Shopping to Indulge Your Dark Nature
These shops cater to those who like horror, fantasy, and related curiosities. Whether you’re searching for a human skull, a Harry Potter scarf, or a Paul Tremblay novel, you can find it shopping at one of these stores.
Bakka Phoenix Books
84 Harbord Street
Neighbourhood: Harbord Village
Information: https://www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com
Canada’s oldest science fiction, horror, and fantasy bookstore. They offer author appearances, readings, panels, and offsite events of all kinds. Support local, independent bookstores!
Skull Store Oddity Shop and Prehistoria Natural History Centre
1193 Weston Road
Neighbourhood: Mt. Dennis
Information: https://www.skullstore.ca
Canada’s top oddity shop, with hundreds of ethically-sourced animal skulls, skeletons, taxidermy, fossils, minerals, and more—including real human skulls.
Gifts from the Earth
320 Danforth Avenue
Neighbourhood: Greektown
Information: https://geologicgallery.com/store/
High-quality mineral specimens, authentic fossils, spiritual items, local-artist jewellery and fine art to generate an oasis of wonder which evokes appreciation for nature’s design. Sister store to Geologic (below).
Geologic
346 Queen Street West
Neighbourhood: Fashion District
Information: https://geologicgallery.com/store/
High-quality mineral specimens, authentic fossils, spiritual items, local-artist jewellery and fine art to generate an oasis of wonder which evokes appreciation for nature’s design. Sister store to Gifts from the Earth (above). I love the tyrannosaur skull in the window.
Curiosa
1273 Queen Street West
Neighbourhood: Parkdale
Information: http://www.curiosasociety.com
A place of marvels, containing a diverse selection of eclectic curios, vintage reproductions, quirky novelties, and licensed magical goods such as Harry Potter.
The Occult Shop
1373 Bathurst Street
Neighbourhood: Wychwood
Information (unofficial page): https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Occult-Shop/195361557154739
In addition to candles, incense, oils, herbs, and books on the occult, the shop provides tarot readings. They also have formulas to make over 1,000 recipe concoctions with scented oils.