The Toronto shopping neighbourhood known for its upscale tenants has just welcomed an unlikely new neighbour, Urban Planet.
Bloor Street is notably home to a crowd of luxury retailers such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Chanel, and more. Although it also has more approachable residents like Aritzia, Roots, and Winners, to name a few, the street is well-known for its high-end occupants. Urban Planet, however, is known for its affordable fashion offerings.
The new Urban Planet location is taking over where Club Monaco once lived, in a picturesque, historical building, which features large columns and a small staircase leading up to its doors — an undeniable contrast to Urban Planet locations we’re used to visiting.
According to Retail Insider, a 2-year lease has been signed by YM Inc. (Urban Planet’s parent company), even though the sign outside the store says it’s a “pop-up.”
The store, which offers trendy, affordable apparel and accessories for men, women, and teens, is located at 157 Bloor Street West in Toronto and is open for the public to shop as of October 11th, 2024. It also features a section dedicated to Forever 21.
Opinions in the comments of Urban Planets Instagram post announcing its new location are divided. One comment states, “This brand does not match with the architectural elegance of the building,” another says, “Weird store to have in Yorkville…” While other comments seem to be excited about the new location sharing, “YESSSSS” and “EPICCCCCC.”
Will you be visiting the new Bloor Street Urban Planet location?
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Time to say au revoir. It’s been announced today that one of Toronto’s fanciest French restaurants, Le Société, will be closing at the end of the year.
Le Société has been a fixture on Bloor Street for 8 years and it’s a favourite to many, including celebrities who frequented the Bloor Yorkville scene.
The French bistro, owned by INK Entertainment, was so popular in Toronto that its success inspired a second location to open in Montreal after just one year.
“We have had an amazing tenure on Bloor Street with La Société,” said the company’s CEO, Charles Khabouth, in a press release announcing the closure on Wednesday. “We attribute this lifespan to our talented chefs, staff, and of course our loyal customers. The city is evolving, as are we, and we think Toronto is ready for what we have coming.”
Le Société will offer guests a four-course dinner on Tuesday December 10, that will feature a $90 set menu and $45 wine pairing option.
To celebrate one last time, Le Société will serve a $100 prix fixe menu starting at 7:30 p.m. on December 31. In addition, folks can also enjoy a live DJ performance and complimentary sparkling wine at midnight.
If Le Société’s closing has you down, then cheer up because it’s reported that this closure will make room for a brand new INK Entertainment-owned spot that’ll sit in the soon to be vacated space.
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Every year, Toronto seems to be stepping up their game on the festivities, and no one is mad about it.
Everywhere you look, holiday decorations are displayed all over the city — and we are still over a month away from Christmas. If you’re looking to score some Instagram gold, or just feel like getting into the holiday spirit, there are plenty of radiant holiday trees sparkling around the city this season.
Here’s where to spot the most Instagrammable Christmas trees in Toronto:
Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Kicking off our Instagrammable Christmas tree list is this stunning tree at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. The north Toronto mall is home to the most luxurious brands, so it’s no surprise that this year’s tree is brought to you by Coach!
Fairmont Royal York
Each year, the Fairmont Royal York goes all out with its Christmas decorations and this year is no different. Stepping into the historic hotel during the holidays is like stepping into a Christmas wonderland. There are tons of photo opportunities to be had, so take advantage of them while you can! And don’t forget to check out the animated window display and “gingery” lobby display while you’re there.
Bloor-Yorkville
Don’t miss the stunning displays and decor throughout the Bloor-Yorkville area. The incredible Holiday Magic display includes not only the beautiful tree, but 138 other trees draped in twinkling lights. With a warm drink in hand, this stretch is sure to put you into the holiday mood.
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Toronto’s 108-foot sparkly Christmas tree spans from the ground floor of the CF Eaton Centre to the ceiling. This is a prime spot to do your holiday shopping, so be sure to take in the magic before the end of the year! If you’re wondering how they got the Christmas tree inside, CF Eaton Centre’s marketing manager spilled the beans to us!
The Distillery District
Head over to the Toronto Christmas Market in the Distillery and enjoy the wonderful seasonal atmosphere at the beautifully historic Distillery District. Taking a cute holiday picture under the giant tree will become one of your favourite holiday traditions!
CF Shops At Don Mills
Another shopping centre worth checking out over the holidays is CF Shops At Don Mills. There you’ll find one of Toronto’s tallest outdoor Christmas trees, outdoor fire pits, giant twinkling reindeers, and beautiful light spheres and tunnels.
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