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Jennifer Jasey said she and her son, Zidane, who is nearly two, will have to find another place to visit St. The story of Santa at the Eaton Centre is closely related to the story of the Eaton family itself. The popular retailer began as a Toronto dry goods store and haberdashery in before expanding to mail-order catalogues and eventually opening Eaton's department stores across Canada.
The flagship store got a makeover in the late s when the Toronto Eaton Centre was built at Yonge and Dundas Streets.
But Eaton's went out of business in and the downtown shopping centre is now owned by Cadillac Fairview. Eaton's sponsored Toronto's Santa Claus Parade from until , when the department store dropped it due to rising costs. A group of businesses stepped in to save the parade by sponsoring floats, a practice that continues today as thousands of people line the parade route for a chance to see Santa.
Parents anxious to have their kids line up the old-fashioned way to sit on Santa's knee this Christmas will have other options besides the Eaton Centre. The Bay, a mere snowball throw away, will have its Santa available to see children on weekends. We continue to follow provincial guidelines when it comes to mask usage. Everyone must wear a mask while visiting and taking photos with Santa. Only those with age or medical exemptions will be exempted.
Rediscover that hearing-ho-ho-ho-in-real-life feeling. Location: Level 4 near Indigo It's the most wonderful time of the year! Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot now! Our enhanced safety measures to ensure your visit with us is safe and comfortable. We ask that all guests refrain from eating or drinking within the Santa experience. Only the guests included on the reservation will be able to visit with Santa. When do Santa tickets go on sale?
Visits with Santa are intended for all guests of all ages. What are the safety measures this year? Please see our safety measures above for more information. Will there be storytime with Santa this year? What kind of mask do I need to wear? Kindly wear a face mask that covers your nose, mouth and chin. Does my child have to wear a mask? Can I visit Santa without a reservation?
Can I make a reservation once on-site? How many people can I bring for my Santa reservation? Can I book more than one reservation to visit with Santa?
Reservations are limited to one per email. Where is Santa located in the mall?
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