Metropolis at Metrotown facts for kids
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Mall entrance facing Central Boulevard and SkyTrain station
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| Location | 4700 Kingsway Burnaby, BC, Canada |
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| Opening date | 1986 |
| Developer | Cal Investments |
| Management | Ivanhoé Cambridge |
| Owner | Ivanhoé Cambridge |
| No. of stores and services | 450 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 14 (12 open, 2 vacant) |
| Total retail floor area | 165,646.6 m2 (1,783,005 sq ft) |
| No. of floors | 3 |
| Parking | 8,500 |
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Metropolis at Metrotown, often called Metrotown, is a huge shopping mall in Burnaby, Canada. It has three floors and is a very popular place to visit.
Opened in 1986, it is the biggest mall in British Columbia. It is also the third-largest mall in all of Canada. About 27 million people visit the mall every year! The mall is right next to the Metrotown station on the SkyTrain system. There are also three office buildings that are part of the mall complex.
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History of Metropolis at Metrotown
How the Mall Started in 1986
Metrotown Centre first opened its doors in 1986. It was built on land that used to have a car factory and other businesses. When it opened, it was connected to two big department stores: Woodward's and Sears.
Growing Bigger: Expansions and Changes
Over the years, the mall has grown a lot. It has been expanded and updated many times. This growth has helped the area around the mall become a busy place. In 1992, a new Bay store and an extra wing were added.
Joining Malls: Metrotown and Metropolis
At first, there were three different shopping centers close to each other. These were Metrotown, Eaton Centre, and Station Square. They were connected by special walkways for people to use.
In 1998, Eaton Centre added a new section called Metropolis. This part had stores that were popular with younger shoppers. It also included a movie theater called SilverCity.
Later, the Eaton's department store closed down. Because of this, the Eaton Centre became known as Metropolis. Then, in 2005, a big project joined Metrotown and Metropolis together. They became one giant mall called "Metropolis at Metrotown." This new, bigger mall also got many new stores and a very large food court. Station Square, however, stayed separate.
Recent Changes at the Mall
In January 2018, the Sears Canada store at the mall closed. This happened because the company went out of business.
What's Around the Mall?
Other Shopping Areas Nearby
The area around Metropolis at Metrotown is called Metrotown. It has other shopping centers too. One is the Crystal Mall, which opened in 2000. It has an Asian theme. Another nearby shopping area is Old Orchard Centre. This is an older outdoor shopping area.
Stores and Food at Metropolis
Shopping for Everyone
Metropolis at Metrotown has more than 450 shops and services. Some of the main stores include Hudson's Bay, Walmart, Toys "R" Us, and T & T Supermarket. You can also find stores like Sport Chek, Indigo Books and Music, H&M, Old Navy, Real Canadian Superstore, Winners/HomeSense, Zara, Uniqlo, and Muji. There's also a Cineplex Cinemas movie theatre.
Places to Eat
The mall has a large food court with many different food choices. Some popular places to eat include Chipotle, Menchie's, and Uncle Tetsu's.
Getting to the Mall
Public Transportation Options
Getting to Metropolis at Metrotown is easy! Right below the main entrance, there is a bus loop. This is a major stop for buses coming from different parts of Burnaby, Vancouver, Richmond, and New Westminster. The mall is also served by the Metrotown station on the Expo Line of the SkyTrain network.
The Future of Metropolis at Metrotown
Plans for a New Downtown Area
In October 2019, the city council of Burnaby approved a big plan for the future. This plan will slowly change the mall area into a new downtown neighborhood. It will include new tall buildings, more shops, new streets, and open spaces for people to enjoy.
