Toronto Premium Outlets Sucks, and Halton Hills is Responsible for That
Hey pals! Many people spend their shopping days out at the Toronto Premium Outlets, located just off Highway 401 near Trafalgar Road. The allure of an outdoor mall and the possibility of deals makes it a worthwhile destination. I have never been, however, and I am a hater of this mall. In this piece, I will explain why the Toronto Premium Outlets should not have been built, and why the municipality of Halton Hills acted with malice by approving it. Shocker, it will focus on transportation. The Context The Toronto Premium Outlets opened August 1st, 2013, to a bunch of fanfare. This was the first mall of this style in southern Ontario, and many equated it to many American outlet malls. This was not quite the case, but every weekend, people head there for some shopping. It doesn't take long to find webpages speaking about issues with traffic and parking at the mall . In fact, there is a huge sector of parking dedicated just for employees, which is a key focus of this article. T...