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Bloor Yorkville

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 21:43:03 +0000

Bloor – Yorkville
Bloor St to the S, Davenport Rd to the N, Yonge St to the E, Avenue Rd to the W

Bloor – Yorkville is a district in Toronto, well known for its shopping. It is roughly bounded by Bloor Street to the south, Davenport Road to the north, Yonge Street to the east and Avenue Road to the west, and is considered part of the ‘The Annex’ neighbourhood officially. It is recognized as one of Canada’s most exclusive shopping streets.

Flower-filled courtyards restored Victorian homes and sophistication is what you will find in Toronto’s Bloor-Yorkville area. Accessible by car, the area offers ample parking, and extensive TTC service at Yonge / Bloor and Bay stations. More than 700 shops can be found on the 27 blocks that make up the Bloor-Yorkville business area, including galleries, museums and restaurants.

Year-round attractions include the Royal Ontario Museum , the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art and the Village of Yorkville Park (located on Cumberland St.). Bloor-Yorkville is also home of the annual Santi Wine Festival in May and the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

Upscale Bloor Street, the main shopping avenue, vies nationally with Vancouver’s Robson Street. In 2006, both were the 22nd most expensive streets in the world, with rents of $208 per square foot. In 2007, Bloor and Robson slipped to 25th in the world with an average of $198 per square foot.

Yorkville now commands rents of $300 per square foot, making it the 3rd most expensive retail space in North America. Bloor St. was recently named the 7th most expensive shopping street in the world by Fortune Magazine, claiming tenants can pull in $1,500 to $4,500 per square foot in sales.

With more than 2500 businesses, the association is one of the largest organizations of its kind in Canada. The “Village of Yorkville” was founded by entrepreneur Joseph Bloor, and has been around for over 150 years. In the 60’s, the area was home to long haired hippies, and some of Canada’s finest musicians (Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot and Neil Young) could be seen playing regularly in its coffee houses. Today, Bloor-Yorkville offers internationally renowned boutiques remaining one of the most popular tourist attractions in North America.

Bloor Yorkville Map and Parking

Click on the map below for names of stores and shops in Yorkville. Look for the parking signs for ideas on where to park.

Toronto Yorkville Hotels and Condos

Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville
Four Seasons Toronto Yorkville
InterContinental Toronto Yorkville
Park Hyatt Toronto Yorkville
Canada Suites Yorkville
The Hazelton Hotel Toronto Yorkville
Windsor Arms Yorkville

Directions and Map to Bloor Yorkville

By Car

Bloor Street and Yonge Street are major Toronto streets that intersect in Bloor-Yorkville. If travelling from the north, east or west, take Hwy. 401 to Yonge Street or Avenue Road, and go south to Bloor. Or, take Hwy. 401 to the Don Valley Parkway. Travel south to the Bloor/Bayview exit, and travel west along Bloor Street. If traveling from the south, take the Gardiner Expressway to Bay Street or Yonge Street, and continue north to Bloor Street.

By TTC Public Transit

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has three subway stations in the Bloor-Yorkville area (Museum, Bay, and the Yonge/Bloor interchange), in addition to several bus routes. For hours of operation and fare information, call the TTC at (416) 393-4636

Map of Bloor Yorkville Location

Bloor Yorkville Video

Toronto Eaton Centre

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:18:54 +0000

Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge Street
Toronto ON M5B 2H1
416-598-8560

The Toronto Eaton Centre is located at the south-west corner of Yonge Street and Dundas Street and conveniently located on subway lines, Dundas Station and Queen Station. Its spectacular glass galleria soars above a fascinating selection of more than 230 retailers, restaurants and services and attracts roughly 1 million visitors per week, making it one of Toronto?s Top Tourist Attractions.

The Eaton Centre is the largest shopping mall in Eastern Canada and third-largest in Canada as a whole. Located in the heart of the city, it is one of the most interesting and exciting shopping experiences you will find anywhere.

Quick Eaton Centre Facts

Opening Year: 1977
# of Stores: 230
# of Floors: 5
Size of Retail Floor Area: 1,722,000 square feet
Parking Spots Available: 785 Spaces

Eaton Centre Hours of Operations

Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Eaton Centre Floor Map

Click on the mall map below to download a PDF version which includes store names and directories

Directions and Map to the Eaton Centre

By Car

401 East or West: Exit at Yonge Street, South on Yonge Street to Dundas Street.
Gardiner Expressway East or West: Exit at Yonge Street, North on Yonge Street to Dundas Street.

By Public Transit TTC

North or South on the Yonge subway line, exit at the Dundas subway stop.

East or West Take the 505 Dundas East or West Streetcar, exit at Yonge Street.

For further information, check Toronto Transit Web Site or contact 416-393-INFO (4686).

GO Transit: Take the Go Train to Union Station, change to the TTC Yonge Subway line and exit at the Dundas stop. For further information, check the Go Transit Web Site or contact 416-869-3200.

Map of Eaton Centre Location

Video of Eaton Centre

Contact Eaton Centre

Email: tecguestservices at cadillacfairview.com
Phone: 416- 598-8560

Yorkdale Mall

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:19:41 +0000

Yorkdale Shopping Centre
3401 Dufferin Street
Toronto ON M6A 3A1
416-789-3261

Yorkdale Shopping Centre is an upscale shopping mall that can be seen off the 401 highway near the Allen rd exit. The mall contains over 250 stores and is the fifth largest mall in Canada.

Yorkdale also enjoys the highest sales per square foot of any mall in Canada, with current merchandise sales levels at approximately $1,000 CAD per square foot. Yorkdale mall draws in approximately 400,000 customers a week.

Quick Yorkdale Mall Facts

Opening Year: February 26, 1964
# of Stores: 260
# of Floors: 2
Size of Retail Floor Area: 1,404,646 square feet
Introduced Canada?s very first Apple store in 2005
Cost $44 million to build in the 1960?s

Yorkdale Mall Hours of Operations

Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM ? 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM ? 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM ? 7:00 PM

Directions and Map to Yorkdale Mall

By Car

From West on the 401: Take the Collector Lanes for the Yorkdale Road exit.

From East on the 401: Take either the Express or Collector Lanes for the Allen Road / Yorkdale Road exit.

From South on the Allen Road: While traveling north on the Allen Road take the Yorkdale Road exit.

From the North on the Allen Road: While traveling south on the Allen Road take the Yorkdale Road exit.

By Public Transit TTC

On the Spadina Subway line get off at Yorkdale subway station, proceed to Yorkdale mall which is attached to the station

There is a new YRT Bus that stops at Yorkdale. The number is Route 360 – Maple Express (Monday to Friday).

Map of Yorkdale Mall Location

Yorkdale Mall Floor Plan

Contact Yorkdale Mall

E-mail: info at yorkdale.com
Phone: 416-789-3261

Vaughan Mills

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:20:31 +0000

Vaughan Mills Mall
1 Bass Pro Mills Drive
Vaughan, ON L4K5W4
905-879-1777

Vaughan Mills mall is a large shopping centre located at the southeast corner of Highway 400 and Rutherford Road, in Vaughan, Ontario about 32 km north of downtown Toronto. The mall is located adjacent to Canada’s Wonderland.

Vaughan Mills incorporates a circular “race track” style layout to maximize the exposure of the mall tenants. The complex has over 200 retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment outlets. Vaughan Mills currently stands at the 13th largest mall in Canada.

Quick Vaughan Mills Mall Facts

Opening Year: November 4, 2004
# of Stores: over 270
# of Floors: 1
Size of Retail Floor Area: 1,121,048 square feet
Parking Spaces: 6,300

Vaughan Mills Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 10am to 9pm
Saturday: 10am to 9pm
Sunday: 11am to 7pm

Vaughan Mills Mall Directory and Floor Plan

Click on the mall map below to download a PDF version which includes store names and directories

Directions and Map to Vaughan Mills Mall

By Car

HWY 400: Northbound: Hwy 400 North to Bass Pro Mills Drive exit. Southbound: Hwy 400 South to Rutherford Road exit.

HWY 401: Hwy 401 to Hwy 400 North, Bass Pro Mills Drive exit.

HWY 407: Hwy 407 to Hwy 400 North, Bass Pro Mills Drive exit.

By Public Transit

Click here for information on the various forms of public transit available to get to Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre

Map of Vaughan Mills Location

Contact Vaughan Mills Mall

Email: info at vaughanmills.com
Tel: 905-879-1777
Fax: 905-879-1888

Pacific Mall

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:21:11 +0000

Pacific Mall
4300 Steeles Ave. E
Markham, ON L3R 0Y5
905-470-8785

Pacific Mall is an Asian shopping centre located in Markham that incorporates a traditional Pacific-style market. It is located on the northeast side of Steeles Avenue and Kennedy Road, right across the municipal border from the City of Toronto. The mall is popular for its electronics, computer parts, performance car parts and video game accessories.

Pacific Mall is the largest indoor Asian mall in North America and the largest retail commercial condominium in the Greater Toronto Area. There is a large population of people from Chinese decent in Markham, where the mall is located. Pacific Mall is a very popular location for Chinese and other Asian shoppers.

Quick Pacific Mall Facts

Opening Year: 1997
# of Stores: Over 500
# of Floors: 2
Parking Spaces: over 1,500

Pacific Mall Hours of Operation

Sunday ? Thursday: 11am ? 8pm
Friday ? Saturday: 11am ? 9pm

Directions and Map to Pacific Mall

By Car

From North:

Take the HWY-400 S towards TORONTO.
Merge onto PROVINCIAL ROUTE 400 S.
Take the HWY-407 ETR exit- exit number 26.
Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp.
Merge onto HIGHWAY 407 ETR E (Portions toll).
Take the RR-3/KENNEDY ROAD exit- exit number 88.
Turn RIGHT onto KENNEDY ROAD.
Continue South until CLAYTON ROAD
Turn LEFT into the Mall.

From East:

Take the HWY-401 W towards TORONTO.
Take the exit towards KENNEDY ROAD/WARDEN AVE./VICTORIA PK. AVE.
Take the KENNEDY ROAD exit- exit number 379.
Turn RIGHT onto KENNEDY RD.
Turn RIGHT onto STEELES AVE E.

From South:

Take the DON VALLEY PKWY. N.
Take PROVINCIAL ROUTE 404 N.
Take the RR-8/WOODBINE AVE./STEELES AVE. exit- exit number 22.
Turn RIGHT onto STEELES AVE E

From West:

Take the HWY-401 E towards Toronto
Take the HWY-404/DON VALLEY PARKWAY exit- exit number 375.
Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp.
Merge onto PROVINCIAL ROUTE 404 N.
Take the RR-8/WOODBINE AVE./STEELES AVE. exit- exit number 22.
Turn RIGHT onto STEELES AVE E.

By Public Transits TTC

From Kennedy Station: Take bus #43 N to Steeles Avenue

From Finch Station: Take bus #53 to Steeles Avenue

Map of Pacific Mall Location

Contact Pacific Mall

Email: info@pacificmalltoronto.com
Tel: 905-470-8785
Fax: 905-470-9234

Fairview Mall

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:21:59 +0000

Fairview Mall
1800 Sheppard Ave. East
Toronto, ON M2J 5A7
416-491-0151

Fairview Mall is a major shopping centre in Toronto, located at the northeast corner of Don Mills Road and Sheppard Avenue. With over 260 stores and services, the shopping centre also provides a personal style program that offers clients individual image consultations, personal shopping sessions, and other customized services for a fee.

Fairview Mall is located near the intersections of two major arteries: Highways 401 and 404, and is also served by both a Toronto Transit Commission subway line (Don Mills Station) and a York Region bus rapid transit line.

Quick Fairview Mall Facts

Opening Year: 1972
# of Stores: 270
# of Floors: 2
Size of Retail Floor Area: 881,287 square feet
In late 2008 Fairview completed a $90 million renovation plan

Fairview Mall Hours of Operation

Monday ?Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Fairview Mall Directory and Floor Plan

Click on the mall map below to download a PDF version which includes store names and directories

Directions and Map to Fairview Mall

Situated at the intersection of two major arteries – Highways 401 and 404 Fairview is easily accessible by both car and public transportation.

By Car

From DVP: North or South, Take the Sheppard Exit West, Fairview Mall should be in sight

From 401 East of West: Merge to DVP North and take the Sheppard Exit West, Fairview Mall should be in sight

By Public Transit TTC

Don Mills Subway Station, Fairview Mall is located on the Don Mills station line. There are also several different bus routes that take you to the mall.

Map of Fairview Mall Location

Contact Fairview Mall

Email: fallism at cadillacfairview.com
Tel: 416-491-0151

Scarborough Town Centre

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:22:43 +0000

Scarborough Town Centre
300 Borough Drive
Scarborough, ON M1P 4P5
416-296-0296

Scarborough Town Centre is located in the Mccowan and 401 area which is located in the district of Scarborough. The mall is a twin-level, Y-shaped shopping centre that can be seen off the highway. The shopping centre opened in 1973 and has now grown to over 200 shops and services.

The centre provides a range of services that include complimentary strollers, walkers and wheelchairs available at the Guest Services desk.

Quick Scarborough Town Centre Facts

Opening Year: May 2, 1973
# of Stores: Over 200
# of Floors: 2
Size of Retail Floor Area: 1,318,418 sq. feet
Land Area: 65 Acres
Parking Spaces: 5,708
Weekly Traffic: Approximately 423,000 per week

Scarborough Town Centre Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 10 am – 9 pm
Saturday : 9:30 am – 7 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 6 pm

Scarborough Town Centre Floor Plan

Click on the mall map below to download a PDF version which includes store names and directories

Directions and Map to Scarborough Town Centre

By Car

Directly off of HWY 401, between McCowan Road and Brimley Road

By Public Transit TTC

The mall is located at the Scarborough Centre Subway station. There are also several buses that can be taken to Scarborough Town Centre. Check our bus routes section for more information.

Map to Scarborough Town Centre Location

Contact Scarborough Town Centre

Email: stcinfo at scarboroughtowncentre.com
Tel: 416-296-0296
Fax: 416-296-9949

Sherway Gardens

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:23:29 +0000

Sherway Gardens
25 The West Mall
Toronto, ON M9C 1B8
416-621-1070

Sherway Gardens is an upscale shopping mall located in Etobicoke with over 200 stores. It is located on the south-east intersection of The Queensway and The West Mall in the west end of the city near the Mississauga border.

Major renovations of the mall took place from 1989 to 1991 and expanded the food court and retail areas. There is easy direct access to Sherway Gardens shopping centre from both QEW and Hwy. 427 via Sherway Gardens Road.

Quick Sherway Gardens Facts

Opening Year: 1971
# of Stores: Over 200
# of Floors: 2
Size of Retail Floor Area: 980,000 square feet
Parking Spaces: 6000

Sherway Gardens Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 6:00pm

Sherway Gardens Floor Plan

Click on the mall map below to download a PDF version which includes store names and directories

Directions and Map to Sherway Gardens

By Car

Sherway Gardens is located just west of downtown (in the former City of Etobicoke) at the junction of Hwy. 427 & QEW. There is easy direct access to the shopping centre from both QEW and Hwy. 427 via Sherway Gardens Road.

By Public Transit TTC

Sherway Gardens is accessible by TTC and Mississauga Transit routes. The bus stops are located on the Ring Road on the south side of the shopping centre, nearest Door #7.

For information about the routes, schedules etc. please call:

TTC Info : (416) 393-4636 for Shorncliffe #123 & Evans #15 routes

Mississauga Transit: (905) 615 – 4636 for Sherway Gardens #4 route

Map of Sherway Gardens Location

Contact Sherway Gardens

Guest Services Email: Deborah.Betton at cadillacfairview.com
Phone: 416-621-1070

Bayview Village

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:19:57 +0000

Bayview Village
2901 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2K 1E6
416-226-0404

Bayview Village Shopping Centre is an upscale shopping mall in the North York area of Toronto. The 440,000 square foot shopping mall is located at Bayview Avenue and Sheppard Avenue in the community of Willowdale.

Catering to discerning, affluent customers seeking unique merchandise in an inviting, upscale environment, Bayview Village Shopping Centre is home to over 110 one-of-a-kind and luxury retailers carrying the latest fashion designs and trends.

Quick Bayview Village Shopping Centre Facts

Opening Year: n/a
# of Stores: over 110
# of Floors: 1
Size of Retail Floor Area: 440,000 square feet
Parking Spaces: n/a

Bayview Village Shopping Centre Hours of Operation

Monday?Friday: 10:00 AM?9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM?6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM?5:00 PM

Bayview Village Shopping Centre Floor Plan

Click on the mall map below to download a PDF version which includes store names and directories

Directions and Map to Bayview Village

By Car

From the West

Take Highway 401 east to the Bayview exit. Turn left (north). The second intersection is Bayview and Sheppard (that?s us!). Turn right at the lights. The shopping centre entrance is on your left-hand side.

From the East

Take Highway 401 west to the Bayview exit. Turn right (north). The first intersection is Bayview and Sheppard (that?s us!). Turn right at the lights. The shopping centre entrance is on your left-hand side.

From the South

Take the Gardiner Expressway east to the Don Valley Parkway (DVP). Take the DVP north to Highway 401. Take the 401 west to the Bayview exit. Turn right (north). The first intersection is Bayview and Sheppard (that?s us!). Turn right at the lights. The shopping centre entrance is on your left-hand side.

Take Bayview Avenue north to Sheppard. Turn right at the lights. The shopping centre is on your left-hand side.

Take Yonge Street north to Sheppard. Turn right at the lights (east). Proceed down Sheppard to Bayview (next major intersection). Continue straight ahead, the shopping centre entrance is on your left-hand side.

Take Avenue Road north to the 401. Take the 401 east to the Bayview exit. Turn left (north). The second intersection is Bayview and Sheppard (that?s us!). Turn right at the lights. The shopping centre entrance is on your left-hand side.

From the North/West

Take Highway 400 south to Highway 401. Travel east to the Bayview exit. Turn left (north). The second intersection is Bayview and Sheppard (that?s us!). Turn right at the lights. The shopping centre entrance is on your left-hand side.

From the North/East

Take Highway 404 south to Highway 401. Travel west to the Bayview exit. Turn right (north). The first intersection is Bayview and Sheppard (that?s us!). Turn right at the lights. The shopping centre entrance is on your left-hand side.

By Public Transit TTC

Take the Yonge subway line northbound to Sheppard station. From there, take the Sheppard subway line eastbound one stop to Bayview station. The Centre is located right across the street.

Map of Bayview Village Location

Contact Bayview Village Shopping Centre

Email: percivald at orlandocorp.com
Phone: 416-226-0404
Fax: 416-226-6121