Sherway Gardens

Travel several km west of Toronto for the spacious Sherway Gardens mall in Etobicoke. Open since 1971, this mall has expanded every decade to include 1,182,000 square feet of retail, with a recent slant to more luxury brand and fashion-conscious items. The mall somehow seems much smaller than it is, with low hanging ceilings and a figure-8 layout. A recent $550 million dollar expansion make Sherway look gorgeous and modern. Sherway also has a farmer's market every Friday from 8am-2pm featuring farm-fresh eggs, baked goods and organic fruits and vegetables. There are now 215 stores, with Saks Fifth Avenue (150,000 square feet) and Nordstrom (140,000 square feet) recently added to the mix.