(This review was written on 2023-05-11 but couldn't be posted until Yelp approved "Union Market" on…read more2023-06-05!) Toronto's Union Station has expanded in the past 10 years. They now have zones called neighbourhoods. The newest neighbourhood is called Union Market, which opened 2023-05-09. This neighbourhood is made up of many stalls with many different vendors. Every stall is very modern. There are a few permanent vendors and 2 pop-ups on opening day. A few other vendors will open soon. There are a few lounging stalls with tables and chairs. There is even a sub-neighbourhood called Union Fresh Market! Union Market is not easy to find because it is tucked away when coming from the Union Station Subway Station. I had to ask some other vendors to point the way for me. There is "The PATH" that runs through the middle. The current stalls are south of The PATH. The stalls north of The PATH will open Sep 2023. It seems obvious to me I haven't explored Union Station since at least 2018 since I didn't know they extended The PATH into Union Station! The current vendors are: - The Alley - Patties Express - Chocollata Gourmet Brigadeiros - My Olive - Lena's Floral Design - Manotas Organics (not open yet) - Gemlet (pop-up) - Virtue Vintage (pop-up) I spoke to the staff/owners at each stall except for The Alley because they were constantly busy while I was there 16:15 to 19:30. I'm excited for Union Station. They made a modern Union Food Court many years ago, then they opened the Union Foodie Aisle in 2022, and now Union Market in.2023. The place is wheelchair accessible. There are washrooms nearby but not in Union Market. There is very little paid neighbourhood street parking, but there are paid parking lots. Review 2023-127

I love that this Marshalls is downtown, yet it's a spacious store and not a tiny Urban Concept…read morestore. It has 2 levels (accessible by escalator or elevator) and has everything that all other Marshalls have (Urban Concept stores often don't have children's clothing, toys, or food items). I love shopping at Marshalls, so they all pretty much get 4 stars from me, lol. My only complaint about this location is that there is actually too much open space upstairs. Downtown Toronto space is prime real estate, right? So fill up the space with stuff! I want more merchandise to look at, and maybe buy, haha.

So far I've only been for cheap iPhone cases, but I just heard a tip: Someone bought a surveillance…read morecam at Marshall's for $50, and it even has a pan feature, wow! Marshall's is kind of like a spiffed up dollar store, but has some great items that you might find at Factory Direct under a pile of Made for TV junk. Think of it as upscale dumpster diving in a nice neighbourhood like the Annex. Nobody seems to know about this hidden time-wasting gem, so feel free to walk around with the fear of bumping into people. It's worth browsing here if you have time to kill, maybe waiting for you movie to start, or restaurant reservation to kick in. The staff seem very chill which is fine for a laid back store like this.

Hands down best Marshalls location in city Unfortunately,…read morebecause there are so many homeless and mental health and addicts. They took the bathroom out. That was a nice option, another thing gone. . The store is big, bright, and set up very well

Marshalls is great for houseware items. It's actually my go to…read more Just bought a Tommy Hilfiger shower curtain ($20), an anti microbial liner ($8), and some hooks ($8). One stop shop for my needs and with decent prices on relatively quality items. It's the second set of shower curtains we purchased here and it's by far the best quality which is why we returned for more. The cashier that we go to is very pleasant, and the location isn't crowded so long as you go early in the morning.

Since Bay is closing down for a while, this would be one of the last reviews. I went on the 2nd…read morelast day of the closing clearance and most of the stuff are already gone. There were still some fixtures left unsold, mainly mannequins, clothing racks, and some display stands. I was surprised how much inventory The Bay could get rid of. The jewelry section had a lot of people, but even if those cannot be sold on the last day, I'm sure it won't be wasted. Maybe if more sales event were done before getting bankrupted would have saved them. Now that Canadian Tire bought them out, it would be interesting to see what will be done to the store in the future when they choose some to reopen. I bought a dawn feather jacket from the online store around Dec. The shipping was pretty fast, like within 2 days. The quality was good, very light, but still very warm when I went out on the colder days. I got the black colour as it's the only colour left available. $110 for the dawn jacket was a steal. I really do hope they make good use of the real estate.

I have always LOVED The Bay Queen Street store and it's rich history. I would give it 5 stars if…read morethey didn't replace their lovely cafeteria on the 8th floor and their original food hall in the basement. I literally cried when they closed their cafeteria on the 8th floor and having gone there regularly for years, it was sad they replaced it an empty event space. I hated how they replaced their food service with Olivieri & Bonancini and going upscale was their downfall. The Pusateri's in the basement now overpriced and not as good as their original food hall, which catered to everyday people but now it's an overpriced upscale food place. But I love the clothes floors and the other departments. It's sad other Bay stores are closed but I feel fortunate this store is staying open and I will cherish it with all my heart and I hope it never closes.

Easily a favourite spot to bring visitors to Toronto!…read more Not only is the architecture absolutely stunning, but the food court has the best mix of affordable Toronto hits! Gus Tacos, Uncle Tetsu, Hooky's, Nord Lyon, Isabella's... what's not to love? Also, the grocery store near the food court has a surprising number of Filipino favourites, like hopia and longanisa! The staff are super nice, too.

A nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live here…read more Ok, I might but I'd have to see what they have. The food court is nice and I like visiting the indigo.

Next to nathan philips square is a mall with festive feel. Went there on Dec 27 and was surprised…read morethat they are doing light and snow show hourly!

Eatons Centre is located at the heart of the town and it is always lovely ! It has something for…read moreevery budget. There are several popup shops happening through out the year too.

I first discovered Uncle Terry's from the Ex. From their name and branding it gives an impression…read morethat they've been around for a while (give me a bit of Honest Ed's feel, I don't know why) but it's actually been about 2 years and this location near Kensington Market being their newest. When you come in, it does give a slight attic smell, which I don't mind. They told me they usually restock on Thursdays and the other location by Sterling Road usually carries even more inventory. I purchased a shiatsu massager and back up Aukey earphones that were new in package from the Ex. However, the earphones didn't work. The great thing is they are one of the few or probably only liquidators that I know that allows for a 7 day return if there's an issue. Normally most discount liquidators I've been to, it's pretty much the final sale. I wasn't able to visit within 7 days, but did send them an email with the issue with the earphones so they extended the warranty for me to come in within the end of the month to get store credit or exchange, which I'm so grateful for. Apparently they sold hundreds of those earphones and only a few came back with issues. I was able to drop by yesterday after work and decided to exchange for another shiatsu massager for my in-laws. What I appreciate about this spot is that it's relatively organized in shelves with multiple copies of an item. There are bargain bins too for $5 if you really want to search for any deals and treasures. I much prefer than other liquidators where usually things are thrown in bins and you don't know exactly what it is until you open it. The staff there was also super patient and friendly. Definitely if you're in the area peek in and see if you score any deals. They will be moving back inventory from the Ex today and the pricing seems to be the same. Though they might offer tax off discounts with cash at the Ex but not at the store.

Uncle Terry's is more then a discount warehouse ... its a sophisticated lifestyle brand for…read moretech-savy urbanites !! Theres always something useful, or unique, or mysterious, or creative, or esoteric, or just lots of fun !! I always leave entertained and never empty handed !!!

Saks is a high end retail store sharing the retail space with the Hudson Bay at Queen and Yonge in…read moredowntown Toronto. They have shoes, handbags, women and men's clothing and accessories, as well as a women's lingerie section. They are missing bathing suits, kids and women's belts. Recently Prada, LV, Dior, and YSL have pulled out of being sold at this location. They have Valentino, Burberry, McQueen, Moncler, Bottega, Chloe, as well as a small collection of Dolce, Balmain, and more. They have really good sales at certain times of year. When I went, there was additional 25% off clearance clothing and handbags. They had up to 60% off select shoes including the Louboutins and Gianvitto Rossi shoes pictured. Generally I have noticed they have less staff and selection than previous years I shopped here so it may take some time to flag down a representative, however, I have never had a bad experience with a Saks rep.

I bought myself a pair of shoes at the Queens location today. Great experience as always.read more

I have a different spin on Brookfield Place. I used to work there. I worked for a major Canadian…read morebank for roughly seven months. This bank has offices scattered throughout the downtown core. We occupied the ninth floor. I loved the location. I'd take the GO train from Markham down to Union Station, and take the PATH briefly to Brookfield Place. There are a bunch of elevators that don't all go up to the same floors. You need to find the floor interval that suits where you want to go. If you are a visitor, Brookfield Place is beautiful. I remember taking a couple of Swedish colleagues to a Toronto Maple Leafs game and we passed by my old workplace. The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Brookfield Place. I suggested that they go, as they were huge hockey fans like I am. They went the following day and absolutely loved it. My love for Starbucks is due to working at Brookfield Place. I'd drop downstairs to get a drink and take a breather. It's convenient to do a bit of shopping or grab a bite to eat. There's a food court where there are many fast food eateries. I'm sure they have changed since I was last there. There is also a Longo's Market. I'd often get cubed fruit, such as watermelon and cantaloupe, that was easy to eat at my desk to keep me content throughout the afternoon. There used to be a Marche, where you can choose from sandwiches and hot meals. I don't think it's there anymore, but it was awesome. The top floor is where you get to see the high glass ceiling and gorgeous architecture. I didn't appreciate it when I worked here because it was a fairly crazy time in my life working full-time and doing a master's degree part-time. However, when I have returned as a visitor, be it during Nuit Blanche or when I'm heading to Scotiabank Arena, I appreciate how beautiful the crystal cathedral of commerce is. My favourite memory will always be lining up with a few colleagues to get a free heart rate monitor on the first floor of Brookfield Place. We enjoyed missing a bit of work, chatting with one other, and getting a health gift in return. I gave mine to my parents and they still use it to this day. I miss Brookfield Place and the various giveaways that take place. I don't miss the job that I had or the stress that I had experienced. Luckily, I do get to drop by whenever I'm attending a concert. (497)

one of my favorite places in Toronto to come and visit, even though i would consider this to be a…read moreconcourse or a mall, this is one of my favorite places to come and take photos. the architecture is outstanding and fun to play with. lots of food options on both the ground floor and the basement. This is also connected to the underground path network which has a few connections to the main walkways. transit options are union ttc subway station and the 504 king streetcar (both the A and B versions, in both directions) , both options come with a bit of a walk, as this is down on college away from both the station and the surface stop. parking is in the area, but it would be above or below private lots with a bit of a walk. love coming here, even if its random, or out of the blue.

This is 5 stars based on window displays... reminds me of early 90s Hollywood blvd.. unique outfits…read moreand flashy clothing!

I stumbled onto this wonderful little boutique when I was getting my hair done just down the…read morestreet, I was actually on my way to Starbucks when I noticed these wonderful colors and patterns peeking through the open door. I was first shocked to find this hidden little gem among the strip of random stores and adult boutiques lining Yonge st at this area, but this little shop stood out among the rest . The store itself was neat and tidy, a little on the small side but jam packed with all manner of fabulous things! Its actually hard to take in everything so be prepared to spend some time perusing the racks filled with a wide range of styles and truly eclectic selection of unique pieces. New stock is shipped in every single week with many of the items available in small quantities making them less common, just like the general style of the stores clothing. With such a large array of clothing and styles its hard to think anyone would walk out empty handed; everything from jackets, bustiers and sweaters to shoes, jeans and jewelry, all extremely original pieces too. I am what you would call a "seasoned shopper" and even I was amazed at the variety, quality and above anything else affordability of everything in the store... literally EVERYTHING was on sale!!! It certainly doesn't hurt that he owner of the store is a wonderfully kind, friendly and helpful man with a no pressure sales approach and a good eye; offering excellent fashion advice. While I was shopping it had begun to pour and I had literally nothing but the clothes on my back but he was kind enough to insist that I borrow his umbrella knowing full well I would be back .... little does he know it will be so soon, I have to finish my hair tomorrow so I shall be back to return his umbrella and scour the racks once more