Shop Local in Little Portugal | Destination Toronto

Visit this up-and-coming west-end neighbourhood for unique fashion, lifestyle and foodie finds.

Little Portugal is an eclectic emerging neighbourhood bordered by Little Italy to the east and Parkdale to the west. Its main strip, Dundas Street West, is also known as Rua Açores in a nod to the Azorean immigrants who largely comprise Toronto’s Portuguese community. Dundas Street West is characterized by century-old low-rise buildings that now house some of the city’s best restaurants, chicest bars and coolest independent retailers.

Whether you’re loading up on gifts or treating yourself to some splurges, you’ll be sure to find captivating items from Little Portugal’s independently owned retailers. Here are eight of our fave shops to find distinctive mementos for the wardrobe, home, bath, body and more.

For design lovers

Saudade is a lifestyle store specializing in Portuguese designs and artisan traditions. Step inside to be transported from Toronto to a warm Iberian embrace, with colourful handmade items sourced from Porto in the north to the coastal Algarve in the south. A darling of local design lovers, Saudade offers a finely curated selection of housewares, fashion and foodie gifts.

For fashionable finds

Bringing the laid-back California vibe to Little Portugal, Three Fates mixes contemporary designers with carefully picked vintage pieces at reasonable prices. This store is like shopping in your stylish friend’s closet, with a seamless blend of old and new pieces. If you’re ever in doubt, you can get some one-on-one fashion assistance by booking a personal shopping appointment.

For local souvenirs

Easy Tiger Goods offers a chill shopping experience. Peruse the shop’s collection of locally made and designed items from indie labels like Province Apothecary and Rush Home Ceramics.

For a wardrobe update

Soop Soop is a fashion lover’s dream: a boutique that carries the most hard-to-come-by fashion brands alongside avant-garde fashion magazines. The clothes within the store help bring the editorial spreads to life, showcasing unique structural pieces of clothing and mixed-metal jewelry that you likely won’t find anywhere else. If you're looking to be more fashion-forward, then this shop should be your first stop.

For local logos

Even though it may be tiny, Beadle is packed with items designed and created right here in Toronto. Show your neighbourhood pride by sporting a Dufferin Tracks or Brock Ave T-shirt, or keep up your resolution to live in an eco-friendly way by shopping some of their more sustainable brands.

For boho vibes

Add warm and intricately woven textiles to your home after stopping by The Wanderly. Showcasing well-crafted goods from around the world, its shelves are filled with everything from vintage Moroccan poufs and rugs to ethically made, small-batch apparel and accessories. The store specializes in natural earth tones that bring out the boho vibes to create a cozy sanctuary in your home.