Vintage shopping in Toronto: start at 11am, two streetcars

Vintage shopping in Toronto spans 30 vintage rows in the shoptoronto.co directory, but arriving before 11am meets shut doors. The route runs as one Saturday loop on two streetcars, starting at 11am in Kensington Market and finishing on Queen West.

We counted the 30 addresses on the shoptoronto.co directory on 26 September 2026. Kensington doors open at 11:00 or noon, setting the order. The 505 Dundas runs the market south edge, and the 501 Queen returns east from Ossington.

Wear a navy chore jacket, a white tee and broken in leather loafers. A soft tape measure saves you from trusting vintage size tags.

Quick facts

• Directory count: 30 confirmed vintage rows across seven Toronto neighbourhoods.
• Kensington share: 7 vintage shops out of 8 directory boutiques in Kensington Market.
• Transit distance: 505 Dundas and 510 Spadina stop 280 metres from the market middle.
• Exile Vintage: family owned since 1976 on Kensington Avenue.
• Public Butter Vintage: 8,000 square feet in the old Blue Banana building.
• On within: 1,159 pieces on the pre owned shelf in Toronto at Utopia, priced $50 to $21,000, read 26 September 2026.

Kensington Market after eleven

Start at Kensington Market shopping, where 7 of 8 directory boutiques sell vintage. Courage My Love at 14 Kensington Avenue prints no Saturday hours. Lost boys vintage at 38 Kensington Avenue opens Saturday 12:00 to 20:00 with a 4.4 rating from 48 reviews.

At 60 Kensington Avenue, Exile Vintage has been family owned since 1976, open Saturday 11:00 to 19:00 with a 4.3 rating from 190 reviews. Public Butter Vintage at 250 Augusta Avenue holds 8,000 square feet, open Saturday 11:00 to 20:00 with a 4.3 rating from 55 reviews. Bungalow at 273 Augusta Avenue sells vintage clothing and midcentury housewares from 11:00 to 18:30 with a 4 rating from 85 reviews.

At 78 Nassau Street, Boho Chachkies carries vintage from the 1970s to Y2K from more than 20 local vendors. It opens Saturday 12:00 to 18:00 with a 4.9 rating from 170 reviews. Read the Kensington Market shopping guide before Souk & Silk at 789 Dundas Street West, open Saturday 12:00 to 18:00 with a 5 rating from 24 reviews.

Dundas West against Kensington Market

Kensington Avenue holds four secondhand shops inside two short blocks, while Dundas West spaces 6 vintage doors from address 1167 to 1613. The 505 Dundas and 510 Spadina run 280 metres from Kensington's middle.

Saturday hours divide the strips. In Kensington Market, three shops open at 11:00, three open at 12:00, and one lists no hours. On Dundas West, three open at 11:00 and three list no hours.

Dundas West and down Ossington

Ride the 505 Dundas west to Shopcoat at 1167 Dundas Street West, open Saturday 11:00 to 19:00 with a 4.7 rating from 24 reviews. Penny Arcade Vintage at 1177 Dundas Street West prints no hours. Boomie Vintage at 1191 Dundas Street West opens Saturday 11:00 to 18:00 with a 5 rating from 160 reviews.

Further west sit PIC Vintage at 1338 Dundas Street West and Tell Them It's Vintage at 1449 Dundas Street West, neither printing hours. The Wanderly at 1613 Dundas Street West opens Saturday 11:00 to 18:00 with a 4.7 rating from 46 reviews. Double back east on Dundas to the Ossington strip, where 2 of 13 directory boutiques sell vintage.

On Ossington, Boketto at 174 Ossington Avenue opens Saturday 12:00 to 19:00 with a 4.4 rating from 21 reviews. I Miss You Vintage Inc. at 63 Ossington Avenue prints no hours. Read the Ossington shopping guide before boarding the 501 Queen, stopping 290 metres south of the strip middle.

Start the route at eleven, or spend your morning waiting on a shut sidewalk.

Queen West and the outer clusters

Queen West shopping has 27 directory boutiques, but only 2 sell vintage. Statuette at 135 Tecumseth Street and Mama Loves You Vintage at 541 Queen Street West print no Saturday hours. The 501 Queen streetcar runs the full length of Queen Street West.

The Junction has 5 vintage rows on Dundas Street West, Annette Street and Adrian Avenue. Latre Art and Style at 3020 Dundas Street West opens Saturday 11:00 to 18:00 with a 4.6 rating from 72 reviews. In Leslieville, Gadabout Vintage at 1300 Queen Street East opens Saturday 10:30 to 18:30 with pieces from the late 1800s to the late 1970s.

Bloor Street West holds 3 vintage rows on Line 2. WAYBACH Vintage at 1344 Bloor Street West opens Saturday 12:00 to 18:30. At 499 Bloor Street West, Relocation Vintage sits 330 metres from Spadina station, opening Saturday at 14:30 with a 4.9 rating from 159 reviews.

What to inspect before paying

Bring a soft tape measure because a 1970s medium does not match a 2026 medium. As noted in vintage, thrift and consignment in Toronto, measure flat rather than trusting the tag. Examine cuffs, underarms, hems and closures in natural daylight.

Check tags to date construction. Care labels became mandatory in the United States in 1972, and Canada required fibre content labels that same year. Per the first checks on vintage designer, nylon coil zippers rarely appear before the middle 1960s, while riri, Lampo and YKK sign their zippers.

Ask about the final sale rule before paying. If you want designer pieces second hand, with a price on each one, explore the pre owned shelf in Toronto at Utopia. (A soft tape measure in your pocket settles sizing questions before you reach the counter.)

Common questions

Where can I buy vintage clothing in Toronto?

The shoptoronto.co directory files 30 vintage rows across seven neighbourhoods, clustered mainly in Kensington Market and along Dundas Street West. The 505 Dundas and 501 Queen streetcars connect Kensington Market to rows on Dundas West, Ossington Avenue and Queen West.

Is Kensington Market good for vintage shopping?

Yes, Kensington Market is the densest vintage cluster in the directory, where 7 of its 8 directory boutiques sell vintage clothing. The shops sit along Kensington Avenue, Augusta Avenue and Nassau Street, with the 505 Dundas running 280 metres from the market middle. Doors open between 11:00 and noon on Saturday, making it the practical starting point on foot.

What are the best vintage stores in Toronto?

The best vintage store in Toronto depends on what era you want to buy. Exile Vintage is family owned since 1976, with band tees, sports jerseys and 1980s to 2000s stock, open Saturday from 11:00. Boho Chachkies opens at 12:00 with 1970s to Y2K stock, while Gadabout Vintage opens at 10:30 with clothing from the late 1800s to the late 1970s.

Every business above is independent, was verified open as of August 2026, and nobody paid to be here. If one has closed or moved, tell us at hello@shopwithin.co and we will fix it.

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