Metrotown in Burnaby, British Columbia
With over 470 shops and services, Metrotown is the largest mall in British Columbia, and the second largest in Canada.
Metropolis at Metrotown (previously known as Metrotown Centre, Eaton Centre or Metrotown) is a shopping mall complex in Burnaby, British Columbia. The mall is connected by a skyway to the Metrotown Station on the Skytrain system. Two office buildings are part of the complex, with a third set to break ground in mid 2008.
Metrotown has undergone many renovations since its opening in 1986, and has contributed to the rapid growth of the area’s population. In 1998, Metrotown added Metropolis, a collection of stores aimed towards younger shoppers, including Silvercity, Claire’s, Off The Wall and CHQ, as well as several Asian-themed businesses. For teens there is Icing, Old Navy, and HMV. Two additional shopping centres were constructed adjacent to the original Metrotown — Eaton Centre and Station Square. These three different malls were connected by skyways, as were the two office towers known as the Metrotowers.
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