It's a mall - like any other mall in the GTA. It's closest counterpart is Yorkdale.
Fairview's smaller, doesn't have as many stores. Parking is hard to find and its parking lots could use an update - like how Yorkdale you're able to find out which lot has spots available.
I come here whenever I don't wanna brave the crowds at Yorkdale and if a store I'm going to has locations at Fairview too. Current favourite store at Fairview: The Lego Store!