Shop Ontario’s Best Outlet Malls and Designer Stores

Get your shopping fix right here in Ontario with all the stores and retail-therapy you can think of.

Toronto is a shopper's paradise with some of the largest malls in North America. No matter what you’re shopping for, you’ll likely find it in Ontario but more specifically in Toronto. You might just get it on sale too. Many of the malls have amazing outlet stores offering high-end goods for a fraction of the price.

It’s not just malls, so also carve out time to check out some of their farmer’s markets and sample some of the best flavours of the region. Fill your bag and bring home some items that’ll remind you of your time here in Ontario.

The historic Toronto Eaton Centre and one of the busiest malls in North America is a gigantic mall with a gorgeous glass-domed ceiling for both local Toronto shoppers and visitors alike. High-end department stores mix in well with well-known mid-range mall staples so you’ll find something in every price range and for each person on your shopping list.

Take a break from all the shopping and enjoy an afternoon lunch at Big Smoke Burger or Mucho Burrito. Walk around and find your favourite coffee or tea shops or a smoothie spot.  

Another shopping spot to spend an entire day is the Toronto Premium Outlets located in Halton Hills. This sprawling mall indoor/outdoor shopping center is a great place to find deals on brands like J. Crew, Nike, Calvin Klein, kate spade, Coach, and tons more. There’s even a courtyard area to relax, eat a snack, and people watch.

While you're in the Halton Hills area, visit Andrews Scenic Acres for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. This farm market and winery is a great place to get out of the city and connect with nature. Pick your own produce out in the fields or shop the market for fruits, veggies, jams, and beautiful flower bouquets. Try their house-made wines and ciders or pick up a few bottles for someone special back home. The farm hosts several events and festivals throughout the year so check out their website for more information.

If you get more of a thrill from great deals than you do from roller coasters, than Vaughn Mills Shopping Centre right next to Canada's Wonderland is the place for you. This mall is a great place to find designer items at deeply discounted prices. They have an amazing variety of stores that include everything from Michael Kors and Victoria’s Secret to Lacoste and The Children's Place. There is something for everyone in your entire crew.

Up your fashion game at the Yorkdale Shopping Center and treat yourself to designer items you know you deserve. Have your pick from Chanel, Gucci, and Prada, and go back home with something really special. This exclusive and well-designed mall mixes high-end stores with affordable favourites like Gap and Zara so you’ll easily find something for every budget.

When hunger kicks in, head to the food court for a bite at Chipotle or a burger at a burger joint. Or pull up a chair at the mall’s exquisite eateries like Joey Yorkdale restaurant.

Toronto Eaton Centre

Attracting around one million visitors per week, Toronto Eaton Centre is a shopping mall and office complex located in downtown Toronto, Ontario. Owned and managed by Cadillac Fairview, the mall boasts 330 retail stores, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Foot Locker, Lacoste and H&M.

Eaton Center is served by Queen station and Dundas station on the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the Toronto subway and is accessible by Dundas Street and Yonge Street. Hungry Eaton Center shoppers enjoy a variety of offerings at the Urban Eatery, the mall's food court, which features McDonald's, A&W, KFC, and Subway.

Toronto Premium Outlets

Featuring 85 outlet stores, the Toronto Premium Outlets is located in Halton Hills within the Toronto metropolitan area.

The Toronto Premium Outlets are open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Group tours of the outlets are also available, as well as a welcome center and food court.

Outlet stores include the Nike Factory Store, Levi's Outlet Store, Banana Republic Factory Store, Eddie Bauer Outlet, Gap Outlet, and much more.

Set about 50 kilometers west of downtown Toronto, the outlets are found just north of Milton.

Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre

Opened in 2004, the Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre is one of the largest shopping facilities in Ontario. With 200 stores and nearly 100,000 square meters of retail space, you're sure to find just the thing you're looking for when exploring the Toronto area.

You'll find Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre only minutes from LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto, at the southeast corner of Rutherford Road and Highway 400. It's a premier shopping destination for Toronto residents and visitors. You can also access the shopping centre via the Vaughan Mills Shopping Shuttle.

Yorkdale Shopping Centre

Opened in 1964, the Yorkdale Shopping Centre is one of the largest of its kind in Toronto. With 250 stores and more than 130,000 square meters of retail space, stop in on your visit to the Toronto area to find gifts and souvenirs for back home.

Plan your next visit to Toronto and check out some of the most exceptional shopping in the area. The Yorkdale Shopping Centre features a wide range of top designer stores and a slew of great deals throughout the year. Other nearby attractions you can see when done shopping include the Royal Ontario Museum, and the Toronto Zoo.