Join the Vintage Crawl Challenge and Win Exciting Prizes

The adventure of thrifting and taking care of the planet while promising a unique find is a vibe on its own. And while Toronto is home to many great vintage clothing stores, Riverside in the East End has several independent shops close to each other. Get ready for Riverside’s first-ever Vintage Crawl on Thursday, June 20th, from 6pm-10pm! Join the Riverside Vintage Crawl Challenge and discover hidden gems, from fashion to home decor and pre-loved items. Keep our planet green while filling your life with style and good vibes.

It’s easy: use Vibemap to explore Riverside, add vibes and tips, save and share places with friends, and check-in or visit spots. The more you use Vibemap, the more “Challenge Points” you earn, increasing your chances of winning local prizes like Riverside swag and gift cards to local spots. Stay tuned for more details!




Here are five vintage clothing shops in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood you must check out:

Second Voyage Vintage

Step into Second Voyage and experience a fresh approach to vintage decor. Their collection features a diverse array of unique housewares and clothing with a modern twist. Second Voyage prioritizes quality, offering items with a versatile and timeless appeal that seamlessly blend with current trends. Their top-quality vintage finds are curated to elevate your style with a touch of retro charm.

Good Juice Box Vintage

From graphic tees and shirts to vintage denim and cargoes, Good Juice Box boasts a well-curated inventory, which is personally handpicked by the owner. If you want to know more about an item on display, check the price tags for fun, handwritten descriptions.

Ran's Closet

Ran’s Closet carries a good mix of vintage clothing (the patched moto jackets are a highlight) and one-off reworked/upcycled pieces. For those into K-fashion, they stock brand new apparel from Korean ready-to-wear brands as well.

Arts Market

Although Arts Market is more of a gift shop and vendor market for 50+ local artisans, they do carry secondhand clothing. There’s a small display on the main floor which includes a selection of bags; but down in the basement, there’s more vintage goods to browse through.

Common Sort

Looking for shoes? Common Sort has a great selection of pre-loved footwear neatly displayed. They also offer a personal shopper service if you need help finding the right pieces. Plus, it's a fantastic spot to bring your clothing that's ready for a new owner to show it off. Thrift is the real green!

Circle your calendars for June 20th

Join us for a special event featuring all the stores on this list, along with a small curated market outdoors at Queen Garden Centre & Cafe. Enjoy in-store promotions, live DJ sets, and more surprises throughout the day!

About the Author:

Riverside

The Riverside Business Improvement Area is one of Toronto’s first BIAs, founded by local business and property owners in 1980. The BIA spans 10 vibrant blocks of Queen St East from the iconic Queen Street viaduct (Riverside Bridge) at the Don Valley, to just east of the world-famous De Grassi Street, and south to the growing Baseball Place community.