One of the best curated stores in Toronto. Gadabout is the old curiosity shop only better! It's filled with items from the late 1800s through the late 1970s. Curios, nostalgia, ephemera - oodles of paper, incredible vintage posters, tons of fabulous vintage clothing and accessories for men and women. Amazing textiles. It is a well-known haunt for wardrobe, prop and set decorators for film and theatre production. Gadabout does not carry furniture. If it's small, cool, enigmatic, it's probably in the store. The store contains a myriad of drawers all labeled and organized with items ranging from spats and opera glasses to slide rulers and office supplies. There's even a whole area of vintage housewares. Gadabout is not a consignment shop.
The staff are very friendly, and there’s a wide variety of shoes and clothing on the first floor. This store definitely takes you back in time! The items are a bit pricey, but vintage pieces are always worth it.
October 2025
Lots of treasures! All kinds of knickknacks, there’s something for everybody in this shop. Be sure to spend time in the drawers because that’s where the more affordable (under $15) items are. Staff is knowledgeable and doesn’t hound you like at some other vintage stores.
September 2025
Very easy to spend a lot of time rummaging around in this space. I love the setup of various drawers you can open up and look through. It feels like you've stepped into another time period, and there are lots of cool trinkets and treasures to find.
