Toronto Eaton Centre

Who doesn’t like shopping? And before you make the age old connection between shopping and women, let’s dispel the notion that guys don’t like shopping. The fairer sex may rule the roost when it comes to splurging money and literally going through shops at lightning speed, the not so fair sex is also slowly warming up to the idea of shopping. And by that we mean going-into-shops-and-actually-buying-stuff-for-themselves shopping, as opposed to carrying shopping bags and walking behind their wives and
girlfriends. Given the opportunity guys can be as interested in shopping as girls, if not more.

So, ladies and gentlemen, if you are in Toronto and in the mood for some shopping, where do you go? The Toronto Eaton Centre, of course. Unarguably, it is the place to be. The Eaton Centre is more than just a shopping centre. To begin with, it is the third largest mall in Canada and it serves as an architectural inspiration to other shopping malls. More than one million customers pass through its doors every day, making it an extremely popular destination for Torontonians and tourists alike.

And for very good reason, too! Under the glass galleria that rises spectacularly over all the shops, one can find all that a shopaholic’s heart can desire and money can buy. One can safely say that shopping at the Eaton Centre is a truly world class experience as there are more than 285 shops, restaurants, and other establishments offering the best possible services to the shoppers. Here, you can find exclusive brands and retail outlets like Hollister, Mango, Bebe Sport, Lululemon Athletica and Pink Paw.

If shopping gets a little too hectic for you, take a breather and walk over to the famous fountain in the Centre’s Court or gaze at Michael Snow, the famous Canadian sculptor’s ‘Flight Stop’, depicting Canadian geese in flight. After shopping, if there’s time to spare, you can visit The Canon and the Elgin and Winter Garden theatres. They are within walking distance of the Toronto Eaton Centre.

Hunger pangs, after shopping? Well, there are several eateries inside the Eaton Centre for you to choose from. But, should you choose to explore outside the shopping mall, Yonge Street, the gastronomic paradise for foodies, is nearby. Street vendors will dish out some scrumptious Canadian street food which you can enjoy while watching buskers and bands perform on the street.
Predictably, parking can be a bit of a problem here, especially during weekends. In order to make it a little more convenient for you, the Toronto Eaton Centre has provided its customers the convenience of pick-up and drop-off facilities, that too right at the front door. The Albert’s Way entrance is the designated bus pick-up/drop off area.

Whatever your reasons may be for going to the Toronto Eaton Centre, be it to admire its architecture, to lighten your wallet or to bask in the urban and cosmopolitan feel of the mall, you will be sure to have a good time.