Eaton Centre Toronto
Toronto's Eaton Centre located Downtown is Eastern Canada\'s largest shopping mall
One of the most popular shopping destinations in North America, Eaton Centre in downtown Toronto grew out of the now defunct Eaton's department store chain that once held much of the land on which it is built.
Timothy Eaton purchased a dry goods business on Yonge Street in 1869 and the Eatons family business grew rapidly from there. The first phase of today's Eaton Centre was opened in 1977. While the Eaton's 'empire' entered bankruptcy in 1999, there are still shopping malls carrying it's name in several Canadian Cities.
Today this shopping centre and office complex is the fourth largest in Canada. It features multiple levels with a galleria style vaulted glass ceiling, a design which has been copied in various forms in malls throughout North America. The centre is also connected to a 17 storey Marriott hotel.
The mall offers over 230 stores, restaurants and services including two food courts. Major retailers include Best Buy, Canadian Tire, H & M, Zara and Saks Fith Avenue. Canada's largest 'flagship' Hudson Bay store is not in the mall, but connected via a covered pedestrian walkway.
Getting to Eaton Centre by public transit is easy with the mall stretching between Queen and Dundas Subway Stations.Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoEaton Centre Toronto Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Address: 220 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2H1, Canada
Phone: (416) 598-8560
Official Website: Eaton Centre Toronto
Eaton Centre Toronto Reviews
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For me, this shopping mall is one of the most beautiful and impressive in Toronto. It’s not only huge in size but also has one of the best food courts in the city.
Starting from the lower level — the food court is spacious, lively, and offers an incredible variety of dishes to suit every taste. From fast food to more refined meals, it’s truly a paradise for food lovers.
The range of stores is also great — from H&M to Guess, there’s something for every shopping enthusiast.
Now, to the downsides. Unfortunately, some of the security staff behave unprofessionally. Instead of focusing on maintaining order, they often pay attention to the wrong people. At times, homeless individuals enter the mall freely while security watches ordinary visitors — it doesn’t feel very reassuring.
Another issue is the cleanliness of the restrooms, especially the one near the Queen Street exit — it’s honestly very dirty, and the smell can be noticed even from the hallway.
Overall, despite a few drawbacks, I will definitely come back to this mall because it truly has many great things to offer. I just hope they improve the cleanliness and the attitude of the security staff.
Pros: wide variety of stores, excellent food court, convenient location, clean main areas.
Cons: unprofessional security, dirty restrooms.
Real Reviews - a month ago
I’ve been coming to the Eaton Centre since I was a kid in the 90s, and it’s still one of my favourite spots downtown. It’s always changing with new stores and cool updates, so it never feels the same twice. The location is super convenient with two subway stops connected right to it. If you’re visiting around the holidays, the giant Christmas tree alone is worth the trip. It’s a classic Toronto experience and still one of the best places to wander, shop, or just people watch.
Kevo (Kevo) - 2 weeks ago
Good mall, has everything you want. Love the food court and frequented Bourbon street many times. Easily accessible via transit, clean, lots of security. Massive Christmas tree.
David T - a week ago
Awesome Christmas Tree Show
I visited the Eaton Centre to see their Christmas tree show, and it was wonderful. The lights were perfectly synced to Christmas music, and the artificial snow added a magical touch. The show felt very festive and created a great holiday atmosphere. We went at a non-peak time, so there were plenty of spots to watch clearly, and it was very family-friendly. I didn’t notice anything to improve—it was simply enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this show to anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit.
Heitham Hamam - 2 weeks ago
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Directions
| TTC Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Yonge-University-Spadina | Dundas or Queen Station | 1 Minute |
How to get to Eaton Centre Toronto by TTC Subway
No bus needed. The Eaton Centre is accessible directly from Dundas or Queen Subway Station.
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