Online shopping may be old news in the United States but Canadians have been waiting a loooong time for many major retailers to offer it to us.  Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy recently launched their portal, GapCanada.ca that lets you buy from all 3 retailers at once!  Isn't that convenient?  And for the moment, shipping is free for purchases over $50.  Sweet!

I've already tried it myself, compliments of GAP and ordered myself the nifty cardigan pictured here.  Do you love it?  I also got the slim cropped pants that was an editor favourite at a recent media event.

In total, I spent a couple of hours on the site, picking a little of this and a little of that.  A bit addictive, I warn you!

My only beef with the process is that the packaging they send smaller orders in is quite lacking.  A plastic bag from their warehouse doesn't give you the same thrill that a neatly tissue wrapped package does from the store.  Something about getting an $85 sweater in a ball that urks me.  I asked GAP about this and was told that larger orders arrive in a box and so all is forgiven.

Will you shop online now or do you still prefer the in store experience?