Pacific Mall: Shopping Center in Markham, Ontario

Alright, I know that this mall isn’t technically in Toronto but this spot is just too hard to not feature on this page. I’ve been to a lot of malls in and around Toronto but I have to say, this one has a lot of grit and character embedded into it. For those that have actually had the pleasure of visiting Pacific Mall, you know what I am talking about.

How can you sum up a mall that is so diverse that it actually works? Not following? Let me put it to you this way: you have a bunch of stores that sells clothes, then you move on over to another stall and they sell bubble tea, then you move on over to the next stall and guess what? They’re selling car rims! How do you do that?! You just can’t! That’s why people from all over come to Pacific Mall. It’s just so crazy it works!

Oh yeah and when you go to the food court level on the second floor, you absolutely have to try out everything there. Not choosing favourites, no sir I will not. Every spot I’ve eaten in on that food court just gave me the satisfaction I needed that a mother’s hug never could. So if you’re looking for a shopping adventure and have a darn good time at it, come to Pacific Mall!

Source: Delta Hotels

Rating: 3.5/5

People come here for:

Various clothing stores

Awesome authentic Southeast Asian cuisine

Bubble Tea

Car parts and accessories

Nail spas

Thrift shops  (the Macklemore kind)

Parking: Free open lot parking, underground parking 2 levels

Address:

4300 Steeles Ave. East, Markham, Ontario L3R 0Y5

Phone Number:

(905) 470-8785

Website:

http://www.pacificmalltoronto.com/

Orfus Road: Outlet Strip Mall Shopping in Toronto

If you are looking for great deals, an awesome street to shop on and or just walk around, then look no further than Orfus Road. Yeah, it may not technically be a mall (maybe a strip mall?), but it has everything that you could ever want to buy that is on SALE.

Seriously, just walking around this place will tire you out. With so many stores that you could take a gander at, I only mentioned establishments that are on the top of my head. If you had a budget of $100 (Canadian, of course), you will be taking home more than you bargained for (pun,pun,pun).


Like my other posts, Orfus Road is by Dufferin Street. Heading towards Highway 401 and Yorkdale Mall, Orfus Road is to the left if you are coming from Lawrence Avenue West. If you are taking the bus, just get off at the bus stop on Orfus Road and just cross the street.

Rating: 3.5/5




People come for :

Le Chateau
Sirens
International Clothiers
Fairweather
Nine West
Kitchen Stuff Plus
Ardene
Bowring
Stitches
Factory Direct
Party Packagers
I Saw That on TV!
Roots
and a whole lot more!


... and the awesome hotdog stands.

Parking:

Loads of free parking space in and around Orfus Road. Just find a spot and leave your car. On the other hand, security could be an issue so make sure you lock your doors at all times.

Galleria Mall: Shopping Center on Dupont and Dufferin Street

Along the line of Dufferin Street and the corner of Dupont, you can find Gallleria Mall, a gem among Torontonians. It's been around for decades and the interior of the establishment proves it. It's a good place to buy groceries and even hang out, if you're into a really, really, really quiet mall.

Rating: 2/5


People come here for:

Planet Fitness
TD Bank
LCBO
Pet Value
Dollarama
Fresh Co
Rexall

Source: The Globe and Mail

Contact Information:
(416) 533-2317

Yorkdale Mall: On Dufferin Street and Highway 401 in Toronto

About this mall:

One of the largest malls in Toronto is Yorkdale Mall. This establishment has been around for decades, and if you’ve been here a time or two, you know that this is a massive place that can take hours to navigate if you are a mall rat like I am.

However, besides the enormous number of stores and the people that come here, there is still something about Yorkdale Mall that makes you want to come back. For anything you want to do, you can find it here in Yorkdale Mall. If you want to watch movies, you can check out the Cineplex near Indigo. Is high end fashion your thing? Louis Vuitton and Chanel are just around the corner.

Are you hungry but do not want to spend too much? You can drop by Manchu Wok and Subway on the second level food court. This post is not enough to tell you about the many great things this mall has to offer. So why don’t you check it out next time you have an aching to go to a mall? 

Rating: 4/5


Reasons to come:

The Bay
Louis Vuitton
Ugg
Cineplex
The Apple Store (probably the largest in the GTA)
Jack and Jones
Food Court
Indigo
Pickle Barrel
The Keg


Parking:

Free upper ground parking; paid underground parking


Food:

Pickle Barrel
The Keg
Manchu Wok
KFC
Thai Express
and a whole lot more.. and I mean a WHOLE lot more.



Other services:

Guest Services
Vehicular assistance (battery issues, stalling issues)


Contact information:

3401 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6A 2T9 

(416) 789-3261 

Dufferin Mall: Shopping Mall on Dufferin Street and Bloor in Toronto

Source: WIkipedia

At the heart of downtown-ish Toronto is Dufferin Mall. As one of the more accessible malls, it is frequented mainly for shopping and groceries.


Rating: 3/5



Reasons to come:

• Walmart
• No Frills
• Marshalls
• Winners
• H&M
• Forever 21
• BMO
• Toys R Us

Source: Dufferin Mall

Parking:

Free parking, available on ground level and multi-level underground parking

Food:

• Swiss Chalet
• Tim Hortons
• McDonalds
• Cinnabon
• Auntie Anne's
• KFC
• Manchu Wok
• Jimmy the Greek
• Thai Express
• Pizza Pizza

Other Services:

Guest services counter offers gift cards, wheelchair access and information
Trolleys for small children (found near Toys R Us)

Contact Information;

(416) 532-1152