About Eaton Centre
Toronto Eaton Centre is a large shopping mall with more than 250 stores and restaurants. Owned by Cadillac Fairview, the center is also known as CF Eaton Centre. But the name Eaton was actually for the Eaton’s Department Store chain, the main store before it went out of business. The Toronto Eaton Centre has almost 49 million visitors every year and is busier than any other mall in North America.
Located on Yonge Street, the shopping mall is a major tourist attraction in Toronto and is also a popular hangout for many locals. With over 2.1 million square feet of space, there is so much to do and see here, you could spend days in the mall without getting bored. And if you get hungry, you do not have to go far. There are seven dine-in restaurants and more than three dozen other eateries in two large food courts. They include all sorts of choices from McDonald’s to Ruby Thai Kitchen and Shanghai 360.
And if you break a heel or have another problem with your shoes, head over to the cobblers, Moneysworth & Best. They will also clean and buff your shoes, fit you with insoles for better comfort, and they even have gifts and souvenirs you can buy while you are there.
Fun Fact: The Eaton Centre has almost a million visitors a week, and because of their popularity, they are open every day, including holidays.
Things to Do at Eaton Centre
Whether you are a native Canadian or from a different country, the Eaton Centre has something unique for everyone. And there are some things you should not miss while you are in Toronto both inside and outside of the mall.
- Get a back rub at The Great American Back Rub on Level 1 in front of H&M
- Look for some cool toys for the little ones in your life at the Disney Store on Level 2 between Bath & Body Works and Innisfree
- Find that perfect bag for a special someone at Coach on Level 3 between Banana Republic Women and Massimo Dutti
- Get some ice cream at Baskin Robbins or another delight at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, both on Level 1
- Take a walk along the waterfront on Simcoe WaveDeck or Spadina WaveDeck on Queens Quay West
- Have a drink and watch the boats in the harbor at the Steam Whistle Biergarten & Tap Room
- Get some selfies with the fishes at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada on Bremner Boulevard
- See Toronto from 1,168 feet in the air on EdgeWalk at the CN Tower
Transit Options Near Eaton Centre
- TTC Subway 501 or 505
- GO Transit
- CF Toronto Coach
- Zipcar Rental Service
- Taxicabs
- Ridesharing apps
Luggage Storage Options Near Eaton Centre
Having to lug around your bags with you while you shop or explore the city is not a good idea. How are you supposed to carry your purchases if your hands are full of luggage? We started our Bounce service to help you take care of your belongings while you enjoy yourself. Even if you are a local who is on your way out to the shops after work, you can leave your bags with one of our Bounce partners for safekeeping.
Luggage Storage Near Eaton Centre
With so many shops and eateries at the Eaton Centre, you will not want to be carrying your suitcases while you are there. And when you get out and about on the streets of Toronto, you won’t want them then either. Download our Bounce app to find the closest location to drop your bags on your way.
Luggage Storage Near Royal Ontario Museum
Less than 10 minutes from the Centre, the Royal Ontario Museum on Queen’s Park Road is a great place to learn about the history and culture of Ontario. The large museum has three levels with two sublevels. See Egyptian mummies on Level B2, dinosaurs and mammals on Level 2, and several galleries with Chinese sculptures and architecture on Level 1. Some of the art collections include over 41,000 Canadian paintings and artifacts, almost 70,000 from South and East Asia, and over 165,000 archaeological materials. Interested in nature? The museum has over 1.2 million invertebrate specimens, more than 5.9 million entomology specimens, and about 124,000 mammalogy specimens. You can get some unique souvenirs at the ROM Boutique or get something to eat at Druxy’s ROM Café. Just be sure to leave your bags with one of our Bounce affiliates beforehand because you cannot bring them in with you.
Luggage Storage Near High Park
Head to High Park on Bloor Street West to see the natural parts of Toronto. High Park is the largest public park in Toronto and has a large pond and hiking trails to explore. You can even see some wild animals like peacocks, llamas, deer, bison, and more at the small zoo area in the park. The Chinese gardens are a beautiful place to get some awesome selfies. Take a stroll around Grenadier Pond, where you’ll see frogs, ducks, and even some fish. The hiking trails will also take you along some steep areas or into the middle of the park to see the maple leaf display. Each season, this maple leaf decoration is made up of whatever flowers or plants are in bloom. Don’t miss the cherry blossoms and other Japanese trees that are a popular feature at the park.
Luggage Storage Near Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo is a must-see while you are in town. This huge zoo is separated into nine sections, including the largest tropical plant collection in Canada. The Tundra Trek has snowy owls, polar bears, European reindeers, Arctic foxes, and Arctic wolves. You can see yaks, camels, red pandas, and a mouflon in the Eurasia Wilds. The Indo-Malaya Pavilion has birds, reptiles, fish, and even a Sumatran tiger. You’ll see all sorts of acts going on in the Waterside Theatre. The Canadian Domain has a lynx, cougars, raccoons, grizzlies, and a bald eagle. Visit the Australasia Pavilion to see some snakes, a kookaburra, and a bearded dragon. America’s Pavilion has a large collection of birds, turtles, snakes, fish, and some alligators, too. If you want to see crocodiles, gorillas, meerkats, lions, cheetahs, and more, visit the African Rainforest Pavilion. Be sure to get your camera from your bag before leaving it with one of our Bounce partners.