is from Oak & FortExternal Link Title. And it's no wonder: the Vancouver original's minimalist Scandinavian men's and women's clothing is fashionably simple and well-made for every season. Their accessories are also reasonably priced to really top off that sleek look.

Shopgirls - Toronto

Locally-designed body positivity

ShopgirlsExternal Link Title is an awesome women's boutique for every shape and style. From petite to curvy, Shopgirls is passionate about fashion, supporting local designers, and body positivity. Everything in the store is Canadian-made and beautifully designed.

One of a Few - Vancouver

Distinct women’s fashion

One of a FewExternal Link Title is a beautifully curated women's clothing and accessory shop in Vancouver's GastownExternal Link Title. The collections are classic with a vintage-inspired edge. They also offer a small selection of cool secondhand goods and the most cover-worthy selection of shoes around.

Tate and Yoko - Montreal

All about that denim

A big part of what makes Canada so special is all the cultural influences that shape our culture, our food, and, of course, our fashion. Tate and YokoExternal Link Title is a prime example. Specialists in cult Japanese denim products, as well as uniquely North American denim, this is one of the best places in the world to find your next pair of jeans.

Hydrostone Market - Halifax

Open-air fashion and food

The Hydrostone MarketExternal Link Title in Halifax offers a historic European shopping experience with boutique shops, eateries, and caf?s. The market was constructed in 1917 with Hydro-Stone, a rare granite block technique designed to prevent fire, giving the market its name. Our tipster's favourite shops in the market include Made in the Maritimes Artisan BoutiqueExternal Link Title, Lady Luck BoutiqueExternal Link Title, and olive oil dispensary Liquid Gold Tasting BarExternal Link Title.

Fresh Collective - Toronto

Casually cool

Fresh CollectiveExternal Link Title is another Toronto boutique dedicated to featuring local designer clothing. The casual styles are original, the prices reasonable, and the staff exceedingly helpful. Owner Laura-Jean Bernhardson started her own fashion line in 1994 before starting Fresh Collective and dedicating the shop to creating versatile wardrobes for individualists.

Foe and Dear - Vancouver

Sophisticated local jewelry

Vancouver jewelry shop Foe and DearExternal Link Title designs delicate, one-of-a-kind pieces. The selection from local designer Katherine Huie is impressive and every ring, necklace, earring, and bracelet adds a modern accent to any outfit.

 

Canada's boutiques offer an array of unique locally-designed and made clothing. Good hunting!