25 awesome Toronto Boxing Day 2011 sales that will inspire you to don gay apparel (i.e. pants)

December 26 (or, in some parts, Boxing Day) is one of the worst days to leave the house, especially if the reason for leaving the house is shopping. People become vicious, elbowing single mothers for toasters or an eighth television (because who doesn’t need an eighth television?). But we’ve made some calls and have taken stock of some of the worthwhile deals in the city for men, women and children (and, of course, shops that cater to him and her, the whole family and homeowners) that will take us away from Best Buy, Future Shop or Walmart. Check out 25 safe bets for Boxing Day sales this year after the jump.

MEN

Harry Rosen • 50 per cent off a selection of suits, jackets, dress shirts, ties, shoes and more (also, those who show up before noon receive $150 off a purchase of a suit) • Monday, December 26 • 82 Bloor St. W., 416-972-0556

Oliver Spencer • 50–70 per cent off all stock • Monday, December 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. • 962 Queen St. W., 647-348-7673

Philip Sparks • Up to 75 per cent off • Monday, December 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • 63 Ossington Ave., 647-382-1827

Theodore 1922 • Up to 70 per cent off • Monday, December 26 and Tuesday, December 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • 497 Bloor St. W., 416-850-0175

Uncle Otis • 20–50 per cent off clothing, footwear and accessories • Monday, December 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. • 26 Bellair St., 416-920-2281

WOMEN

The Narwhal • 50 per cent off all fall merchandise • Monday, December 26 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • 8 Price St., suite 101, 416-960-2223

Nathalie-Roze and Co. • 20–70 per cent off everything in store • Wednesday, December 28 to Saturday, December 31 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. • 1015 Queen St. E., 416-792-1699

Pink Tartan • It has been confirmed that store stock will be up to 30 per cent off, but we’re told we can expect greater discounts • Monday, December 26 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. • 77 Yorkville Ave., 416-967-7700

Rac Boutique • 50 per cent off everything (excluding Kain label, Ksubi jeans, jewellery and handbags) • Monday, December 26 and Tuesday, December 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. • 124 Cumberland St., 647-352-4433

CHILDREN

Advice From a Caterpillar • Up to 70 per cent off select merchandise • Tuesday, December 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • 8 Price St., 416-960-2223

Kol Kid • Clothing, shoes and Christmas ornaments will be 50 per cent off, and toys will be 20 per cent off • Tuesday, December 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • 674 Queen St. W., 416-681-0368

MEN AND WOMEN

Chasse Gardée • Everything in store is 50 per cent off, with discounts of up to 70 per cent off • Monday, December 26 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. • 1084 Queen St. W., 416-901-9613

Dalston Grey • 25 per cent off menswear and up to 40 per cent off womenswear • Tuesday, December 27 to Friday, December 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. • 1317 Dundas St. W., 416-840-5447

Jonathan and Olivia • Up to 70 per cent off seasonal goods • Monday, December 26 • 49 Ossington Ave., 416-849-5956

Lileo • 50 per cent off jeans and up to 70 per cent off everything else in store • Monday, December 26 and Tuesday, December 27 • 55 Mill St., building 35, 416-413-1410

Robber • Up to 70 per cent off • Monday, December 26 • 863 Queen St. W., 647-351-0724

Woodlawn • 30 per cent off clothing (except men’s denim) and 30 per cent off shoes (except Mark McNairy) • Monday, December 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • 1491 Dundas St. W., 416-551-8000

MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Fred Perry • 50–70 per cent off all stock • Monday, December 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. • 964 Queen St. W., 416-538-3733

Holt Renfrew • Discounts vary (but expect some great surprises) • Monday, December 26 from 7 a.m. (hot cocoa served to those waiting in line from 6:30–7 a.m.) • All Toronto locations (hot cocoa at 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333)

Joe Fresh • Women’s and men’s tops from $4.94, sweaters from $9.94, pants from $14.94 and all outerwear and winter accessories up to 50 per cent off • Monday, December 26 • All Toronto locations

FURNITURE, ELECTRONICS AND KITCHEN

Bay Bloor Radio • Up to 40 per cent off speakers built and/or designed in Canada and other store merchandise • Monday, December 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m • Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor St. W., 416-967-1122

GH Johnson Trading Company • Furniture up to 40 per cent off and bedding up to 10 per cent off • Monday, December 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • 950 Dupont St., 416-532-6700

Liv by Au Lit • Clothing up to 50 per cent off and linens up to 30 per cent off • Monday, December 26 from 12 to 5 p.m. • 418 Eglinton Ave. W., 416-481-2300

Teatro Verde • 50 per cent off seasonal items • Monday, December 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • 98 Yorkville Ave., 416-966-2227

Visitor Parking • 25 per cent off regular priced items until January • Monday, December 26 to January 31 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve). • 254 King St. E., 416-350-7275