Built in 1979, the Toronto Eaton Centre boasts $746 of sales per square foot of retail space - the highest in North America - and is the number one tourist attraction in Toronto with one million visitors a week. Stretching two full city blocks, The Toronto Eaton Centre is a historical landmark, and today one of Canada’s best-known retail shopping destinations. The multi-storey glass-ceiling structure originated from one man’s dream to revolutionize the Canadian retail industry - Timothy Eaton.

In the 1960s, Eaton’s partnered with Fairview and TD Bank, to create what would become known as the Eaton Centre. Eaton’s department store moved to the corner of Yonge and Dundas, right next to their competitor, Simpsons, which was located at the corner of Yonge and Queen. Today, these stores have both been replaced by Sears (Eaton’s) and The Bay (Simpsons). Although the completed centre did not turn out to be a perfect rectangle, as planned, it has undoubtedly become a unique and interesting downtown landscape. Zigzagging around historical sites, such as Old City Hall, and Holy Trinity Church, the Eaton Centre has indeed woven itself into the urban fabric.

Modeled after the Galleria in Milan, Italy, the Eaton Centre was among the first major downtown shopping centers constructed in North America. There is more to appreciate than just the 285 shops in the mall:

• The massive glass roof is spectacular on a blue-skied day
• Michael Snow’s flock of fiberglass Canada geese floating through the air is unique
• Riding on one of the glass-enclosed elevators is always fun

The Toronto Eaton Centre is along the west side of Yonge Street from Queen up to Dundas Streets. As in the case of decades forth, many fond memories will continue to be associated with the name Eaton.

Today, the Toronto Eaton Centre remains the focal point of downtown Toronto. It is a city landmark unlike any other, where people from all walks of life can gather under one roof with no prejudices. Rudolph Adlaf, Cadillac Fairview’s Senior Vice President for Architecture and Design, once said “The Eaton Centre is classic in its simplicity.” And a classic it will remain.


Did you know:

The Toronto Eaton Centre is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Toronto! Millions of tourists from around the world visit this world class shopping centre for its shopping and architecture, culture and urban atmosphere.

Toronto Eaton Centre Hours of Operation:

Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Sun 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Toronto Eaton Centre Holiday Hours:

The Toronto Eaton Centre is open on all statutory holidays except we are CLOSED , Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. If you have any further questions please contact us at 416-598-8560.

Good Friday April 10th, 2009
We will be Open 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday April 12th, 2009
We will be Closed

Easter Sunday - CLOSED
Christmas Day - CLOSED

Christmas Holiday Hours

Holiday Shopping Hours

Monday - Saturday - 9:30 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 7:00pm

Christmas Eve - 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Monday, December 24

Christmas Day - CLOSED
Tuesday, December 25

Boxing Day - 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, December 26

Boxing Week
Thursday, Decemver 27 - 9:30 am - 9:30 pm
Friday, December 28 - 9:30 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday, December 29 - 9:30 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday, December 30 - 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

New Year's Eve - 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, December 31

New Year's Day - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, January 1

The Toronto Eaton Centre is open on all statutory holidays except, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. If you have any further questions please contact us at 416-598-8560.

Toronto Eaton Centre Lost and Found

If at any time during a visit to the Toronto Eaton Centre you discover you have lost/misplaced an article, or have been separated from a member of your party, visit the customer service Info Desk on Level 2 immediately.

Toronto Eaton Centre Location:

220 Yonge Street Suite 110,
Toronto ON M5B 2H1
Yonge & Dundas

Toronto Eaton Centre Contact Information:

Guest Services
Tel: (416) 598-8560

Toronto Eaton Centre - Parking - Yonge Parkade

Located on Yonge St. Enter from Shuter St. (Parking Height Restrictions 6ft 2"). 
For Tenant Monthly Parking Rates, please call 416-598-8685

*Rates apply for both the Bay/Dundas Parkade and Yonge Parkade

Eaton Centre Toronto Parking - Yonge Parkade

Located on Yonge St.  Enter from Shuter St. (Parking Height Restrictions 6ft 2").  
For Tenant Monthly Parking Rates, please call 416-598-8685

*Rates apply for both the Bay/Dundas Parkade and Yonge Parkade