The Ultimate Guide to Toronto’s Vintage Stores

From stores that specialize in designer steals (hello, new Chanel bag) to boutiques dedicated to curating the perfect collection of jeans, celebrate National Thrift Store Day by hitting up some of the best second-hand stores in Toronto.

Below, we’ve listed some of our fave spots, so grab some friends and start hunting!

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