Toronto's Eaton Centre - Paradise for Shoppers

Corner of Yonge & Dundas Street

Downtown Toronto

Eaton CentreAn essential Toronto shopping experience, the Eaton Centre is a landmark Toronto shopping destination. Offering more than 250 stores, it is located in the Downtown Yonge neighbourhood, across the street from Yonge Dundas Square.   

This galleria-type mall has an open, airy atmosphere and features a variety of fine Toronto restaurants.

Terrific Toronto Savings Tip

Shop N' Stay at the Delta Chelsea Hotel through December 30, 2010 starting at only $99 (cdn) per night. You'll be steps from Toronto's Eaton Centre and you get a $20 Winners Gift Card at check in! Book online or call 1-800-CHELSEA (243-5732) and quote rate code "SKS".

Nearby Attractions

Several major Toronto theatres are nearby, including the Panasonic Theatre, the Royal Alexandra Theatre, the Canon Theatre and the Princess of Wales Theatre along with famous concert halls like Massey Hall, Roy Thomson Hall and the Elgin Theatre.

Toronto Holiday Vacation

King Sized Deal! Click here for a special hotel package at the Delta Chelsea Hotel.

The Christmas season is in full swing in downtown Toronto. Here are just a few suggestions on fun things to look out for and do during the holiday season!

  • Dazzling Light Displays Check out the suspended star bursts across Toronto's famous Yonge Street, 22 illuminated trees and a 3-dimensional sleigh and reindeer at the Yonge-College median and the spectacular 35 foot sculputural light tree at Yonge-Dundas Square
  • Window Wonderland The spirit of the season is captured in original window displays created by Ryerson Retail Management students. See locations here  
  • Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical After a two year and $28 million dollar renovation, the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts (formerly the Hummingbird Centre) has re-opened its doors just in time to present this heart warming family classic. The limited engagement is on stage from December 17, 2010 through January 2, 2011 with a full schedule of matinee and evening performances.
  • Christmas in the Castle Toronto's majestic castle, Casa Loma, is the ideal atmosphere to celebrate the holidays. There's a picture perfect moment around every corner - including that essential visit with Santa and even a special time to help his elves in the workshop!
  • Priscilla Queen of the Desert: The Musical What has 30,000 LED lights and more sequins than you can imagine? It's not a holiday light show! It's PRISCILLA on stage for a limted pre-broadway engagement at the Princess of Wales Theatre through January 2, 2011

 

Toronto Tours

Other famous downtown Toronto attractions include the Toronto CN Tower, the Royal Ontario Museum (or ROM) and the Art Gallery of Ontario. One of the best ways to get a feel for the downtown core is to take a City Tour offered by Toronto Tours.