Toronto Eaton Centre: shopping under a glass roof
A spacious mall with food choices and a reason to look up.
Toronto Eaton Centre felt enormous and spacious. We found a substantial choice of shops, making it useful for a shopping stop rather than simply somewhere to pass through.
The central open space and glass roof make a difference to the experience. You can see across the floors instead of moving through a succession of enclosed corridors.
Look up for Michael Snow’s Flight Stop, installed in 1979. Its 60 Canada geese are made of fibreglass covered with photographs and appear suspended in flight beneath the glass. The atrium becomes part of the artwork.
We were also impressed by the choice in the food areas. They offer a practical break during a day in central Toronto, especially when different people want different things.
If you have particular shops in mind, check the centre’s directory first. In a mall this large, a little orientation saves unnecessary walking.
During our visit, there was also an event with dancing and costumes in the square outside. That belonged to the particular day we visited, not to the mall’s permanent attractions.
Practical notes
Check the shop directory when looking for specific stores.
Events outside depend on the date of your visit.
Planning and booking
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