Short answer: Yorkville is Toronto’s most elegant shopping neighbourhood, a few leafy blocks north of Bloor Street between Avenue Road and Yonge Street. Shop the international flagships on Bloor’s “Mink Mile”, then wander north into the Victorian side streets for independent boutiques, art galleries and terrace cafés. Plan a half day, arrive by subway at Bay Station, and save time for a long lunch.
We have called Yorkville home since 2022, when we opened our three-storey boutique on Davenport Road. This is the neighbourhood as we know it: where we take visiting friends, where our clients linger between appointments, and the corners we never tire of. Consider it a local’s edit.
Yorkville at a glance
Think of Yorkville as three distinct moods, each a short walk from the next.
| Area | The mood | Go for |
|---|---|---|
| Bloor Street West (the Mink Mile) | Polished, international | Luxury flagships and Holt Renfrew |
| Yorkville Avenue & Cumberland Street | The village core, lively | Independent boutiques, jewellers, cafés, Village of Yorkville Park |
| Hazelton Avenue, Scollard Street & Davenport Road | Quiet, residential, Victorian | Fine-art galleries and designer boutiques in historic houses |
The Mink Mile: Bloor Street’s luxury flagships
Bloor Street West between Avenue Road and Yonge Street is Canada’s answer to Fifth Avenue. Here you will find the great houses (Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Burberry) alongside Holt Renfrew at 50 Bloor Street West, Canada’s luxury department store, with fashion, beauty and personal shopping under one roof. For gifts, tableware and the finest tea sets in the city, William Ashley sits at 131 Bloor Street West.
The village core: boutiques, jewellers and terraces
Step north of Bloor and the pace softens. Yorkville Village, the shopping centre once known as Hazelton Lanes, gathers designer boutiques, a gallery and an Equinox under one roof at Avenue Road. Along Yorkville Avenue and Cumberland Street, independent boutiques and jewellers line the sidewalks, and the Village of Yorkville Park, with its famous granite outcrop, is the neighbourhood’s living room. Pick up a coffee at Goldstruck or an ice cream at S’Cream, both facing the park.
Hazelton Avenue: Yorkville’s gallery row
Yorkville’s Victorian houses hold one of the best concentrations of fine art in the country. On Hazelton Avenue alone you can visit Loch Gallery (16 Hazelton), Mira Godard Gallery (22 Hazelton), Ingram Gallery (24 Hazelton) and Canadian Fine Arts (33 Hazelton). A few steps away are Liss Gallery (112 Cumberland Street), Galerie LeRoyer (162 Cumberland Street) and LUMAS (159 Yorkville Avenue) for contemporary photography.
Revelle: international designers on Davenport Road
At the northern edge of the village, behind the white sign at 129 Davenport Road, Revelle brings hard-to-find international designers to Toronto. Our rooms hold hand-embroidered PatBO from Brazil, lace-trimmed Charo Ruiz from Ibiza, the romance of LoveShackFancy, and the colour of Agua Bendita and Hemant & Nandita. This fall we introduced The Layover, our own collection of travel-ready tops named for the cities between seasons.
Come for an occasion dress, a winter-escape wardrobe or a wedding-guest look, and our team will style you from head to toe. We are open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 AM to 6 PM.
Where to eat and drink
- Sassafraz: a Yorkville institution in Victorian townhouses, with a seasonal Canadian menu and a romantic room.
- ONE Restaurant at The Hazelton Hotel, 118 Yorkville Avenue: the neighbourhood’s see-and-be-seen patio and bar.
- Alobar Yorkville: MICHELIN-recommended, from the Alo family, for grilled seafood and an excellent wine list.
- Eataly Toronto: a multi-storey Italian market and dining hall on Bloor, ideal for a quick lunch.
Where to stay and unwind
Two of the city’s finest hotels sit at the heart of the village: The Hazelton Hotel, with its Spa by Valmont, and the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, whose spa is a favourite after a long day of shopping. Both put you within a five-minute walk of everything in this guide.
A perfect half day in Yorkville
- Late morning: arrive at Bay Station and browse the Mink Mile and Holt Renfrew.
- Lunch: a long table at Sassafraz or the patio at ONE.
- Early afternoon: coffee in Village of Yorkville Park, then the boutiques of Yorkville Avenue and Cumberland Street.
- Mid-afternoon: stroll Hazelton Avenue’s galleries.
- Late afternoon: end at Revelle on Davenport Road for something you won’t find anywhere else.
Shopping in Yorkville: frequently asked questions
How do I get to Yorkville by subway?
Take Line 2 to Bay Station, which opens directly onto the neighbourhood. Bloor-Yonge and St. George stations are each a short walk away.
Which street in Yorkville has the luxury stores?
Bloor Street West between Avenue Road and Yonge Street, known as the Mink Mile, is home to the luxury flagships and Holt Renfrew. Independent boutiques and galleries are a block or two north, on Yorkville Avenue, Cumberland Street, Hazelton Avenue and Davenport Road.
Where can I buy international designer dresses in Yorkville?
Revelle at 129 Davenport Road specialises in international designers that are hard to find in Canada, including PatBO, Charo Ruiz, LoveShackFancy, Agua Bendita and Hemant & Nandita, from resort wear to occasion and wedding-guest dresses. You can also shop the collection online, with worldwide shipping and free shipping over US$150 to the U.S. and Canada.
How long should I plan for Yorkville?
A half day covers the highlights at an easy pace. Allow a full day if you plan to visit the galleries properly or book a spa treatment.
Visiting Toronto beyond Yorkville? Read our guide to shopping in Toronto.