Outlet stores in Toronto are a bargain-hunter's dream come true. These places usually offer great deals if you're willing to travel and spend time searching for that diamond in the rough.

Here are some of my picks for the top outlet stores in and around Toronto.

Aritzia

Located at the Toronto Premium Outlets in Halton Hills, you can find major markdowns on some of the brand's most popular items. They also offer personal styling and private shopping sessions. 

Urban Barn

This outlet is in Mississauga, but who minds a drive or GO Transit ride when you're getting great deals on new furniture and knick knacks for your home?

Adidas

While there are a number of Adidas Outlets in and around Toronto, the best location is the one at Vaughan Mills. Here, you can find the brand's hottest shoes and garments at discounts of up to 65 per cent off.

Ugg

The Australian boot and slipper brand has had a resurgence recently, and if you've also found yourself being swept away by Ugg-mania, check out the brand's newest outlet at Toronto Premium Outlets. (They also have an outlet at the Niagara Outlet Collection.)

Mondelez/Peak Freen's Cookie Outlet

This snack food giant has an outlet on O'Connor in East York with discounted and bulk prices on all sorts of chocolates, cookies, and crackers. Yum!

Roots

If you find an item with a "Roots 73" tag at this Castlefield Design District outlet, remember it was made specifically for this factory store. You can also grab some items from this Canadian brand's main collection here, including a selection of last-chance pieces.

Lululemon

At the new outlet for this notoriously overpriced activewear brand, you can score huge deals on some of their most sought-after items for the whole family.

Grocery Outlet

Who says outlets are just for clothing and home goods? At this North York outlet (which has additional locations elsewhere in Ontario), you can find great prices on daily essentials and specialty foods to cross off your grocery list for a fraction of the price.

Gap Factory

Located in Bloorcourt's Dufferin Mall, the factory outlet for this household name fashion brand specializing in denim carries a huge assortment of clothes and accessories for everyone from the grandparents to kids.

Nike Clearance Store

This clearance outlet for arguably the biggest sneaker brand in the world is in good company surrounded by other big-brand outlets at the Dixie Outlet Mall. Here, you can find great markdowns on shoes and apparel bearing that iconic swoop.