The film wasn't shot in the early 80's. It was shot in 1979. I'm pretty sure it's the Eaton's Center food court btw.

frustrated women . . .

Remember the horrible dubbing of the women at the food court commenting on Cameron? I think they were speaking French, but English soundtrack over it

What is there now? Have they renovated the place?
Shame if it is gone, I liked the ambiance from the film. Really felt retro, like a place I would like to visit.

Oh sorry to hear that.
on location with SUPERMAN I,& OTHER STARS
http://www.vbphoto.biz/

Used to go there all the time when I was a kid. Reminded me of something out of a Clockwork Orange. Sadly it's no longer there.

I know for a fact it's in
Montreal
as I have a photo from when the wife & I were there in 1977.
It's a very pretty MALL and we got a big kick when we saw it in the film.
Here it is
http://www.vbphoto.biz/montshop.JPG
See some stars here
http://www.vbphoto.biz/

Are there any pictures of what the place looks like nowadays? I sure hope they've kept the ambiance!

the link I posted related to website that said it was Toronto, wrong obviously:
see second paragraph
http://www.fast-rewind.com/locations_scanners.htm

Hi, I don't know where you got the information about the mall but it is incorrect. The opening mall scene was shot at 20-20 University which is all part of the underground section linked to the McGill Metro station in Montreal. At one point you clearly see the 20-20 sign. Some of the stores have French names only (La Crmire, for instance). I live in Montreal and know the mall well (or at least, knew it well in the early 1980s, the time this film was shot).

I always wondered that too
Apparently it was
"the Food Court at the Yonge & Bloor Center (located in the basement/Yonge and Bloor Subway enterance of the shopping complex) just across the street from Yorkville. "
http://www.fast-rewind.com/locations_scanners.htm
must have been refurbished surely?