Panda Mart just opened up in Scarborough and I had to go check it out. It's like Temu, but offline!…read moreChinese dollar store on steroids. The store has taken over the entire space Rona used to be, making it incredibly large. With slight exaggeration, you could get 10k steps in just looking around. There are a wide variety of goods being offered, and the prices are often even cheaper than Dollarama (though some stuff is kinda overpriced in comparison, like $30 kitchen shelves?) so I guess they win some lose some. I found some really good deals for plates, kitchenware, hair accessories, stationary, and foam rollers. Since the place is so big, it's hard to find a worker, and even if you find someone, they likely will not know the answer. It's okay though... explore away!

After the crazy/busy lineups and hype, we finally made it here. The store is incredibly huge, with…read morelong aisles of practically everything you can think of. We saw unique items like wheels for lawnmowers and bikes. There are also cosmetics, housewares, stationery supplies, etc. The store is quite messy, though, with many aisles that need cleaning and reorganizing, and imo, the quality is much lower than Dollarama or Dollar Tree. The parking lot is huge, and the store wasn't overly busy for a weekend afternoon.

They posted an ad on Kijiji for a "NEW" PlayStation DualShock 4 controller for $39.99 plus taxes. I…read moredrove all the way from Toronto to Markham to purchase it. They kept the controllers behind a glass case. They had about 7 controllers and to my surprise, the controllers were kept in clear plastic bags! No original Sony packaging! I asked "I thought these were brand new?" The guy there says "these are what we call open-box items. The controllers were just removed from the PS4 system. But they have never been used." That was a total lie because I inspected all the controllers (2 silver, 1 blue, 4 black) and they all had scratches on them. Several of them even had the serial number sticker on the back removed or scratched off. I questioned him about that, and he said "well we've sold many of these and never had a problem". There was a second hand store across from them that I went to and they advised me that this Canadian Outlet Store was notorious for selling refurbished items. Don't trust this place! See my photos of their listing.

Merchandise stacked from floor to ceiling. Narrow aisles, very claustrophobic. If you ever want to…read morefurnish an empty apartment and hit up only one store, you could do it here. Saw big screen tvs, mini refrigerators, kitchenware and appliances, furniture and clothing. Many things don't have a price tag, so inconvenient and annoying. Their sales people have to call the manager for a price check: waited a long time and finally left because it took way too long for him to respond.

The first time I visited Skycity Shopping Centre must have been in 2018. I was a huge fan of Happy…read moreLemon and the closest one to my home was here. Since then, this bubble tea franchise has shut down in the GTA. Chung Chun Rice Dog has taken over this spot. This change explains Skycity in a nutshell. There is a high concentration of bubble tea shops at Skycity. Competition is fierce. I was recently here, thinking that I should get some bubble tea. I actually couldn't decide because the selection was insane and proceeded with my errands instead... haha! I tend to visit Chatime the most here to get my bubble tea fix. Apart from an oversaturation of bubble tea stores, this place has a ton of food. I feel like it'll take me years to eat my way through this place. I recently visited Chung Chun and had an excellent experience. I love their Korean rice dogs and I'm thrilled that this location is a lot closer to me than heading over to North York to satisfy my cravings. My local Cheese Garden is here. I like that I can order online and drop by to pick up my goods. There are benches scattered around the plaza in case you are in a food coma after stuffing yourself to rest or take a nap. There is plenty of parking, although it does getting busy at night. Many eateries and bubble tea places open till 11:30 pm or midnight. There are other businesses, such as electronic stores, nail salons, and more. I have yet to make a dent in these categories here. The catch is that when you exit onto Midland, you can only turn right. Although it's convenient for me to turn left and head home, I don't mind cycling around the block to get home. It's safer considering how weird drivers can be around this area. One of these days, I will visit every bubble tea place here. The problem is that I have my usual places in Markham that it's tough to break decent habits. (342)

This is a huge Chinese outdoor mall. There are many restaurants (Chinese and Vietnamese), desserts,…read moredrinks, travel agencies, nail salons, electronic, health, pet, fashion, spas, dental, housewares, courier service, etc. There are so many bubble tea places: Chatime, Happy Lemon, Snow Tea, Boba Boy, Chaplus, Feng Cha, Xing Fu Tang, Hey Sugar. There is lots of outdoor parking (could get crowded), and a few benches to sit outdoors. During pandemic times, all food restaurants are takeout. Recently restaurants are allowed to serve food on an outdoor patio but not all restaurants made a patio. There is no general WiFi for the mall.

The Walmart at Steeles & Markham is a total GTA foodie hack. Unlike standard stores, this…read moreSupercentre boasts a massive International aisle tailored to the local community. It's a goldmine for South Asian spices, Caribbean staples, and East Asian snacks at big-box prices. ​Don't skip the seafood counter--it's consistently fresh and great for bulk buys. The produce section also stocks tropical fruits you won't find at smaller locations.

It's Walmart. The…read morelocation inside Scarborough Town Centre is the most convenient for us but parking can be a bit rough and it's usually very packed. Decided to drop by this location. Got everything we needed for the kiddos and didn't break the bank. This location was definitely easier to navigate through. We were in and out in no time. Employees were helpful and quick. The store is quite neat and organized.

Dropped into the Scarboro Village Mall for dinner this evening…read more The parking lot was packed but I was eventually able to find an open spot. Found a few interesting vendors located here so I'll return here again to investigate further.

Adjacent to the larger and better known Skycity Shopping Center, the older neighbouring Scarborough…read moreVillage Mall has been around for decades. It boasts a number of established eateries including Marathon Cafe, Korean Grill House, and Linh Ahn Vietnamese cuisine. You are also sure to find a late night dessert establishment, and quite a few bubble tea establishments relative to the smaller footprint this plaza. They even have a place where you can play claw games. Parking can be a real challenge, especially on weekends. Pack your patience.

A very multi-departmental store that tries to cater to just about everything that you might need or…read morewant to buy within an outlet. They weren't super busy, but it took a while to try to flag someone down to ask if they had a specific item I wanted to get. As for the value - I got a ton of items for a fairly decent price so I'm happy with that.

The Best Shop, connected to First Markham Place, offers an extensive range of home goods and…read moregadgets. From premium brands to lesser-known, budget-friendly options, this shop caters to a range of preferences. I recently splurged in high-quality stainless steel spoons for my soupy meals, choosing the premium version that can hang on the bowl priced at around $7 each. The cheaper versions can be as little as $2-$3. The shop has a ton of utensils, alongside a diverse selection of kitchen essentials, from small washing machines and rice cookers to pots and pans. They have Zojirushi rice cookers and we were looking for inner pot to replace ours but too bad they don't sell parts like the inner pot. Additionally, they offer an array of gadgets and also Asian skincare products. Check them out if you're looking to stock your kitchen or looking for niche kitchen item, they'll likely have it.

Great place to buy batteries of all sizes. I was able to find foam Nunchakus for Martial Arts…read moretraining at this store as well.

P & L is kind of like a Dollar/Discount Store on steroid!…read more I always come here to check first if I need anything small in tech or beauty supplies! They have so many different cables for USB, Stereo or TV, a USB to Micro at $1.49??? Great to have a few around! There are neat beauty supplies that I cannot find somewhere else at this price point! You can also find kitchenware, hardware and more!! It is always fun to browse around. The store is quite spacious and well lit compares to the other P & L I have been to! No refunds but items can be exchanged within 7 days of purchase. Ample parking in the free underground garage,

I have been coming to Markham Town Square for decades. As usual, I tend to focus on stores than I…read moredidn't even notice this listing until today. It's situated on the northeast corner of Warden Avenue and Highway 7, across the street from Markham Civic Centre. My first visit here was in grade 12. I wanted to go to my first major concert. Madonna was doing a couple of shows at SkyDome. I'm dating myself and I don't care. I needed a wristband to get my place in line, well before doing anything online was a thing. My best bet was getting one at a music store at Markham Town Square. My dad drove us up here. We lived in the Beaches. My mom wrote a letter to show my teachers that I needed to be excused from their classes. Thank goodness I was a good kid and student to swing this arrangement! In short, I got my tickets. I paid for them, even though my dad insisted on paying. I was elated. I made it back to school in time for my French class. I couldn't stop smiling. Markham Town Square will always have a special place in my heart. Little did I know that I'd become a Markhamite and visit this place regularly years later. This music store is long gone. There used to be a Chinese restaurant between the No Frills, and Town Gift & Postal Service. It has changed names over the years. It's the only store that is vacant these days. No Frills is your grocery store. I never have any problems finding what I need here. The selection is decent and I've never been disappointed shopping here. Town Gift & Postal Service is a non-descript store that you wouldn't expect to be a post office. People often hit Shoppers Drug Mart and are disappointed to learn that it doesn't have a post office. Town Gift & Postal Service is your post office. The folks who run this store are nice. It does get busy thanks to the post office part of this business. There used to be a Mr. Sub. It's gone. I was sad. I'm happy to see that a Korean eatery is about to take its place. I probably frequent these businesses the most: - Shoppers Drug Mart - Felix & Norton Cookies - McDonald's This Shoppers is convenient to get to. If I need to grab something quickly, I can here. There's lots of parking that it's rarely an issue. Felix & Norton Cookies are amazing. I love their gourmet cookies, perhaps more than I should. It's the butter that makes them so decadent. It has Pusheen products, which is a bonus. I like this McDonald's. Staff are friendly and I have yet to have anyone mess up my order. I tend to hit the drive-thru. This plaza has another drive-thru, which makes it stand out. You rarely see a couple of drive-thrus in close proximity, but you do here. The other is Scotiabank. The lane is tighter than McD's, but it works. For the longest time, the store where Canada Computers & Electronics is was vacant. It used to be a Future Shop. When it shuttered for good, it was empty for years, with a brief stint as a returning office for one of the elections. I love Canada Computers. It brings out the geeky side of me. There is a lot to look at and prices are pretty good. Next to Canada Computers is Honeymoon Dessert. It was previously a Menchie's. It's a nice addition to get your dessert fix, including really good fruit teas. I have frequented Cora's, Teriyaki Experience, and Pizza Pizza over the years. All have been at this plaza for years. I still haven't visited all businesses. Wonton Hut comes to mind. One of these days, I'll cave and place an order. This plaza has everything I need. Food. Burgers. Cookies. Computer accessories. Dessert. It suits my needs nicely. (172)

Shopping at The Bay inside Markville Shopping Centre can be a frustrating experience…read more I am on the hunt for a carry one luggage and I thought I go check out what The Bay have on sale..as I naively believe there's really bargain at The Bay. I fanatically walked around the store looking for luggage department as I could not find any store directory which is usually located near the escalators. Maybe the goal is to get people walk around and spend more time in the store and they might ended up buying things?? Of course even with 60% off, the prices still a lot than other places? I wonder would ANYONE pay full price for anything here?? Cashing out can be a pain as I saw shoppers were sent all over the store trying to pay for their goods.... I hate Centralized cashier system.....

I'm glad I'm not the only one who has a bad review of this place! The one star is for the service…read morehere. The shoe department needs to hire more people especially on busy days they have no one helping you and the lines get insanely long. I tried getting boots once and they told me they didn't have any more in stores. I asked them to place an online order and they told me to do it instead. Um ok. Went to the fitting room to try on some sweaters and when I came out I put the stuff I didn't want on the rack that they had in their fitting room and the person working rudely said I couldn't leave my stuff on the rack and that I was to put it back from where I got it from. TALK ABOUT GREAT SERVICE! When I was paying I was in line at one of their service desk and when it got to my turn the girl working walked away. I wasn't sure if she was helping someone else or if she would come back but she didn't acknowledge anything so I stood around for a few mins. She didn't come back so I went to another desk to pay. Stood in line for 10-15 mins behind one customer (obv taking their sweet time). Finally the employee was like "Are you trying to pay for the bay items? Cause we don't accept those items" .....I'm sorry could you not have said anything in that 15 mins so I didn't need to waste my time standing in line for something? Smh. The Bay might as well make everything a self serve place cause you're definitely not getting any service from here.