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Ten Thousand Villages

2599 Yonge St. (at Sheldrake Blvd.); plus three other GTA locations • View on map »
416-932-1673

Whisper it quietly, but globalization can be a force for good. This non-profit operation sells home furnishings, jewellery and knick-knacks by Third World artisans, and aims to raise awareness about sustainable development and fair trade. The selection is eclectic: bamboo curtains from Vietnam ($40), Guatemalan floor pillows ($62), Peruvian vases ($42) and address books from India ($10). Countries in need of immediate relief are often highlighted.

Hours:: spring–summer, M–W 10–7, Th 10–8, F 10–7, Sa 10–6, Su noon–5; fall–winter, M–Th 10–7, F–Sa 10–6, Su noon–5

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2599 Yonge St. (at Sheldrake Blvd.); plus three other GTA locations
416-932-1673

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