Curated Shopping in Yorkville

Enjoy breakfast at KOST, which sits on the 44th floor of the Bisha Hotel offering panoramic views of Toronto's skyline, as well as a complete breakfast menu and brunch offerings. Inspired by the California coast, you will dine al fresco with views of the city and the sweeping rooftop infinity pool.
Choose from coconut pancakes, avocado toast, and cold-pressed juices to enjoy. Even if it's winter, you'll experience a laid-back atmosphere rivaling a California beach vacation.
Open Hours: Sunday – Wednesday: 8AM – 11PM Thursday: 8AM – 12AM Friday and Saturday: 8AM – 2AM

While in Yorkville, if you do not valet, you can park at the Manulife Centre and then go shopping at Holt Renfrew, Canada's premier luxury department store.
Open Hours: Monday – Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wander and browse through Holt Renfrew, a high-end Canadian department store. This large, luxury store sits on Bloor Street, which is also home to other prestigious fashion houses like Burberry and Louis Vuitton. You can roam around Holts and then wander or window-shop along Toronto's famous fashion streets. There is valet parking on-site.
Open Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Please note, the shop does not open until noon on Sundays. If this is the case, you may walk around Kensington Market on your way over to Yorkville instead, which is Toronto's famous Bohemian neighborhood and open air market known for its vintage shops and art community.
If you are in the mood for art this morning, a visit to the famous AGO will not leave you indifferent. There are a variety of exhibits on display, which are constantly being updated. Whatever activity you choose to do today, head there after breakfast.

Yorkville is famous for its fashion shops, as well as its galleries. Tagliatella Galleries' bright, designer space will remind and show you work from famous thought-provoking popular culture artists like Andy Warhol, Banksy, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. With locations in famous cities like New York, Palm Beach, and Paris, Toronto's outpost surely doesn't miss. Admire and dream of owning one of the sought-after pieces, or splurge if you're on the hunt for a fantastic art collecting opportunity.
Open Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM and by appointment (call +1 416-864-3850).
Please note, the gallery is closed Mondays and Sundays. If this is the case, you can visit Galerie Leroyer, another contemporary art gallery nearby with rotating exhibitions.

Visiting the world-renowned fashion houses surely is a must, but you also cannot miss the impeccable curation found in Yorkville's smaller, local shops.
Pop into WDLT117, a designer concept store, which is just around the corner from Holts, to browse expertly curated men's and women's luxury designer clothing, accessories, and shoes. Specializing in emerging brands and trending pieces, WDLT117 selects exciting pieces from designers all around the world. Stopping in will give you a sense of the next big trends and peak your creative curiosities.
Open Hours Sunday – Wednesday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday – Saturday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM

Stroll down the street with your coffee to 119 Corbo, a minimalist design space and clothing store. The shop offers contemporary designer womenswear from brands like The Row, Jil Sander, and Rick Owens. Highly curative with attentive service, this is one of the best shops in Toronto for a truly unique and luxurious shopping experience.
Open Hours Monday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

Walk down the street on Hazelton Avenue and stop at George C. a three-story historic brownstone filled with an eclectic mix of womenswear and a stellar curation of shoes for women and men. Shop designer labels like Altuzarra, BY FAR, and Gianvito Rossi.
Open Hours: Monday & Sunday: Closed Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Established 20 years ago by restaurateur and Top Chef Canada judge Janet Zuccarini, Trattoria Nervosa serves up some of Toronto's best Italian dishes in a quaint little yellow house. There is an outdoor patio to enjoy during the summertime or cozy up with a warm hearty meal inside if it's a bit chillier outside.
Note, the restaurant does not take reservations, so you may want to pop in a bit earlier to put your name on the waitlist. You can mosey around the shops and streets in the meantime.
For more information, please visit official website.
Open Hours: Monday & Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12 – 10PM Thursday – Tuesday: 12 – 11PM Sunday: 12 – 10PM
You may also visit Sassafraz and Bar Reyna for lunch, in the event you cannot dine at Trattoria Nervosa.

Walk back to Manulife Centre to pick up your car and make your way out of the city.

Head out of Toronto and back to Detroit. For your first stop on the way back home, take a stroll on the Waterfront Trail in Hamilton for a refreshing lookout view. You can see the cities of Hamilton, Burlington, Waterdown, and Dundas all in the distance from this vantage point.

You won't have time to stop in, but make sure to look out for Dundurn Castle as you drive by. The castle is an incredible and historic neoclassical mansion dating back to 1835. Formerly commissioned and owned by a Canadian political leader, today it serves as a museum. Catch the grand views on your way out of town.

You can park and charge your car here. Head into the building to grab some dinner, utilize the restrooms, and have coffee at Starbucks or Tim Hortons. Type: Tesla Supercharger 8 plugs Power: 120 kW

Step out for a rest and sit at the picnic area to rest and eat while your car charges.

Go back to your car and head to Detroit.

Veer a little off the highway to watch the sunset at Port Stanley Beach. This vast, sandy shoreline sits on the north side of Lake Erie and is typically quite bustling in the summertime. The beach calms down in the evening for a relaxing walk on the shoreline as the sun goes down.

If you need to charge your car up a bit, you can stop by here, put your car on charge, relax and treat yourself at one of the local cafés.
Type: Tesla Supercharger 8 plugs Power: 150 kW