Originally Posted by YoshiPal2010 (Post 9447497)

I have been here 13 years, and still get yearnings for things from the UK, but the fact that they are not always readily available here is what makes them a treat! Why would anyone want to recreate their own "Little Britain" in Canada, when they no doubt railed against that sort of mindset in newcomers to the UK (and don't say that that attitude is not widespread back home -- I did it myself!).

Originally Posted by jericho (Post 9447601)

Sorry, but I'm really not sure what you are getting at. Who said anything about wanting to create Little Britain in Canada? There are plenty of American shops in the UK, as there are plenty of American restaurants.

Originally Posted by victorfoxtrot (Post 9447468)

I came to Canada for love so perhaps my perspective is very different to someone who has spent years trying to get to Canada to begin living what they consider to be their dream life. So whilst I am getting on fine out here, every once in a while I get a yearning for something from back in the UK. I think that's ok!?! I second the other comments on food shopping and the creativity of UK retailers and suppliers. Visiting the UK over the summer and will be making the most of Waitrose. :)

Oh and yes, to just make it clear, Next stores aren't open here, but they have recently started shipping to Canada.

Originally Posted by mumof2 (Post 9449751)

Next - yes i read they shipped here & signed up for emails

I moved to Canada for a better life with space, more relaxed & better env for my kids however, this doesnt mean that I have to wear my pjs out etc.. I miss nice, affordable clothing that we had in the UK - doesnt mean i want to go back, doesnt mean i want to create a "Little Britain"

Surely, we are allowed to pine for some things, doesnt mean we are knocking Canada at all - sure they are plenty of expats world over that miss things "natural" to their birthplace ie.. Tim Hortons

Originally Posted by Miss Clinique (Post 9450076)

www.nextdirect.com

I have ordered a couple of things. They came in two days, I didnt have to pay any duties or taxes. :thumbup:

Originally Posted by kate holt (Post 9456116)

I noticed in Vaughan Mall last week that there was a River Island - nothing like River Island in the UK. The Canadian version was bland, bland, bland!

Originally Posted by Joe_Sleepy (Post 9456205)

I don't recall the U.K. chain selling anything but badly made toot with random nonsense over-printed all over it.. Hardly the Kings Road or South Molton Street.. More akin to an overpriced Primark..

Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 9456626)

Forever 21 is in London now!