Lindsay Square Mall — Local services in Kawartha Lakes

Lindsay Square Mall is a small and very quaint place. It feels peaceful and quiet, and most of the people you see are locals or visitors coming here for their driving test. I have seen a lot of negative reviews that seem unfair toward people who come from other towns to take their test. The Ministry of Transportation designs all the testing routes and locations, and sometimes nearby centres are fully booked, so people have to take the next available spot. It is not about convenience or taking over a town. Everyone deserves the same chance to get their licence, and we should all be welcoming and respectful toward each other.

Some of those reviews are rude and lack empathy. Calling people “loiterers” or acting like they do not belong here is unkind. Most people waiting for their test are simply nervous and trying their best. Canada is diverse, and we are all on Indigenous land, so respect and compassion should always come first. Immigrants and citizens alike shape this country, its communities, and its economy. We all contribute in different ways, and that deserves understanding and appreciation.

The mall itself is calm and clean. It is very accessible since there are no stairs or escalators, just one straight path that makes it easy for everyone to get around. Parking is also not too bad. The washrooms are clean, and most people I met were friendly. It is a simple and comfortable space with stores like Winners, Planet Fitness, and Coles, though a few shops have closed down. There is no public Wi-Fi, so you will need to rely on your data if you are waiting around.

I took one star off because I wish there were more stores and variety, and that some of the unoccupied areas could be transformed into something new and exciting. Other than that, I really do enjoy this place. It feels calm, welcoming, and peaceful, and it has a comforting small-town charm that makes it a pleasant...

As someone who was born in Canada and was visiting from Toronto, I found this mall to be one of the most underwhelming I’ve ever been to. It looks like your average local plaza, and while I understand that Lindsay is a small town with fewer entertainment or shopping options, there really wasn’t much to do or see. Most of the stores were either closed, empty, or had very little activity. The only place that seemed to have any real foot traffic was the Burger King.

The atmosphere also felt uncomfortable for me personally. As an Asian Canadian and a person of colour, I felt out of place during my visit. I’m aware that Lindsay is a predominantly white town, but I couldn’t help but notice people staring at me, which made the experience unsettling. I don’t believe anyone was overtly hostile, but the feeling of being watched for no clear reason left me anxious and unwelcome.

There was also no public Wi-Fi available, which was disappointing, especially since the cellular service inside the building was very weak. I ended up using a lot of my phone data just trying to stay connected.

That said, I do think Lindsay has a quaint, small-town charm. It’s the kind of place where everyone seems to know each other, and I can see how that might be comforting to locals. But as someone who is used to the fast pace, diversity, and energy of city life in Toronto, I didn’t feel like I fit in or had much to engage with here.

While I respect the slower pace and sense of community in smaller towns, unfortunately, this mall didn’t leave a great impression on me, and I don’t think I’ll be returning. I hope it continues to grow and becomes a more welcoming and connected space for...

Unfortunately since covid the place has no where for disabled to sit down and I heard from this person when the only bench there was used by someone the management cursed him out for using it, this is beyond disturbing and horrible treatment as well as no consideration for people who have no ability to stand very long!! BTW this woman iris has a disabled daughter and should understand about people with disabilities!!!!!this is inhumane!! Also I witnessed an elderly man trying to eat in mall getting blasted from employee in burger King and I felt so disgusted and sad he was getting bullied and he didn't do any thing in response. Is this OK to treat elderly and...