If you love finding cool things you can’t easily find just anywhere else—you’re in for a treat.
The Maker’s Mark
16655 Yonge Street
www.themakersmark.ca
Fans of artisan-crafted goods will love The Maker’s Mark located in the Nature’s Emporium plaza just south of Mulock on Yonge St. From exquisite handmade jewellery to pottery, candles and more, they’ve got a great selection of unique handmade products from more than 100 Canadian makers in store and online.
Daylyn
16655 Yonge St
www.shopdaylyn.com
A quick right inside Nature’s Emporium front door gains you access to Daylyn, a pretty shop filled with local, fair trade and ethically sourced clothing, housewares, jewelry, candles and accessories. Be sure to check out items from Daylyn’s in-house brand, Balance.
Select Art Galleries
16686 Yonge St
www.selectartgalleries.ca
Love Canadian art and supporting artists? Be sure to check out Select Art. Showcasing a large array of Canadian artists, it boasts two floors devoted to a range of fine art and sculptures at many different price points (a third floor offers framing options). For something different, take a peek at their gift shop where you’ll find sculptural appetizer trays, quirky teapots and wearable art.
Neon Flamingo Emporium & Café
206 Main St. S
www.neonflamingo.ca
Cheerful printed tea towels, cool Art Deco and Art Nouveau objects like bookends and lamps, fine art and books, and a stellar collection of albums spanning decades and genres… just some of the items waiting for you in this colourful store. If you see something you love, don’t wait to buy it—their inventory moves fast.
Little Rae Goods
477 Timothy St.
https://littleraegoods.com
If you’re looking for simple open-ended toys designed both to last and spark creativity, you’ll want to stop by Little Rae Goods. They also stock a sweet array of clothing and décor made especially for the pint-sized crowd.
Metropolis Mercantile + Café
183 Main St (South entrance)
https://metropolismercantile.store
You can’t be everything to everyone. Metropolis begs to differ. One part café with an on-site kitchen that bakes up fresh melt-in-your mouth treats, sandwiches, and soups, the other part of Metropolis is a retail shop that offers a gamut of goodies from household items and jewellery to clothing and even vintage furniture.
