Shopify Developer & Agency for Toronto Brands | Victoria Garland
Shopify Development for Toronto Brands
Toronto is Canada’s largest e-commerce market. The competition for online customers is fierce, and the brands that win are the ones with stores that load fast, convert well, and scale cleanly.
We’re Victoria Garland Creative — a Shopify agency that’s been building on the platform for over 12 years. We work with Toronto brands that want a Shopify partner with deep platform expertise, not a generalist agency that added Shopify to their service list last year.
What We Build
Custom Shopify stores — From concept to launch. We design and develop on Shopify’s Online Store 2.0 architecture with a focus on performance, conversion, and ease of management. Every store we build targets sub-3-second load times and 90+ PageSpeed scores.
Shopify apps — Custom functionality built as proper Shopify apps, not hacky theme code workarounds. We develop on Gadget.dev and have published apps in the Shopify App Store (JourneyGlow, PriceGlow, StockGlow). If your store needs custom logic — pricing rules, product configurators, B2B workflows — we build it.
Growth services — Google Ads, Meta advertising, and email automation to drive revenue after your store launches. We manage the full funnel, not just the storefront.
Platform migrations — Moving from WooCommerce, Magento, or another platform? We handle the full migration including data transfer, SEO preservation (URL redirects), and feature parity mapping.
Why Toronto Brands Choose an Ontario Agency
The Toronto agency market is crowded and expensive. Many agencies spread themselves across Shopify, WordPress, Squarespace, custom builds, mobile apps, and whatever else comes through the door. Their Shopify work is adequate but not specialized.
We do one thing: Shopify. That’s it. For over 12 years.
That focus means:
- We know every corner of the platform — APIs, checkout extensibility, theme architecture, app development, Shopify Functions
- We build faster because we’re not learning on your project
- We catch issues that generalist agencies miss
- We can solve problems with custom apps that theme-only agencies can’t touch
We’re based in Fergus, Ontario — close enough for GTA meetings, far enough to keep our overhead (and your costs) reasonable.
150+ Projects and Counting
We’ve built stores for brands ranging from local startups to international retailers. Our portfolio shows the range. If you’d like to discuss your project, start with a free consultation.
What We Offer in Toronto
Custom Shopify Store Design
Shopify App Development
Google & Meta Ads Management
Email Flows & Automation
Speed & Performance Optimization
Ongoing Maintenance & Support
WooCommerce to Shopify Migration
Shopify Plus Development
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you based in Toronto?
We're based in Fergus, Ontario — about 90 minutes from downtown Toronto. We work remotely with clients across the GTA and beyond. For key project milestones, we're happy to meet in person in Toronto.
Why hire an agency outside of Toronto?
Two reasons: specialization and value. Toronto has hundreds of web agencies, but very few focus exclusively on Shopify. We've been Shopify-only for 12+ years. And because we're not paying Bay Street rent, our rates are competitive without cutting corners on quality.
Do you work with enterprise or Shopify Plus merchants?
Yes. We have experience building for Shopify Plus stores that need advanced features like custom checkout, B2B functionality, or multi-market setups. Our app development background is especially valuable for Plus merchants who need custom integrations.
What industries do you work with?
We've built stores across food and beverage, fashion, health and wellness, home goods, and B2B. Our portfolio includes everything from small DTC brands to established retailers. Take a look at our work to see if there's a fit.
