# Best Vintage Shops in Kensington Market

The best vintage and thrift clothing shops in Kensington Market, Toronto's bohemian shopping district known for decades-old vintage stores lining Kensington Avenue and Augusta Avenue. · community starter list

Looking for vintage shops in Kensington Market? This community-voted list of 8 currently puts Courage My Love (Kensington Market, Toronto) in the top spot. Rankings move with every vote — last updated Aug 15, 2026.

**Where:** [Third Platz](/.md) / [Canada](/canada.md) / [Toronto](/canada-toronto.md) / Kensington Market
**Updated:** 2026-08-15 02:05:31

1. **[Courage My Love](/e/583.md)** (shop) — Open since 1975, this is widely considered the oldest vintage store in the market, packed floor to ceiling with clothing, jewelry, beads, and cashmere sweaters at low prices. — score 0
2. **[Exile Vintage](/e/584.md)** (shop) — A longtime fixture on Kensington Avenue since the mid-1970s, focused on 1940s-60s vintage clothing, worn-in Levi's, and costume pieces that have drawn stylists and collectors for decades. — score 0
3. **[Urban Catwalk](/e/585.md)** (shop) — A family-run shop on Kensington Avenue known for affordable prices and an eclectic mix of combat boots, sports jerseys, camo jackets, and streetwear accessories. — score 0
4. **[Space Vintage](/e/586.md)** (shop) — A mother-daughter run boutique on Kensington Avenue leaning toward glam occasion-wear and dresses, with a curated selection and in-store styling help. — score 0
5. **[Vintage Depot](/e/587.md)** (shop) — This Kensington Avenue location stocks a deep selection of sportswear, concert t-shirts, and vintage denim, part of a small local chain with roots in the market. — score 0
6. **[Lost Boys Vintage](/e/588.md)** (shop) — Specializes in vintage spanning the 1960s through Y2K, with a standout lineup of leather jackets, cowboy boots, and Harley Davidson gear for riders and collectors alike. — score 0
7. **[King of Kensington](/e/589.md)** (shop) — A no-frills, well-organized vintage shop on Augusta Avenue in business for decades, known for its denim section, military surplus, and men's outerwear. — score 0
8. **[Public Butter](/e/590.md)** (shop) — An 8,000-square-foot vintage flagship that opened in 2025 in the former Blue Banana Market space on Augusta Avenue, offering curated deadstock and vintage clothing from the 1960s through the 2000s alongside independent vendor booths. — score 0

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