From The Fairmont Royal York Best Nearby Shopping (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Toronto, ON Brookfield Place (Shopping - Shopping Centers) 181 Bay St, Toronto  ON • 416-777-6480 Distance: ~219 m         Description: DOWNTOWN. Brookfield Place is an office/retail complex comprised of two towers connected by a phenomenal six-story atrium designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava. The place is wortha visit just to ogle the cathedral-like atrium, but there are a number of interesting boutiques and high-end shops, restaurants and cafes here as well, plus the Hockey Hall of Fame. Brookfield Place is conveniently connected to the underground PATH system and the subway. Individual business hours vary. Nicholas Hoare (Shopping - Book Stores) 45 Front St E, Toronto  ON  M5E 1B3 • 416-777-2665 Distance: ~0.617 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. It's the quintessential specialty bookstore: hardwood floors, inviting couches and armchairs, and shelf upon shelf of the printed word. British books are a specialty, but the variety is impressive, and if they don't have it in stock they will do their best to get it for you. The shop hosts occasional signings and readings, and they have a fun special series called Books and Brunch which takes place at the King Edward Hotel. Queen Street West (Shopping - Shopping Districts) Queen St W, Toronto  ON Distance: ~0.700 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. Destination of fashionistas and society divas, Queen Street West is Toronto's answer to Rodeo Drive. The hippest retailers line both sides of the street, with independents centered around West Queen West (between Bathurst and Shaw). Look for cutting edge clothing, shoes and accessories from leading international designers, one-of-a-kind pieces that will make you the envy of all your friends, and a wide selection of antique and retro furniture and decorative items. Mediatheque (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 150 John St National Film Board, Toronto  ON  M5V 3C3 • 416-973-3012 Distance: ~0.843 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. The National Film Board's Mediatheque is a film buff's fantasy. At one of 14 viewing stations you can watch hard-to-find animated, documentary, short and feature films from the collection of over 2000, or catch a special screening at the cinema. And the shop sells a vast array of films, from seldom-seen gems to historic works to blockbusters. If you have a DVD collection of epic proportions, or want to amass one, add this to your list of places to check out! Toronto Eaton Centre (Shopping - Shopping Centers) 220 Yonge St, Toronto  ON  M5B 2H1 • 416-598-8560 Distance: ~0.882 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. The Eaton Centre is huge. The glass-ceilinged, multi-story structure spans two city blocks, and is home to more than 250 shops and over 40 places to eat. Among the well-known retailers here are Sephora, Abercrombie & Fitch, Roots, Timberland, Lululemon Athletica, Shoppers Drug Mart, Indigo Books & Music, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma. Mind Games (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 260 Yonge St Toronto Eaton Centre, Toronto  ON  M5B 2L9 • 416-977-8994 Distance: ~1.003 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. Puzzles, game sand toys for brainiacs. And for the rest of us too. Distillery Historic District (Shopping - Shopping Districts) Front St and Parliament, Toronto  ON Distance: ~1.656 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. At the center of this district is the former Gooderham & Worts Distillery, a massive facility that, in its heyday, produced 2.1 million gallons of spirits annually. The business shut down in 1990, and the site was used as a movie location for about a decade. In 2003, the area reopened as Toronto's first pedestrian district, with a focus on the arts. The brick-lined streets are home to numerous art galleries and performance venues, cafes and retail boutiques. In record time, the National Historic Site has become one of the city's most visited shopping and entertainment districts. Tours are available (walking or via Segway) – call 866-405-8687 to reserve a space. Soma Chocolates (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 55 Mill St, Toronto  ON  M5A 3C4 • 416-815-7662 Distance: ~1.804 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. You deserve a reward, don't you? Of course you do! A chocolate truffle is just right – rich and indulgent, but not too big. Soma's chocolate is considered by many local chefs to be the finest in town, and you'll find it on a number of restaurant menus. Try it for yourself at their shop in the Distillery District. In addition to traditional but oh-so-decadent candies, you can enjoy contemporary creations, gelato, cookies and hot chocolate. Kensington Market (Shopping - Shopping Centers) Oxford St, Toronto  ON Distance: ~1.919 km User Rating: 6 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. Located just west of Chinatown, this matrix of busy streets is defined by a broad offering of produce, meats and dry goods. The area becomes an open-air market on Saturday – the busiest day of the week. The market originated during British settlement in the 1790s and has since undergone many permutations due to flurries of immigration that brought in folks representing more than 30 cultural backgrounds. Bordered by Spadina Avenue, Dundas Street, Bathurst Street and College Street. Individual business hours vary, but most are open daily from 11am-7pm. Bakka - Phoenix Science Fiction Bookstore (Shopping - Book Stores) 697 Queen St W, Toronto  ON  M6J 1E6 • 416-963-9993 Distance: ~1.932 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. Located in the midst of the bustling Queen West Village, Bakka-Phoenix is small but they have a great selection and the staff is beyond knowledgeable. Die-hard sci-fi and fantasy fans will find kindred souls here, and perhaps the next big thing: writers Robert J. Sawyer and Tanya Huff, among others, are former employees. You won't find all the associated goods often stocked at similar shops, however – there are no toys, no action figures, no games, no collectibles, and no comics. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.