kade1064
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wow that's very interesting.
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J-M-Z
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What do you guys think is going to replace Imagine Cinemas now?
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Do you know which day was opening day? The poster reminded me of a visit long along, it turns out I saw Real Genius there on Saturday, August 17, 1985.
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J-M-Z
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Unless someone has an exact opening date, we could use the initial release dates of the movies all featured in the movie poster.
Except E.T. which came out in 1982.
In the Rexdale - Old Photo's facebook group, a friend just shared this store inventory list from the Albion Mall in 1984.
One year before the Woodbine Centre first opened:
Did Music World move from the Albion Mall to the Woodbine mall?
classicgxld
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Woodbine Mall has turned into a complete hot mess. When I seen the food court for the first time in years, I couldn't believe that that is what they dressed it up as, a cheap looking run down back end mall. I think what disappoints a lot of us is when you were actually present around the time the mall was truly flourishing. If you ever take another look while on your visit, please check out the Popeyes they decided to place towards the front left hand side (where Zellers used to be), they decided that it would be an amazing idea to prop up a medium sized speaker resting ever so gently above the store. I'm sorry, but what the hell is that?
Once upon a time they had Shoppers Drug Mart, they got rid of that, from there they looked as if they were in complete idle on what they were going to swap it with next. A cheap knock off style of Copacabana?
Woodbine Live–you were a plan, what is happening? I've passed by an have seen some developments in the works.
I've never seen so many stores get up and leave so quickly, downstairs is a complete joke. A grocery store where Zellers was, that was an announcement they didn't even need to make, barley got their foot in the door to begin with.
Breaks my heart to see my childhood mall has turned into an embarrassment.
If I'm ever there again, I'd be more than happy to share some images.
Once upon a time they had Shoppers Drug Mart, they got rid of that, from there they looked as if they were in complete idle on what they were going to swap it with next. A cheap knock off style of Copacabana?
Woodbine Live–you were a plan, what is happening? I've passed by an have seen some developments in the works.
I've never seen so many stores get up and leave so quickly, downstairs is a complete joke. A grocery store where Zellers was, that was an announcement they didn't even need to make, barley got their foot in the door to begin with.
Breaks my heart to see my childhood mall has turned into an embarrassment.
If I'm ever there again, I'd be more than happy to share some images.
slickpete83
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best part of Woodbine mall is empty fake grocery store coming soon (where Zellers, Target used to be)... more like 2 days from never or maybe in 2032...... hahahaha.....
J-M-Z
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In a few paragraphs, you've summed up the last 28 pages of this forum topic.
On behalf of all of the Urban Toronto Woodbine group, we'd like to present you with a $5 coupon
that can be used at Woodbine's Bulk Barn location.
classicgxld
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Oh, you mean the extremely strange costume/Christmas-tree-holding nonsense thing they call-a-store that replaced BulkBarn about a year and a half ago?
If you ask me I wouldn’t be surprised if that store was set up as a diversion of some sort. Where’s the hidden back door you ask? I’ll have to go check it out. Lolol
Midtown Urbanist
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If I were a pension fund, I would probably buy Woodbine Mall and land bank it.
I see the potential for density to explode in the area once the GO station relocates and Woodbine Entertainment finalizes its master plan for the Woodbine Racetrack.
I see the potential for density to explode in the area once the GO station relocates and Woodbine Entertainment finalizes its master plan for the Woodbine Racetrack.
J-M-Z
Active Member
You know what we need more of?
J-M-Z
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Using wayback machine, you can dial back the rot and access a portion of Woodbine's website from 2008.
While the layout and graphics have been removed long ago, you can still access a store directory from 2008.
B & K Smokeshop was the hallway kiosk in front of Music World. They mostly sold knockoff goods from China.
Boss Sound was a few stores down from Music World originally - before being moved to the upper level and receiving a smaller space.
Cinnabon's kiosk used to be located next to Dollarama and EB Game's old location. The smell of cinnamon helped cover up the rot of the mall.
EB Games's old location was next to Hakim Optical and Cinnabon's kiosk. I think it's a tax shop now.
The General Store was a gift shop located near Hudson Bay. They specialized in collectibles and home decor.
If I remember, Garage Clothing was located near the Food Court, too. Or maybe it was Jean Machine.
Japan Camera was another long-standing staple in the Woodbine. Going back to when the mall first opened in 1985.
Long Distance Phone Cards is a phone card kiosk that was set up near Dollarama and Cinnabon.
Back when Payless Shoes was still in operation.
Rainbow Cinemas would replace Cineplex Odeon in the mid 2000's before becoming Imagine Cinemas in the years to follow.
Rock Co. was strategically placed next to Music World. A store that sold rock and roll t-shirts (with some Marley and Tupac, too)
along with daggers, belt buckles, incense burners and pot paraphernalia. The place usually reeked of incense, but the owner
Gerry was always nice to my brother and I.
Sears has since become one of many liquidations in the Woodbine Centre.
S & R Knives sold - as you guessed it - knives and sewing equipment. I think they used to be located on the upper level near Sears. They've left Woodbine a few years ago.
Softron Tax - I think replaced the arcade (Skybox Games was it?) near Cineplex/Rainbow/Imagine Cinemas.
Sport Chek took over the old Chinese Food restaurant Abacus. They were located at the front of the mall (lower level opposite of JJ Muggs).
I still remember their closing down sale.
Sports Collectors was a shop on the right side of Sears. They sold Sports Memorabilia, collectibles and apparel. They didn't last long.
T Shirt Gallery rings a bell. Upper level - was known for their graphic tees and custom shirt printing.
I think I had my name placed on an old Jersey there years ago.
And we end this list on a sad note with Zellers.
As an added bonus, here's a video tour of the Woodbine Centre in somewhat happier times from 2010-2013.
Warning: the audio is quite disturbing......
While the layout and graphics have been removed long ago, you can still access a store directory from 2008.
B & K Smokeshop was the hallway kiosk in front of Music World. They mostly sold knockoff goods from China.
Boss Sound was a few stores down from Music World originally - before being moved to the upper level and receiving a smaller space.
Cinnabon's kiosk used to be located next to Dollarama and EB Game's old location. The smell of cinnamon helped cover up the rot of the mall.
EB Games's old location was next to Hakim Optical and Cinnabon's kiosk. I think it's a tax shop now.
The General Store was a gift shop located near Hudson Bay. They specialized in collectibles and home decor.
If I remember, Garage Clothing was located near the Food Court, too. Or maybe it was Jean Machine.
Japan Camera was another long-standing staple in the Woodbine. Going back to when the mall first opened in 1985.
Long Distance Phone Cards is a phone card kiosk that was set up near Dollarama and Cinnabon.
Back when Payless Shoes was still in operation.
Rainbow Cinemas would replace Cineplex Odeon in the mid 2000's before becoming Imagine Cinemas in the years to follow.
Rock Co. was strategically placed next to Music World. A store that sold rock and roll t-shirts (with some Marley and Tupac, too)
along with daggers, belt buckles, incense burners and pot paraphernalia. The place usually reeked of incense, but the owner
Gerry was always nice to my brother and I.
Sears has since become one of many liquidations in the Woodbine Centre.
S & R Knives sold - as you guessed it - knives and sewing equipment. I think they used to be located on the upper level near Sears. They've left Woodbine a few years ago.
Softron Tax - I think replaced the arcade (Skybox Games was it?) near Cineplex/Rainbow/Imagine Cinemas.
Sport Chek took over the old Chinese Food restaurant Abacus. They were located at the front of the mall (lower level opposite of JJ Muggs).
I still remember their closing down sale.
Sports Collectors was a shop on the right side of Sears. They sold Sports Memorabilia, collectibles and apparel. They didn't last long.
T Shirt Gallery rings a bell. Upper level - was known for their graphic tees and custom shirt printing.
I think I had my name placed on an old Jersey there years ago.
And we end this list on a sad note with Zellers.
As an added bonus, here's a video tour of the Woodbine Centre in somewhat happier times from 2010-2013.
Warning: the audio is quite disturbing......
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kade1064
Active Member
you are speaking facts, the sad part is that walmart at westwood square is leaving.
classicgxld
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*WHISPER WHISPER* We miss you Old Woodbine!
classicgxld
New Member
This I know, but to be quite honest, I didn’t like the placement. A highly competitive chain in a mall that was just depleting, yet alone everyone else’s businesses dwindled. They left the center gap of the mall into tumbleweed, my heart hurts every time I step toes into that mall.
J-M-Z
Active Member
Don't worry. Already working on a time machine for you and I. Kade can tag along, too - if he doesn't mind the back seat.
When these Covid numbers go down again, I'll have to go and take more photos. Assuming the mall security won't stop me with the deadly "shopping or walking?"
question.
Knowing me, though, I'd probably answer with "it's cool. I'm with Urban Toronto." before getting banned from the mall.