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Eaton Centre   Toronto

Eaton Centre, Toronto

 46 Reviews  Opened in 1977 the Eaton centre shopping complex is situated in the heart of downtown Toronto,it is the largest shopping mall in eastern Canada and 3rd largest in the country.There are 230 stores and... 

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Robson Street   Vancouver

Robson Street, Vancouver

 18 Reviews  While I am generally not an advocate of chain stores, and most especially MEGA chainstores, I mention the Virgin Megastore in Vancouver because of it's cool and eclectic selection of books. While they... 

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Downtown   Montreal

Downtown, Montreal

 72 Reviews  HMV is probably the only landmark shop selling music, that is still there. "Le Mégastore" at St. Catherine West will stay there for some more years to come. Well, DVD's and games are the main thing... 

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Quartier Petit Champlain   Quebec

Quartier Petit Champlain, Quebec

 11 Reviews  Quartier Petit Champlain is without a doubt one of the best shopping districts I have found and really enjoyed walking about. For all the details I just provided their web site but the ambiance of... 

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Byward Market   Ottawa

Byward Market, Ottawa

 17 Reviews  Looking for Cheese?! International Cheese, Inc. has a wide variety of cheeses from around the world: Canadian cheeses, French cheeses, chocolates, coffees, crackers, olives, cooking products, and a... 

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Shopping Centres   Victoria

Shopping Centres, Victoria

 11 Reviews  The Bay Center is huge, and figuring out which stores are worth your time can be difficult. Here's a guide for those in the 16-35 age range: Ground Floor - Purdy's Chocolates are made in Vancouver... 

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Music   Halifax

Music, Halifax

 8 Reviews  A big HMV shop with DVD's only when you enter. Music is in the back first floor with a rather disappointing selection. Revisted the shop in 2006. First floor is gone and the music selection is... 

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West Edmonton Mall   Edmonton

West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton

 15 Reviews  West Edmonton mall is the largest mall in the world. You can find several attractions inside, which for themself would already be something special: an Iceskating arena, a huge swimming pool, a copy... 

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Mall Shopping   Winnipeg

Mall Shopping, Winnipeg

 9 Reviews  Malls are not big unlike in the Philippines that is why at first I am not really into shopping the first time I arrived here. But now I am getting used to it. Kildonan Place is the nearest mall to our... 

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Specialty Stores   Banff

Specialty Stores, Banff

 8 Reviews  This is a wonderful little shop.... On the opposite side of banff Avenue to most of the other shops. Is a store which is part of the friends of Banff national park charitable organization. These are... 

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Lake Louise Village   Banff National Park

Lake Louise Village, Banff National Park

 1 Review  Loved the shops at Lake Louise Village - especially enjoyed people watching here...........So many tourists coming & going Gifts - Food - Flowers - Liquor Store & lots more Use a Credit Card & worry... 

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Clothing Stores   Toronto

Clothing Stores, Toronto

 16 Reviews  Visit and shop in Heidi*HO2. The shop has a welcoming vibe with wood and metal work throughout. It's tranquil and soothing to the senses. The clothing - t-shirts, tunics, dresses and jewellery, are... 

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Metrotown   Vancouver

Metrotown, Vancouver

 7 Reviews  Metrotown - 500 Places to Shop & Play - BC's Largest Shopping and Entertainment Complex. The latest fashions plus 17 movie theatres, 3 game centres and over 92 eateries. Shop at Metrotown Centre,... 

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Old Montreal   Montreal

Old Montreal, Montreal

 15 Reviews  The Bonsecours Market is a must-see on any Montreal visit, because it combines insights into the fascinating city's past, present and future. Designed by prominent architects George Browne and William... 

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Shopping in Vieux Quebec   Quebec

Shopping in Vieux Quebec, Quebec

 6 Reviews  The day we visited the Chateau Frontenac we were told there were 1000 students on a visit to the city and wherever we went there were crods of students. We thought we might be safe in the Chateau's... 

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Rideau Centre   Ottawa

Rideau Centre, Ottawa

 16 Reviews  Books and Stationary Cards and Gifts Great shopping in Ottawa! You will find: Children's Apparel Department Stores Drug Stores Footwear and Leather Goods Health and Beauty Hobby and Toys Home... 

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Food/Beverages   Victoria

Food/Beverages, Victoria

 12 Reviews  Roger's Chocolates is a well known brand of chocolate served in British Columbia and when you visit the Royal BC Museum you will in fact be handed a free sample as part of your admissions. Their... 

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Novelty /Souvenir Store.   Banff

Novelty /Souvenir Store., Banff

 6 Reviews  There are plenty of shops in Banff all selling the same sort of things, T-shirts with slogans, sweat shirts with er slogans, cups, stickers, Red Indian head dress costing $2,500 and some other very... 

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The Christmas Shop   Banff National Park

The Christmas Shop, Banff National Park

 1 Review  Every thing you could possibly want for Christmas Decorations - this shop was packed full of Christmas ornaments - trees - lights you name it - they had it. An ornament with a Rocky Mountain theme for... 

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Pacific Mall   Toronto

Pacific Mall, Toronto

 7 Reviews  I bought a cell phone case from unit c66 "HI Mobile" in pacific mall and it broke with 4 hours of use. When I went back they told me there was no warrantee on the product. I always assume there was a... 

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Pacific Centre   Vancouver

Pacific Centre, Vancouver

 9 Reviews  So Pacific Center has undergone a MAJOR facelift this summer. The Holt Renfrew store (high-end designer goods) has tripled in size and contrary to other reviews is extremely welcoming and friendly –... 

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Quartier Latin   Montreal

Quartier Latin, Montreal

 6 Reviews  Last weekend I went to shopping on St-Denis street and I went into a shop name Montana. It is a jewellery shop specialise in stones and fresh water pearl. When I entered the store, there are 2 sides... 

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Rue Saint-Jean   Quebec

Rue Saint-Jean, Quebec

 3 Reviews  So you found the Plains of Abraham and are dying to have a picnic there? You'll find everything you need (and more!) at J.A. Moisan, the oldest grocery store in North America. Established in 1871 as a... 

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Markets   Victoria

Markets, Victoria

 9 Reviews  The James Bay Market runs from 10 am-4 pm on Saturdays from May-October at the corner of Superior and Menzies. This is just behind the Legislative Buildings - simply walk to where the Tally Ho... 

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Yonge Street   Toronto

Yonge Street, Toronto

 5 Reviews  Just short before my 2007 Toronto trip I was alarmed by this CdnJane misc. froum entry: Closing of an institution Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 03:56 AM CEST One of the landmark music shops/stores of... 

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Ailes de la Mode: Best clothes in town

by Simonneeddy

In the former Eaton's dept. store on Sain6t catherine st. Clothing latest fashions Plenty

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Le Baie: Sainte Catherine Street in Montreal

by Simonneeddy

All the latest fashions. Fur coats. leather coats ladies apparel. All you can afford. The Canadian dollar is cheap.

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The Tight Arse Tax People: Save all your reciepts and get some money back

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Metrotown: All under one roof

by butterflyJas

They have everything in there and almost always there is some discount somewhere. Foodcourt, Cinema,Gaming all is there. Very good if it is raining in Vancouver... Jeans are really cheap

Most bakeries: Cheap pastries

by lajalu

For cheap pastries, go to most any bakerylater in day to buy left-overs. Their cheaper &usually about as good as fresh. Varies

not lcbo that s fer sure: Search for the little shops

by nighthawk

just bring enough canadian dollars and/or your creditcard.......and don t forget the provincial and local taxes added to the price asked!

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Fort Duty Free Shop: Duty Free shopping

by suzanka46

This is a tax rebate centre also.it has a wide varitity of goods --most Canadian made. Liquor,crafts cigarettes,crystal,etc. a dicounted price with no duty-save 30-50%

Department Stores: Cosmetics

by illa

I found cosmetics are much cheaper than those in China. If you buy one item, they gave you a bag of cosmetics as gift. It's very ideal gift item too for friends in China.

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