Hazelton Lanes
Hazelton Lanes is an upscale shopping mall in Yorkville, an affluent neighbourhood in Toronto, Canada.
History
Hazelton Lanes opened in 1976 with 60,000 square feet (5,600 m2) of retail space. It was positioned as a luxury shopping centre and attracted some prestigious retailers. It underwent an expansion that tripled its size in 1988/1989.
Recession of the early 1990s
Hazelton Lanes began to experience difficult times in the early 1990s with the recession that gripped Toronto and much of Canada. Many of the upscale stores in Hazelton Lanes closed their doors, and some of them moved to the Mink Mile along Bloor Street. Brick-work on parts of the complex's exterior are now in disrepair.
Re-emergence
Hazelton Lanes has re-emerged as a 'neighbourhood shopping centre', albeit with some luxury brands still in place. All in all there are more than 64 high-end boutiques and services spanning fashion, beauty, jewellery, home decor, and restaurants.
The mall is located in the Bloor-Yorkville shopping and entertainment district.
Celebrity sightings at Hazelton Lanes have allegedly included: Carmen Electra, Mischa Barton, Carson Kressley from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Nelly Furtado, Dustin Hoffman, Keshia Chante, Hilary Duff and Mira Sorvino, in addition to many other rock stars, teen idols, athletes, and Hollywood celebrities.
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Coordinates: 43°40′16″N 79°23′40″W / 43.670976°N 79.394583°W