Even though Meghan Markle is American, she became an honorary Torontonian thanks to all those years she spent living here and filming Suits. The now-Duchess spent nearly six years living in our glorious city so she obviously discovered some local faves of her own. With the Markle Effect in full force and all eyes on everything she wears over in the United Kingdom, over here in Toronto, there is still major interest in finding Meghan’s former go-to spots. If you’ve always wanted to know where in Toronto Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex used to hang out in, then keep reading to find out.
Here are 7 of Meghan Markle’s favourite Toronto hot spots!
Gee Beauty
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Situated in the heart of Rosedale is Gee Beauty and it was one of Meghan’s go-to shopping destinations. Meghan told Elle Canada, that the store is “amazing for all the creature comforts you want—truth be told, I spend so much time in hair and makeup for work that in my off time I indulge with maintenance and relaxation vs. glam.”
Drake General Store
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Known for its selection of cute Canadiana gifts and fun essentials is Drake General Store and Meghan was reportedly spotted shopping here during the holiday season for gifts in 2016.
Terroni
Get your Italian food at Terroni just like Meghan Markle did while she was a Toronto resident. Apparently, she was a huge fan of the restaurants red chilies in oil (pepperoncini piccanti). You can purchase the chilies online, but we recommend coming in and enjoying a full meal — then take your beloved hot peppers to-go!
Blackbird Baking Co.
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It’s no secret that Meghan loved spending time in Kensington Market while she was living here in TO. One of her go-to spots was Blackbird Baking Co. and we hear her fave was the bakery’s Kensington sourdough loaf that’s made with red fife flour.
Sentaler
If you’ve paid any attention to Meghan’s wardrobe over the last few years, you’ll see that she has an appreciation for a well-made coat. One of Meg’s go-to designers happens to be Toronto-based Sentaler and she’s been spotted rocking the brands pieces many a time. The Duchess even wore a Sentaler coat during her first Christmas at Sandringham.
Miraj Hammam Spa by Caudalie
Miraj Hammam Spa
We can’t even begin to imagine the stress that Meghan must have been under as her new relationship with Prince Harry blossomed under public scrutiny. Meghan found solace and zen at the Miraj Hammam Spa by Caudalie that’s inside the Shangri-La Hotel. In a 2014 chat with Glamour, she called it her go-to spot for massages and facials.
Soho House
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In a short video shot for Holt Renfrew, Meghan described Toronto’s Soho House as her “working headquarters.” This members-only club is known for its celeb clients and the London location was where Meghan and Harry met for the first time. Back in her pre-Duchess days, Meghan managed to make an incognito appearance at the club’s Halloween party, according to journalist Katie Nicholl in her book, Harry: Life, Loss and Love.
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This Saturday marks the opening of the Invictus Games in Toronto. The sporting event, which is the only event for ill, wounded and injured active duty and Veteran service members, was founded by Prince Harry and will take place at various venues across Toronto from September 23 to 30, 2017.
Presented by Jaguar Land Rover and supported by iconic Canadian hat company Tilley Endurables, who is supplying 2,500 caps to the games, the Invictus Games includes sporting events like swimming, archery, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, and more, with 550 competitors from across the globe.
Tickets to the sporting events are super affordable for family and friends to attend, with entry to events just $25, and tickets to the opening and closing ceremonies (featuring performances by Alessia Cara, Sarah McLachlan, Bruce Springsteen, and more) ranging between $60 and $150. But if those tickets don’t fit in your budget, don’t fret — there are plenty of free sporting events you can check out, too! Archery, cycling, wheelchair tennis, golf, and the Jaguar Land Rover driving challenge are all free to attend.
Of course, the Invictus Games wouldn’t be the Invictus Games without Prince Harry. The dashing Prince has already landed in Toronto and is expected to make an appearance at the games, as well as former U.S. President Barack Obama (who will be delivering a speech on September 29), and FLOTUS Melania Trump.
If you’re planning on cheering on the games, be sure to grab one of the two hats Tilley Endurables specially designed for Invictus Games. For every Invictus Games hat purchased, Tilley will donate $5 to True Patriot Love Foundation, a charity focused on supporting Veterans and their families. Shop the hats here.
Learn more about the Invictus Games and get your tickets here.
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