Gadabout is one of the best curated stores in Toronto, an old curiosity shop filled with items from the late 1800s through the late 1970s. It is a treasure hunting spot with lots of antique finds, curios, nostalgia, and ephemera. The store contains oodles of paper, incredible vintage posters, and tons of fabulous vintage clothing and accessories for men and women, with a particularly fun and rich collection of beautifully detailed pieces. There are amazing textiles, vintage housewares, and all kinds of knickknacks and trinkets. It is a well-known haunt for wardrobe, prop and set decorators for film and theatre production. Gadabout does not carry furniture and is not a consignment shop.
The space is filled with a myriad of labeled and organized drawers, containing items ranging from spats and opera glasses to slide rulers and office supplies. This is where more affordable items can be found. It is very easy to spend a lot of time rummaging around, feeling like you've stepped into another time period. The staff is knowledgeable, happy to help assist with any niche, big, small, or strange item, and does not hound customers unnecessarily. The selection ranges from affordable trinkets to more unique big ticket items, with something for everybody.
If you’re looking for a little antique market packed with tons of quirky vintage finds in every nook and cranny this is it! Clothes, jewellery, artwork, figurines, cameras and everything else! A great spot in the neighbourhood to check out when the antiquing craving hits!
June 2026
This is Toronto's best vintage store! It has such a wide collection of clothing, shoes and accessories as well as other knick knacks. Don't let the small store front size fool you, there's two floors and it's packed to the brim with interesting finds for those who have time to hunt for treasures :)
June 2026
You could spend days looking and still.not see it all. Beautifully curated collection with huge attention to detail. The staff are so friendly and notice everything. Kind to everyone and so encouraging. You feel better just going in
