Downtown Toronto's Eaton Centre Before Christmas Walk (Dec 2021)

[@renman3000]

When I was about 10 years old in 1986, I went to summer art school in Trinity Sq. Love this place! Thanks Johnny!

[@renman3000]

At 27:56, if you pause, you can see the two sets of railings in The Eaton Centre. The new clear glass and silver and then to the right on the stairs of the east wall, they have the old white, pipe ones. I love the old white ones, they are more consistent with the buildings design. Not sure why they got rid of them. Anyhoo

[@stevenvallarsa1765]

The Eaton Center has always been my favourite mall and have strolled along its three levels too many times to count. It's so sad it's namesake store is no more, but it's nice to see the mall still sports that great Canadian department store name. I remember feeling such sadness walking from the Yonge Dundas entrance through the barren landscape of the dead store in the late 90's, and the introduction of the food court on the lower level. There used to be three book stores in the mall (and The World's Biggest Bookstore just north of the Atrium on Bay as well). I took my American girlfriend through the mall back in November 2000 (we were in town for the Royal Winter Fair) and she loved the mall's floating Christmas tree decor so much that she took the idea back to her work and they used it for her office Christmas decorations. The last time I was there was the summer of 2019 and took pictures of the lack of customers at the Microsoft Store as compared to the long lines at the Apple Store. And that Roots store you passed on the north end of the mall has been there seemingly forever.

[@stevenvallarsa1765]

@Bojan V I think it’s because Microsoft products never gained the cult status that Apple products have.

[@Neville60001]

@Bojan V, I often wondered that myself.

[@RPRIMICI]

I'm so annoyed that The World's Biggest Bookstore got shut down and the building demolished. It was my favourite hangout in the area of Eatons. So much interesting stuff to read.

[@Neville60001]

13:55-The old south food court is no longer there because Movenpick (the Swiss restaurant chain which had set up shop in Canada [in Toronto] and which had built the Movenpick Marche restaurant in BCE Place/TD Canada Trust Tower as well as the south food court) had pulled out of Canada, shutting down both.

[@mayuradio]

thank you for these videos, it helps me deal with my boredom at home since I can't go outside myself

[@ramnathrambisoon2134]

I love this mall johnny canada is indeed a beautifull country

[@MIX3DVI3WS]

I'm learning so much from your videos. I can't wait to move to Toronto. Thank you for the great content! ✌

[@mariepalmer7013]

Johnny great Premiere, unfortunately I wasn't present. Slap my wrist. Lol Vertigo has me down for few days. Getting much better! Merry Christmas Johnny! Stay safe.

[@rosaannarilli4905]

I have not been to the Eaton Centre in years so it's nice to visit it on the holidays. The Bay Store always reminds me of Macy's in NYC. This was a nice walk, thank you! Johnny, wishing you a very Merry Christmas, hope Santa is good to you!🎄🎄🎅⛄👍

[@saahil813]

Merry Christmas !!

[@AnwerHashimSamnani]

Indeed, Johnny I'm too enjoying window shopping with you in Eaton Center, Superb - Thanks For Exploring & Sharing - Good Wishes To U All....

[@ostbagar3]

I guess that the the day you sent this it was packed with people at the mall😃i’m so glad you did this so i did’nt have to do it😂have a nice christmas and take it easay! TC!🖐

[@mls216]

Happy Holidays!

[@kathleenwallace1165]

We always love the videos of the Eaton Centre ! Merry Christmas!

[@helenmurga7159]

I enjoy watching your videos, walking the city. Lovely ❤❤❤

[@Mark-pm9nh]

Hey Johnny . Great video . You know a lot about the city . Always learn something new from you . Wishing you a Blessed & Merry Christmas . Mark (Toronto) 👍🎄💙

[@Pyongyang4948]

Thanks Johnny I was planning to come to the Eaton center

[@abidemimustapha4515]

Thanks Johnny 👍 Merry Christmas 🎄🎉

[@justwalk-travelasmrchannel6869]

Returning viewer here! Thanks for the super awesome upload! Awesome! 😍

[@alibhg3063]

You say this on every video lol.

[@eleanor_uk]

I'm sure there was a macdonalds in the food court when I visited years ago!

[@johnburke1317]

Very nice video

[@ΧρηστοςΤραγας]

thank you merry christmas from sparta

[@dylanreynolds8264]

good morning johnny how are you today

[@ramnathrambisoon2134]

I love, this video johnny

[@XHyperlapseTravelChannel-pq5eq]

Nice! Love to see a well-done video! Returning viewer here!👍👍

[@simonesewitt1040]

Toronto: Eaton Center Mississauga: Square One Brampton: Bramelae City Center

[@susancawley5845]

Congratulations on lasting 30 minutes before admitting "mall fatigue"! ;-)

[@canman5060]

The esculators are pretty much the same as they were in 1984.

[@nanimariamekadel6319]

When i was 8 years old in 1985' i lived in Downview

[@bradhilton2283]

Wow I that’s were I am as I’m watching this.

[@saahil813]

its an awesome place

[@ایزدنشاندانا]

6:50 When Canada becomes the United States 🇨🇦🤭🇺🇸

[@newyorkhereicome4083]

Hi, anyone. Can you tell me where Johnny's gone on holiday?

[@canman5060]

No more books and CD stores as they were in the old days of the 1980's and 90's.

[@andywood5699]

The Eaton Centre will be busy.

[@FBG_Cory]

I finally got my new pc with a rtx 3060 and a i5 11400f

[@JohnnyStrides]

Woo how is it?

[@FBG_Cory]

@@JohnnyStrides it's doing good I got a new boom arm mic and 3 monitors also a new chair

[@JohnnyStrides]

@@FBG_Cory that's a lot of upgrades!

[@elizabethchuc602]

Hi from Campeche Mexico. I lo e you Toronto

[@Alexandra-of6rw]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💙💛

[@SuperSwagman25]

the mall is so quiet...omicron really ruining it all

[@RicardoChase]

open on my birth year :)

[@canadafree2087]

Leave garbage on tables? Noooo, the Global Elites are trying to destroy our Canadianness. lol Yes, I went there as a tourist.

[@mikenolhan3465]

12:20 Thicc