These 7 Secret Vintage Stores Are A Must-Visit For Any Stylish Toronto Shopper

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Everybody loves a bargain. If you're looking to freshen up your wardrobe and add some style to your threads, the 6ix is full of great lesser-known vintage spots! These seven secret vintage shops in Toronto will help you step up your wardrobe without breaking the bank.

With retro stores opening back up across the city, it's the perfect opportunity to say out with the old and in with the vintage.

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Not only does thrifting your wardrobe save you a buck or two, but it also reduces your environmental footprint.

On average, according to the CBC, the average Canadian buys 70 new articles of clothing per year, and of that. The waste is astronomical.

The increase in awareness of the has caused many, Torontonians included, to head to secondhand and vintage shops over stores such as H&M or Forever 21.

Switching to a thrifted wardrobe can be daunting. Often, you’re forced to look through racks on racks of old vintage dad shirts or hop store-to-store all over the city just to find something worthwhile.

Well, we're here to help you save time, money, and the environment (all at the same time!) with these seven secret vintage spots that you need to check out.

Sunday Afternoon Vintage 

Address: Online only

Why You Need To Go: This Toronto business owner scours all the best vintage shops for you and resells her best finds. Check this place out for a hand-picked curated collection of vintage goods.

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Chosen Vintage

Address: 1599 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This vintage shop will book you in for specialized shopping appointments. Have a personal stylist help you with your next vintage haul!

The Basement of Arts Market Toronto

Address: 2978 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This large collection of vintage goods is hidden in the basement of the Toronto Arts Market. It specializes not only in vintage clothes but a large assortment of trendy home decor! 

Penny Arcade Vintage

Address: 1177 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: After months of being closed, this vintage spot has reopened with extra safety measures! Stop by Penny Arcade Vintage to peruse a high-quality assortment of vintage designer brands.

Nouveau Riche Vintage

Address: 1386 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Price tags run a little higher at Nouveau Riche Vintage. This is the spot you’ll want to check out if you’re in the market for high-quality, designer-brand vintage goods.

96 Tears Vintage

Address: 1267 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This Bloor Street vintage shop will deliver you goods straight to your door! Not to mention, they also offer repair services for clothing items to reduce waste.

Victory Girl Vintage

Address: 29 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This trendy vintage shop has just opened up a brand new location in Kensington! Stop by if you're on the lookout for trendy, yet dainty vintage finds.

  • Abby Neufeld was a writer at Narcity Canada. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Professional Communications at the University of Victoria. Her past work has been published in The Toronto Star, Bitch Media, Canadian Dimension, This Magazine, and more. In 2019, Abby co-founded The New Twenties, an environmentally-focused literary and arts magazine.

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