Avolta’s Dufry brand has unveiled its newest duty free store at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Toronto Duty Free. The 170 sqm shop in Terminal 3 offers a collection of Canadian-made products alongside a curated selection of wine, spirits, and confectionery.
The store is the first of several new shops planned as part of the company’s collaboration with Greater Toronto Airports Authority. The partnership aims to elevate the retail experience at the airport, which saw 46.8 million passengers in 2024 as Canada’s busiest airport.
Located in Terminal 3 near Gate C36, the new store offers travelers a taste of Canada, ranging from Ontario’s Peller Estates wine and Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers to Turkey Hill’s maple syrup, Sundance Seafood, and Avolta’s private label Exploring Canada. Toronto Duty Free also features international brands such as Toblerone, Lindt, Godiva, Johnnie Walker, Grey Goose and Patrón, among others.
“Our new Toronto Duty Free store greatly expands the duty free offerings at Toronto Pearson and is the first phase of a significant retail revitalization taking place in the coming months and years,” said Kate Herzig, Executive Vice President, Duty Free North America & Canada Operations, Avolta. “We are proud of our longstanding partnership with Greater Toronto Airports Authority as we continue to make travelers happier during their journey through Toronto Pearson – part of our vision to create a travel experience revolution.”
“We’re always working to enhance the passenger experience at Toronto Pearson, and that includes expanding the range of retail options available,” said Kurush Minocher, Interim Chief Commercial Officer, Toronto Pearson. “This exciting new duty free store is another step toward offering travelers more choice, greater convenience, and an elevated shopping experience when they pass through our airport.”
Toronto Duty Free is part of Phase One in the airport’s retail revitalization. Plans are already underway to expand the location, adding approximately 340 square meters of concessions space featuring luxury cosmetics and fragrance brands.
VIP Club Avolta
Over the next few weeks, travelers passing through Terminal 3 who are members of the Club Avolta loyalty program also will have the opportunity to relax and unwind within the new Toronto Duty Free store in a special VIP area. Here, Dufry has created a unique, members-only experience for travelers, inviting them to relax and enjoy complimentary tastings prior to their flight. Club Avolta members who then decide to shop at Toronto Duty Free can enjoy special member pricing in addition to the duty free savings.
Dufry currently operates nearly 50,000 sqf of duty free concessions space in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 of Toronto Pearson. Its stores feature luxury brands such as CHANEL, Estée Lauder, Lancôme, Dior, M·A·C, Burberry, Ferragamo, Longchamp, Omega, and Bulgari, among others.
