Outlet stores in Toronto give in-the-know shoppers quality deals on the same stuff they try to sell you for full price (well - most of the time). As a bonus, these standalone stores are usually a lot more accessible than GTA-area outlet malls. Though many of these are far from downtown shopping hot spots (all the better for snagging warehouse-sized spaces), the end savings make them well worth a visit.
Here are my picks for the top outlet stores in Toronto.
See also: The top 10 outlet malls near Toronto
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Technically, you won't find last season's Holt Renfrew castoffs here - the luxury department store's outlet at Vaughan Mills orders in its merchandise specially - but that doesn't mean you won't walk away with a Rebecca Minkoff bag at way below retail.
Urban Barn
At this Canadian housewares brand's outlet in Scarborough, you'll find deals on slightly-dinged and out-of-season furniture, linens and knick-knacks, with some pieces marked down as high as 85%.
Au Lit Fine Linens
Bedding's not exactly a fun thing to splurge on (at least, not until you're home happily dozing on your new Egyptian cotton sheets). Take the sting out of the shopping experience at this bedding outlet at Yonge and Davisville (just down the street from the main store), where you can score deals as high as 80% off.
Kitchen Stuff Plus
If you're looking to slice some price off that new knife block, head to this kitchenware chain's massive outlet store on Orfus Road, which handles clearance and overstock for their three Toronto locations.
Casalife
At Casalife's warehouse outlet in South Etobicoke, you'll find hefty discounts on floor models and showroom samples of their condo-friendly furniture. Pieces tend to be knocked down to about 40% off - you can check out a sample selection online, though the clearance centre gets new models frequently, so the wares are ever-changing.
Roots
Like Gap and J. Crew, Roots stocks its outlet stores largely with lower-cost pieces made specifically for outlet locations (so you might not necessarily find that jacket or bag you were lusting after). But at their Orfus Road factory outlet, many of the "Roots 73" items still represent decent value - and what main-line pieces you'll find sprinkled in are heavily discounted.
Danier
In case you missed their killer Boxing Day sales, don't fret: The Canadian leather goods company offloads last season's extras to this outlet store on St. Clair West, located adjacent to their head office. Find some surprisingly-trendy bombers, moto jackets and coats, as well as bags and accessories, for significantly marked-down prices.
Running Room
North York is home to a clearance outlet for the Canadian chain of running stores. Clothing and shoes are organized by size, with shoppers reporting ample selection for more common shoe sizes (5s and 11s might have a tougher time). With a little luck, you can snag a pair of runners for as low as $30.
Nine West
With a little patience and luck, Nine West's outlet stores, like their Orfus Road outpost, can be a goldmine for shoe lovers. Frustratingly, not every pair gets mega-marked down (this is particularly the case for new arrivals) - but if something's been out on the floor for a while, you're sure to get a deal.
Europe Bound
It's haphazardly organized and made of plenty of odd sizes, but this outdoor-gear outlet at Queen and Parliament is a great place to go treasure-hunting for performancewear - you'll find North Face, Patagonia and Under Armour gear marked down up to 50% off.
Did I miss any? Leave your favourite Toronto outlet store in the comments.
by Natalia Manzocco via blogTO
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