Orangeville Shopping Centre — Local services in Orangeville

I dont often get to go to Orangeville anymore.

I was so disappointed that the Orangeville Mall is no longer there.

Sure the box stores are there.

Michaels, Homesense, Marshall's, Shoppers Drug Mart, Metro ...

However, access to the smaller stores is from the outside only and around the rear of the old mall.

And to get to them, like Tim Hortons is a long walk around the exterior of the mall, facing vehicular traffic.

Which is hazardous for people using such a devise as a walker.

In my opinion, what was management thinking here.

The mall in the past was fully enclosed and great way for senior citizens to get out, walk and shop in relative comfort.

I had to finally stop and ask someone how to get into the mall.

Before, someone finally told me they closed it down.

That is a shame.

But I guess it goes for the changing times.

However reverting back to the old style outside mall system of access to only one store at a time.

Means people will shop elsewhere.

Or

Like myself for the first time ever, doing my shopping on line.

Truthfully, it's a good way to have everything delivered.

However, it is not so good when you are disappointed and want to return or send things back.

Bring...

The Orangeville Mall used to be a great place and I went here all the time, but like many malls, it is in a severe decline, especially since the anchor stores left. They have added some new anchors, but neither of them are my kind of stores and they don't seem to be able to draw other shoppers in to prevent other stores from closing.

The mall interior is extremely dated, add in all the empty store fronts, and the stores they do have, are not really for me, I very rarely find a need...

I went to Shoppers to get my booster shot. Both the staff and customers were wearing masks and social distancing was being observed. I was very comfortable in the environment.

I arrived early for my appointment and the pharmacist was very accommodating and was able to give me my shot as soon as I had filled out the paperwork.

My covid shot certificate was updated before I left the store.

This was a good experience for me and I will certainly revisit Shoppers when I am in...