Queen Street West

Queen Street stretches right across Toronto, from east to west. Given its length and the fact that the Queen streetcar makes it possible to travel the street's full distance, it makes sense that Queen Street is dotted with neighbourhoods that have their own unique vibe and stores that range from mega-retailers to mom-and-pop shops. The stretch from University Avenue west to Spadina Avenue, known locally as Queen West, was the epitome of cool for shopping and entertainment in the 1980s and 1990s, and is still lined with leading U.S. retailers and great music venues. The street's gentrification has continued west of Spadina over the years, and today so-called West Queen West is home to great shopping for those interested in boutique design, vintage furniture and clothing and an almost overwhelming number of amazing dining options.