Yorkville Shopping Walk (Self Guided), Toronto

Yorkville is one of Toronto's most exclusive shopping areas, where designer boutiques rub expensively clad shoulders with upscale art galleries. Many luxury brands have their flagship stores in this area.

A good place to start your shopping trip is in the street that gives the area its name, Yorkville Avenue. Along its length is an extensive range of shops, from small and exquisite boutiques to the stores of major international brands. Many of the planet's biggest names in fashion can be visited on Bloor Street, which is between Yonge Street and Avenue Road. Among them are Burberry, Chanel, Escada, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co.

Leading Canadian brands, such as Roots and Aritzia also have a strong presence on Bloor Street. If you are concerned about cost, shop in Winners, where there are lots of discounted luxury goods. Don't miss out on a visit to Holt Renfrew, a famous high-end department store, on Bloor Street West. Explore several floors of designer brands, cosmetics, perfumes, shoes and evening gowns. You can also indulge yourself with a beauty treatment. The store has pampering services for both men and women. Other services include personal shopping and complimentary alterations.