Formally established in 1845, Covent Garden Market is one of London Ontario's most treasured cultural landmarks.
In years past, farmers and shoppers mingled on sawdust covered floors where everything and anything was sold: meat, wild raspberries - even fire wood!
Today, the Market continues to be a centre of rural and urban exchange where wholesome, farm-fresh quality can be found each day of the week - from the city's best selection of organic foods, award-winning meats, ethnic foods, and the largest assortment of cheese in Southwestern Ontario to tempting sweets, beautiful flowers, and elegant restaurants.
Fantasy Fair (located inside Woodbine Shopping Centre) is Ontario's largest indoor amusement park, featuring 9 full-size rides, including an antique carousel. ferris wheel, bumper boats, train ride and much more. Woodbine Centre offers over 160 shops and services all under one roof! Come Shop & Play at Woodbine Centre and Fantasy Fair!
Shakespeare to the Shoreline is a series of themed self guided tour routes: antiques & Collectibles; Artisans & Art Galleries; Farm Markets; Gardens & Gardeners' Dreams; Live theatre & Performances; Nature Walks; Dining & Accommodation: Taste Trek - specialty food retail shops; Fashion Trek - a passion for Women's fashion shops.
Brochures are available to download: www.shakespearetotheshoreline.ca and by calling 1-800-561-7926 - Stratford Tourism and 1-800-280-7637 - Goderich Tourism
Southworks Outlet Mall is named after the South Works of Babcock & Wilcox. Dumfries Foundry, is the forerunner of B & W, and was founded in 1844 by James Andrews and James Crombie. The foundry was located on a site which is commonly thought to be where the Cambridge Bus Depot is now located.
Bacock & Wilcox continued at the South Works site until the building was sold in 1987. Today there are still many traces of antique machinery around the property. Two overhead cranes in the Mill building are capable of lifting 25 and 40 tons respectively. A line shaft of old wooden reels is still attached to the ceiling in Cambridge Towels Mill Outlet. Keep your eyes posted for other artifacts as you shop in these old buildings.
Square One is a shopper's dream with 360 stores and services, the largest mall in Ontario. Most of Canada's leading national retailers, several American retailers, specialty shops, over 40 places to eat and four major department stores are located here. The Cityside area of the mall features 30 new stores including a 10-screen Cineplex Odeon Cinema, Ontario's largest Old Navy store and many other stores not found in other malls.
Square One is conveniently located at Hwys. 403 and 10, twenty minutes from downtown Toronto and fifteen minutes from Toronto's Pearson International Airport.
The vibrant agricultural heritage of Waterloo Region has made St. Jacobs Country's two authentic farmers' markets popular attractions for local shoppers and visitors!
St. Jacobs Farmers' Markets continue to complement the strong agricultural activity of the area, and provide a unique and lively place to shop. At the markets, you will find aisle upon aisle of fresh produce from across Ontario and from local farm gardens. Plus, you will find meats, cheese, baking, crafts, home decor, furniture, clothes, tools and more. Local delicacies such as summer sausage and pure maple syrup are sold by Mennonite farmers who travel to market by horse and buggy. Indoors and outdoors, on the east and west side of Weber Street, you will find more than 600 vendors! Come and fill your market basket! Also, enjoy live performances by Buskers and year round special events!
Vaughan Mills features many of Canada’s firsts including Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Lucky Strike Lanes, NASCAR SpeedPark and Johnny Rockets. Whether you are seeking the latest fashion trends to fit your individual style or looking for a gift for a special occasion, make Vaughan Mills your choice for everyday shopping.
Vaughan Mills is located approximately 32 kilometres (20 miles) north of
downtown Toronto, at Highway 400 and Rutherford Road. From Highway
400 North, exit at Bass Pro Mills Drive or Rutherford Road.
The centre is conveniently accessible from all areas of Toronto including
Highway 7, Highway 401 and Highway 407 Express Toll Route.
