Best Sex-toy Shop

For over eight years, Venus Envy has been answering all those questions you would never ask your mom. “Still, people are just discovering us. They come in and say, ‘This is great, how long have you been here?’” laughs manager Maggie Haywood. Focusing on healthy sexuality rather than on getting off, Venus Envy offers more than just a regular sextoy shop, it’s also a bookstore and an educational centre run by a trained staff. After all, says Haywood, “Knowledge is sexy.” 1598 Barrington, 422-0004,

1st runners-up Night Magic, 5268 Sackville, 420-9309

2nd runner-up Excitement Video, 6260 Quinpool, 492-0026