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Metropolis At Metrotown
Categories: Shopping Fashion Accessories Shopping Fashion Women's Clothing Accessories, Women's Clothing [Edit]
4720 KingswayBurnaby, BC V5H 4N2
Neighbourhood: Metrotown
(604) 438-4715
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10 am - 9 pm
Sun 11 am - 7 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
57 reviews for Metropolis At Metrotown
Review Highlights
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"...Shopping, Also I like the T&T Supermarket their pork bun is..." In 5 reviews -
"...got everything you could think of in big chain stores." In 32 reviews -
"You can seriously find everything you need or want here." In 3 reviews
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57 reviews in English
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Review from Lisa Marie M.
Vancouver, BC
Yey!
Whats not to love?
Coming from Edmonton, home of WEST EDMONTON MALL, this is the closest thing around.
Bay, Sears, Winners, Zellers, Superstore, 2 Dollar stores!
Lots of shops, lots of selection. Always can find something to buy here!
Pius love the frozen yogurt ! More then one place to chose from!
On the Skytrain route.
Open late Mon-Sat. ( so always a go to place for last min late night false nail fixes! )
Not overly crowded, I just wish they had a few high end stores like Nordstroms, or even JC Penny or Macy's.... One can only hope!Listed in: Shopping!!, Yummmmm, Beauty Services, Services, Bargains a plenty !
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6/25/2011
Being from Edmonton home of West Edm Mall, I love large malls. Metro town is the largest one around.… Read more »
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Review from Jenna B.
Coquitlam, BC
4/26/2012
I come here more than I like. I really wish I could press the delete key and put in more stores I actually liked. The majority of the stores I liked in this mall are gone. Great another clothing store! Now I don't hate clothes but, for one of the largest shopping centers in Canada I have to say the selection is grim? Clothes are the focus of this mall so for the fashionista this is heaven.
The stores that draw me in.
Sakura media (Japanese anime store) . Hey I'm an animator I'm allowed to be here!
Piggy bank place (cute stationary ahoy)
The pet store (cute kittens. Need I say more)
Chapters (books and store inhabited with intelligent life forms?!)
Efads (dollar store...because I'm poor)
Toysrus (TOY STORE)
The board game store
T and t
Superstore
Disney store (once again animator)
However for a large mall there is no music store ? No dvd stores? No electronics or computer store?! Not even an arts and craft store? Really? I feel like there are smaller malls with better selection and less noise.
The food store at metro is standard but over crowded more often than not I find myself at crystal malls food court since the food is better there and cheaper. -
Review from Chelsea M.
Delta, BC
3/4/2012 12 Check-ins Here
I say it is too big, my friend said it is too small.
Whichever way you feel about it this mall has everything. Literally.
As much as I prefer the ambience of shopping along Commercial or Main, this has everything I need in one spot. No doubt about it. -
Review from Diana L.
4/26/2012 6 Check-ins Here
I come here quite often (sadly). I'm usually in the area, and it seems to have what I need. Some of associates even know my by name when I walk in. Even though it has its stigma that surrounds it (being soulless and infested with adolescents), it has quite a selection of stores for almost anyone. I wish there was a greater variety of stores in general in Vancouver, Metro does a pretty decent job of having a lot.
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Review from Michael U.
2/14/2012
What a damned strange mall - really, it felt like a whole different world with the fluorescent lights, Hello Kitty, and overall Asian flare directly adjacent to stores selling hockey skates or Canucks jerseys and chain stores like Sears and The Bay.
Sure it was jammed packed and loud but honestly it was also a lot of fun - a cultural mishmash unlike any other shopping center I've visited. -
Review from Victoria J.
Vancouver, BC
2/15/2012
BC's shopping heaven indeed. Coming here is always a treat...it's huge and it has almost every big chain store imaginable (eg. Forever 21, H&M, Payless, Gap, Winners, etc) plus a huge food court. It's impossible to get around this mall without a map. You would need to come here a lot in order to remember which store is where.
2 stars off because some of the stores have terrible customer service. I went into majority of the popular the clothing stores geared towards teens and young adults. 80% of them had annoying employees. They were probably all about 18-24 or something like that and all they were doing is talking and totally ignoring all the customers in the store. Sure, some were fixing up the store, but mostly they were just hanging out. - I'm not exaggerating! Either I wasn't greeted or I was finally greeted by someone at the very back of the store. Not impressed.
One could argue that the poor employees thing is each individual store's fault, I suppose, but they're all LOCATED IN Metrotown. It would take me forever to write a review about every store I was dissatisfied with. -
Review from Rohan S.
12/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is fluorescent lit hell.
In my opinion this mall seems to attract the slackest jawed of yokels and hordes of teenagers oblivious to the world around them.
It's sprawling layout and maze like configuration to little to help the experience.
Granted here are a wide variety of stores here, but I'm not sure that's worth the piece of your soul that will die as you navigate your way through.
If you must venture here, try to get here on a weekday in the morning. They turn down the suck to tolerable levels then.
There are only two things this mall has going for it (and why I gave it 2 stars and not less). It's directly on the skytrain line so you don't have to battle the elements much to get there, and there is a Cineplex attached to the mall. -
Review from Ryan M.
1/8/2012
This review is for 01/01/2012. Being in Vancouver for a full day, I have already explored the streets of Downtown Vancouver. I asked my friend to take me to one of Canada's Mall. With my purchase of a $9 Day Pass, I had a convenient access to Metropolis at Metrotown.
Well, when you think of Metropolis, you think of Superman. Well, Smallville was filmed in Vancouver and I guess they do deserve it to name the station similar to Superman's saving city. Take the SkyTrain's Expo Line and get off at Metrotown Station. The station is connected to the mall. My word...Everything is convenient and easy access to.
Metropolis at Metrotown was a very busy mall with their doors opening and closing. You can already smell the Starbucks before you walk through and I am sure they are a big presence at the mall. Although I didn't buy anything, there are at least three floors and variety of stores. The one store that was a big presence was the T&T Supermarket. I'll probably write another review on this.
The one demographic you'll notice a lot of are........Asians. As I mentioned, T&T is a big market. I'd say 70% of them were Asians. There are tons of promotions going on in the mall and I'd say the Asians are usually the first ones in line...lol. I am Asian myself, but GEEZ....we don't get these deals unless its Black Friday.
Overall, this mall is great, but why don't I give the Five-Stars? Well, the Asians...lol. I wanted to see more Canadians, but I saw more Asians than I have in Los Angeles. Metropolis at Metrotown is, literally, a one stop place. You can get furniture one floor, get home accessories, and end your day broke. Glad I didn't buy anything.
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Review from Martina M.
Vancouver, BC
10/9/2011 4 Check-ins Here
I'm a girl that really enjoys shopping, and Metrotown is definitely my favorite mall in the Vancouver area. It's right next to a skytrain station, which makes it super easy to get to. If you drive, there is plenty of parking underground, in a parkade, and outside. It's very rare to not be able to find a parking spot here.
Metrotown has pretty much every store you would want to go to. Ranging from Coach to Chapters to T&T Supermarket, you can find anything you're looking for here. They also have an arcade and a Cineplex movie theater. The mall is quite busy during the weekends, but I find that the stores aren't picked over (unlike West Edmonton Mall). The food court and the bathrooms are both pretty good compared to other malls.
For a one stop shopping experience, I highly recommend Metrotown.Listed in: 30 Day Yelp Challenge!
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Review from Edward L.
11/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
Came here for some shopping. Maybe it's Christmas season or something, but wow, today was a freaking war zone. People were EVERYWHERE. Maybe I'm really clumsy or something, but I literally kept running into people. It actually got to the point where I started to feel really claustrophobic. The only place that wasn't completely swamped was the 2nd floor of the Bay.
No need to say too much about this place, as the sheer popularity of the mall speaks for itself. I'm sure most of the Burnaby population come here regularly.
Maybe things are better (ie quieter) here on weekdays. Just a tip. -
Review from Stephene C.
Vancouver, BC
10/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
I have a love hate relationship with malls. I love them because every conceivable consumerist need is packed neatly into this vast building with neon lights and bad circulation (Those of you who know me, will note that this is in line with my OCD desire to have everything in a neat and orderly fashion). I hate them becuase they always seem to make me sleepy. As soon as I step into a mall, even Metrotown, my eyes begin to feel heavy and I feel my mind drift into lala land. They should definitely adopt a similar stance to casino's: bright obnoxious lights, pump pure oxygen into the air and have chinging sounds going off everywhere. That should be enough to keep me awake, hahahaha jk.
But as far as malls go, Metrotown is pretty great! I've shopped here ever since I can remember, it was the first place I went when my parents allowed me to go off on my own with out their omnipresent stare. It was the hang out for me at my younger age. In terms of architecture its pretty North American, basically huge and daunting, but definitely not as bad as say Mall of America, talk about pretentious! It's innards have gotten better over the years, more open style and better shopping options. I wonder what it will look like in 20 years. I kinda wish they would strip the roofs off in the isles and make it more like a outdoor strip mall, way more my style and the goodness of fresh air!
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Review from Ellen L.
12/6/2011
My favourite mall in the GVA, and one of those malls that I know inside out (thanks to my mall rat days as a teen...). They've totally vamped up their space and stores in the last few years with openings like Sephora, H&M, Forever 21, Banana Republic, etc. The department stores are in dire need of renovation (namely Sears and the Bay). Food court is bright and cheery, but the selection is pretty generic. I say just pop down to T&T and you're set for food. :)
Underground parkade can be difficult to navigate - actually I still get confused and occasionally is a surprise where I end up. Lol. -
Review from Karen R.
The cool new avx theatre option is super awesome. How else could one sit their way through just over two hours of Mission Impossible 3. With unparalleled sound clarity, leather seats that tilt back alittle and perhaps a little more elbow room...
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Review from Marje B.
Burnaby, BC
10/15/2011 29 Check-ins Here
Large shopping mall, has a very busy Superstore, H&M, XII, T&T, winnirs all large department stores. movie theather.
its a sky train stop, lots of Free parking. -
Review from Sarah A.
6/23/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I despise Metrotown on the weekends. It always seems to be overcrowded and people tend to be grumpy and rude. However, if you are lucky enough to have time to go on a weekday when others are at work or school, you will see an entirely different side to the mall. It is quieter and you can move at a slower place.
Metrotown is huge and you really can find everything you need there. There is a ton of variety and they are often adding new stores. If it is raining out (which, let's be honest, is quite frequent on the Wet Coast), you can wander from the skytrain to the mall without having to go outside. It is also easy to get lost in the mall, but luckily they provide paper maps that you can take with you as you shop.
Parking is free. -
Review from Ms. Kaddy M.
New Westminster, BC
1/5/2011
I like to shop, but I would rather drive off a cliff with puppies in the back seat than go to Metrotown.
I've been a number of times but I ALWAYS end up a lost, sweaty, confused, in tears mess.
Those maps they offer are useless, it always seems to be chaotically busy and is simply too large to make it a friendly, navigation-friendly experience. Go to Brentwood or Oakridge if you want a mall. Go downtown if you're looking for better shopping. Go to Metrotown if you know exactly what you wants, where it is, & have the patience of a saint. -
Review from Cyndi H.
Vancouver, BC
1/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Alright Metrotown. I'll admit we've had our differences. The generic stores, the packed parking lots and lame-o food court have never been a draw for me. Often I find that your stores to be bare-bones because the volume of traffic you attract every day. I'm willing to put that behind me.
This weekend when I needed you, you were there. Bridesmaid dress shopping, a variety of body types and girls with varying bank accounts--it was a tough job, but after bridal store upon bridal store, you saved the day.
For tons of options in the convenience of one (large) space, Metrotown does the trick. If you want something unique, handmade, Canadian etc., look elsewhere, but this place will help if you're in a pinch.
I recommend coming at night (they're open till 9) to avoid the busyness. A quiet night of shopping can prove to be some great thinking time and retail therapy!Listed in: kingsway, Malls, Burnaby, Places to Zone Out
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Review from Fritz S.
6/14/2011 2 Check-ins Here
*sigh* oh Metrotown.. A Teeny bopper/ Gangster wannabe infested hangout....
This place has pretty much everything you need all in one skylight. The biggest mall in BC with Supermarkets (Superstore, T&T) department stores, (Sears, Zellers, The Bay) Men's (Boys co, Big and tall INC) and Women's ( Guess, BCBG, Bebe, Mimi Mcqueens) specialty stores., stuff for music buffs (HMV), health buffs (GNC, Nutrition stores), movie buffs (SilverCIty Ciniemas) , fashion buffs (Forever 21, Coach, Aritzia) ...very spacious food court (Taco Time, Kim Bo Ting Korean, U Grill, Opa, manchu wok, curry express) with a section of comfy chairs and fire place.... you get the point..
For the visitors of BC. this huge mall gets crowded on the weekends, so i would recommend going in the morning or go on the weekdays where there are less people :) there's a huge two floor underground free parking lot or outside, which ever you prefer.
Overall a great place to take your family and friends!.. Just try not to go on the Christmas holidays if you can.. Its a crowded bitch every day!!! ... just sayin ;) -
Review from Ane P.
4/14/2011
I've been shopping at this gigantic mall for well over ten years, and I still get lost.
However, it's perfect for getting your groceries, drugstore needs, clothing and makeup all in one place. I can appreciate the fact that Nando's is located in their food court (hey, I'm from the US and we don't have Nando's), and their Shoppers DrugMart has a beauty boutique. Those two things alone mean that I'm pretty much happy. But add to that, that Shoppers' beauty boutique also stocks Anna Sui & Biotherm, and you've got a customer for life.
Make sure you remember where you parked your car in the car park, and you're good to go! -
Review from stacie s.
7/27/2011
This mall was just too big for my liking and I really didn't need anything and since I am not from Canada there were stores there that I could really find in the US (if I had to return something).
Went here on the recommendation of the teen who heard this place is big. I think my experience was dimmed b/c of the warning in the parking lot about thieves and since I had my laptop in the trunk I was freaked out.
Even the teen gave it a thumbs down as there wasn't too much cool stuff there.
Oh...really? There was everything there..everything but camels. -
Review from Bill X.
Burnaby, BC
12/29/2010 6 Check-ins Here
I grew up around Metrotown, and it has coloured my tastes in shopping ever since. I only found out recently that it is the largest shopping mall by retail space in Canada. Sure, West Edmonton Mall is larger physically, but there are waterslides and stuff that don't count as shopping space that take up too much of the mall. Metrotown is still the one place I will happily shop at.
All my life, I've sort of taken the availability of a convenient shopping mall for granted. Now that I've moved away from Burnaby to a much smaller city, I miss being able to visit Metrotown weekly. The other shopping malls just doesn't compare!
It really has grown quite a lot since the old days, when it used to just be the large department stores and walkways with very little in between. It's now crammed full of everything you can ever think of, and while it's not exactly A to Z (It's missing an Apple Store) It's certainly close enough that shoppers take it for granted. Visit this place, and bring lots of cash. Chances are you'll leave with a lighter wallet, a few heavier bags, and a shopping experience that is likely to remain with you for quite some time. -
Review from Kimli W.
12/20/2010 9 Check-ins Here
It's a mall. A big one. There are duplicates of some stores, which is weird. However, it's close to my house - the Winners usually has a good selection if you're in the mood for treasure hunting - and I've memorized the layout (one of my lesser super powers; I know where everything is in any mall), so I can get and out quickly. It may not be the best place to go for a stroll - I find myself getting thirsty from one end of the mall to the other; needs more randomly placed beverage places - but it will likely always have what you need and then some.
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Review from Kathy D.
9/29/2010
The second largest mall in Canada. There was this ginormous rocking horse attraction in the middle of the mall, which I thought was pretty cool for the holidays.
Interesting.. Somehow this mall didn't impress me as much as it could compared to malls in California, such as South Coast Plaza, for example.
They do carry some high-end stores such as Zara but with my short visit to this mall, it mainly had stores that I have never heard of, or just your basic stores.
Yes, it is huge, which will make the shopping scene more dreadful but I'll try it out again next time I am in town!
In general, I like Robson street way better to go shopping! The crowd you get at Metrotown can be too much coming out of public transportation! -
Review from David L.
12/7/2010
While growing up in Burnaby, I still remember Sears with their bargain basement and the mysterious Kelly-Douglas building situated in the current entrance of Metropolis. Well, Kelly-Douglas is now gone, and Metrotown was born. It all started from one department store called Sears to 450 stores. I've been through all of the changes. There has been many changes that made Metrotown the largest mall in B.C. Bye bye, Guildford Mall in Surrey, and say hello to Metrotown.
What I love about Metrotown is the massive parking lot. It's very rare not to find a parking spot, especially during the weekdays or even weekends. During the weekends, it can get very busy. I rarely do my shopping on the weekends. If you choose to shop on the weekends, shop early in the morning. You'll see far fewer crowds of people.
Metrotown is a good place for grocery shopping too. There is a Superstore, Save-On-Foods and T&T. It's a good place to watch movies as there are two theatres: Silvercity and Famous Players. There is a good variety of apparel stores for men, women, and children. Gap, Zara, Old Navy, Aritzia and Lululemon are a few. If you're fed up with Robson street, you can do your shopping at Metrotown instead. You'll find most of the stores on Robson at Metrotown.
Metrotown does has some weaknesses. Some of the smaller stores have poor service. A watch store ended up damaging my dad's wristwatch during a battery replacement. I brought a new battery, and they installed it, and the screw down crown on the watch ended up damaged. I was still charged for an installation fee, and the installer told me that he was the one who damaged the watch. Another time, a health supplement store charged me PST on health supplements - this was before the HST days. The store owner refused to refund the PST, and I ended getting a refund from the government tax dept.
I do want to say that I've had more positive experiences with Metrotown than negatives. Do your shopping during the weekdays and you'll leave the place mostly stress free. -
Review from Jennie P.
10/26/2010 3 photos
This place is HUGE!
It's like a mall, connected to the T & T Supermarket (huge Asian supermarket) and the Canada Superstore.
There's even a lottery vender here!
You can probably spend a good few hours here and literally shop till you drop. We browsed for a bit and the highlight of the mall was definitely checking out T & T Supermarket. HAHA. We're such fatties!Listed in: Canadian, eh?
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Review from Richard S.
Vancouver, BC
6/11/2011
The layout for this mall is bad. Its like the feng shui sway threw up on itself. I've heard this mall is a Hodge podge of new additions. If that's the case it would explain it.
That stores are decent enough though. -
Review from Marc Daniel E.
Surrey, BC
1/14/2011 5 Check-ins Here
I suppose this is our biggest mall in the greater Vancouver area, with quite the variety of stores. If you're looking for any particular store, weather it be lower end or higher end brand, Metrotown probably has it!
I like the renovations they've done to this place a few years ago, in my opinion it makes the mall a lot nicer. Although this mall is quite huge, it can get pretty crowded, specially on a Saturday afternoon! I tend to bump into at least 1 person I know at this mall!
The underground parking at this mall is quite big as well, you'll never run out of stalls. People tend to forget about the parking lot underneath of beside the Bay or T&T... plenty more spaces here!
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Review from Dru C.
1/21/2011 24 Check-ins Here
One of the biggest mall on the west coast of Canada. The first being West Edmonton of course.
This has been deemed my mall. I know this mall in and out and to the little corners and even in the back doors. I know all the exits and all the small little specks of dust. Yes, I also work here. Pretty much this mall is my life.
This is the only mall that has all my stores (well except for H&M and Holt Renfrew but that is a different case). People may say that this mall has only 1 style, yes because it is aimed for main stream people, another is why don't you try to make your style with what you have? It brings out the creative side of you when you have what you have.
The food court is a dislike part for me. Always packed and always so limited in food. The food quality here is terrible, but T&T really helps replaces that aspect in having different types of food.
This mall needs changes in some parts because I dislike how there are still empty mall sections. Change it please. We need an H&M in the mall and take out the ew Coach. Thanks. -
Review from Ian W.
11/26/2008 1 photo
Metrotown is HUGE! I enjoy shopping at big malls since it equates to a one stop shopping, dining and entertainment destination. This mall with underground free parking garage and easy access to the Skytrain has over 450 stores & eateries and a cinema on the top level. This centre has some good stores such as The Bay, Sport Chek, Winners, A&E, Old Navy, HMV (2 of them!), Real Canadian Superstore, T&T Supermarket, and Sony Style. Many of the stores at Metrotown I've shopped at across Canada and in the USA. The mini train that shuttles kids through the mall looks like fun!
My favourite big box electronics stores (Best Buy & Future Shop) where I like to check out the coolest gear and music & movies, are not in the Metrotown complex, but are located within walking distance, very close by in adjacent shopping centres. There's a pedestrian bridge crossing over Kingsway which provides easy access to Best Buy.
However, now I know better not to try to shop here on the weekends since the mall is very mobbed with masses of people and very hard to move around. I was trying my best to negotiate through the crowds throughout the mall. Next time, I'll have to shop here on a weekday. The parking garage was easy-in, easy-out with no trouble finding a spot. -
Review from Kreag S.
Vancouver, BC
1/10/2009
Ok...so yes..this is the biggest mall in BC...it has like most of the shopping destinations you could need...Zara,Banana Republic, Club Monaco, The Bay, Sears, Zellers, Best Buy, M.A.C, Artisia, Lululemon...I could go on but I won't..
SO, you could spend a whole day and never hit the same store twice....but I guarantee you that you will lose you sanity...
The mall is ALWAYS busy...packed..with screaming kids..loitering teens...gawking tourists..and just plain old annoying human beings...I avoid Metrotown at all costs...I would rather walk in snow barefoot to thirty stores over a 20 mile radius then spend one hour in this mall...and I hate to walk so that saying alot ...
Don't let the big mall "one stop shop" idea fool you...it's not worth your mental sanity... -
Review from Joyce D.
Burnaby, BC
8/23/2009
I OWN METROTOWN. Seriously.
I could easily gives tours of the place that is how well I know every store inside and out. I love Metrotown, I love Metrotown, I love Metrotown.
They have absolutely everystore you could ever want, all the biggies like American Eagle, Guess, Prada, Blue Notes, Old Navy, and Superstore and T&T for groceries.
I go 3x per week Friday night immediately right after work, all day and afternoon Saturday and usually Sunday.
Yep that is my entertainment.
I applied for a job with the Metrotown towers but I think I was a little too enthusiastic about my love for the mall, but whatever. I am an educated shopper!!! Did I say I love Metrotown. Nothing feels better than bringing bags and bags home from the mall.Listed in: Top Malls in the Greater…
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Review from Carrie H.
9/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
Tonight marked our very first visit to Metrotown as we are from the Seattle area. I noticed many of the same stores as in the US with just a few additions. The layout of this place is kinda odd, but I figure its from quite a few expansions. The place is very busy on a Saturday night like tonight. The mall reminded me of one I visited in Ireland several years ago. I heard this is the largest mall in BC. Personally I prefer my hometown mall, Southcenter over this one.
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Review from Nadine N.
Vancouver, BC
8/23/2008
Metropolis at Metrotown is a gigantic mall with a lot of store, which is good, and a lot of shoppers, which is bad, but to be expected. You'll probably find anything you need at this mall, but you will pay the price with your weary soul. Whenever I come here on the weekend, I leave saying the same thing, "Remind me to NOT come here during Christmas time. Can you imagine what a zoo this place must be?!"
Note to self: Do your Christmas shopping online. -
Review from Hannah U.
12/6/2008
Kickass mall in Vancouver (Burnaby, particularly). You can seriously find everything you need or want here. They have typical stores like Banana Republic, American Eagle, Gap, Aldos, and they have A LOT of cute clothing stores I never even saw or heard of in the states. There is also salons, massage places, Toys R Us, drug stores, and even a pet store! Location is good too; it's near groceries, hotels, etc.
Oh, I'm digging the 2 gift stores with all the Sanrio and Peanuts merchandise and etc..SO adorable. I remember buying a Hello Kitty mini locker and we got a Princess Peach doll for my niece.
Metrotown also has a huge food court. Yeah they have fast foods, but due to Vancouver's ultra-diverse population, you can expect to see all kinds of food there...Italian, Asian, Indian, Mexican, American. I also love the mini donut shop where you can buy a bunch of mini donuts in a small box...and they are delicious and fresh...Krispy Kreme has nothing on them!!
Then again, I don't know. I tend to be biased when I put in good reviews in Canada because I love it there, and they have so many stuff the US doesn't have (and vice versa as well). -
Review from Randolph A.
6/2/2010 1 photo
Why were we in this mall everyday we were visiting? Did this mall just pull us in like a tractor beam every time we passed it up?? I just don't know! Well whatever it was, everytime we were in there, we would get lost. The place is so big I couldn't even tell if I went one direction already or the other. And every time we there too we would find a new section! Like where did that place come from?
Since I was on a budget for this road trip to Canada, I really had to watch my spending... and that was the hardest part. This mall just had too many things I wanted to buy. The mall really has everything though. You could practically leave with groceries, a new hair cut, some new gear for the summer, jewelry, a laptop, and a puppy! What?!? Of course i didn't get any of these things but hey, it is possible in this mall.
What's great about this mall too is it has huge selections of grub at the food court, a separate McDonald's, an arcade place, an anime store, an aftermarket car parts store, and it's conveniently located beside the Sky Train station. -
Review from Rhody T.
Toronto, ON
12/27/2009
Holy hell, what a massive mall. For tourists: if you want to visit Metrotown, plan a day there, because it's ginormous. If you like shopping malls, this place is a paradise. I've been known to spend the day here from time to time, even though I never have any money.
Fun bonus: There's always something going on. A haunted house, Santa's workshop, a giant rocking horse, a massive robot dinosaur, etc.. There's always something to see. -
Review from Simon K.
8/25/2010 19 Check-ins Here
One of those malls that definately give me a screaming headache when I am here, and when it is packed, especially on the weekend. I do not know what it is about Metrotown, maybe it is the size, or maybe that it is just that this is a 'high-school' hangout.
If you want to shop for variety of stores, here's your mall in BC, as it probably is the biggest. If you want shopping experience, when you see the mall, go past it, cause it is a war zone in there. It is definately not the malls fault though, as it is central, away from downtown, and there is an abundance of parking. The other interesting part of the mall is that they have a chinese section now down near the T & T Supermarket.
The mall also has one large foodcourt, too bad it is on one side of the mall. Metro is also the only mall in the GVR that is open till 9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and also Saturday. -
Review from Mathieu Y.
Vancouver, BC
4/6/2010
I hate malls, hence the one star. So at least Im acknowledging this review as subjective.
As a place to shop: confusing, the lighting is inconsistent (skylights or fluorescent, your pick!), and every store seems to be selling variations on the same stuff. They have a few exceptions (a skate shop, a bakery, a few video game/CD stores) but mostly its cheap jewelery and mid-line clothing, along with the mall staples (Bluenotes, Randy River, do these stores even exist outside a mall?). I found it interesting that there was a wedding dress store in here, I thought they had their Mecca on Columbia St?
But, I hate malls! I dont hate movie theatres (they have one), or arcades (they have one!), I hate walls of advertisements, scented store fronts, hundreds of people holding banal conversations, and being lost in what seems like a never ending loop of the "same old."
At least I can find solace in the beautiful, relaxing garden of the Burnaby Public Library, located a very short distance from the sky train entrance. Oh yeah, the sky train connects here too, as you will no doubt notice on any trip on the weekend or christmas season. Its so damn convenient, I've been here at least a dozen times, and I hate myself for each one of them. -
Review from Marianne H.
4/15/2009
I really like this mall. It has everything!
Ok, I admit...I am that obnoxious American tourist who wants to see everything. But I am not the stereotypical Yankee, who insists on eating a hamburger instead of a chimichanga at a Mexican restaurant.
My favorite part of this mall is the food court. There is so much variety! The food court sushi was actually a lot fresher than some of the most expensive Phoenix sushi bars. I know we're landlocked, but come on! -
Review from sandy y.
USA1/27/2010
They say the bigger it is, the better it gets!
Went to vancouver BC for the first time and this was one place I've been told to shop at. It was boxing week, landed at this mall on the 1st day.
It was busy as heck!!!!!!
There are a lot of stores with my kind of taste comparing to alderwood or southcenter. This mall had everythinggggggg.
Zara was one of my fav store.
They have a chinese restaurant in this mall too, that everyone must try. Delicous dimsum ever!
I love coming here, it's my favorite mall in vancouver b.c
