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Vancouver’s Long-Awaited Oakridge Park to Open May 28

Vancouver’s long-awaited Oakridge Park development will officially open to the public on May 28, marking the debut of what developers say will redefine retail and dining in the city.

QuadReal Property Group, which co-owns the site with fellow Vancovuer-based firm Westbank, announced the opening date on Tuesday.

The 650,000-square-foot mixed-use destination will feature more than 100 brands spanning luxury fashion, jewelry, beauty, wellness and lifestyle retail.

The opening will come after a planned fall 2025 launch was postponed amid construction delays. The five-year project is part of an overhaul of the former Oakridge shopping centre that will also include multi-residential buildings and office components. The property has been rebranded as Oakridge Park, and the redevelopment project has prompted numerous other redevelopments, including retail, multi-family, student housing and other asset types in the Oakridge area located on the city’s west side.

Oakridge Park’s newly announced luxury tenants include Chanel and Ferragamo, joining retailers such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, Canada Goose, Rolex, Tiffany & Co., Aritzia and lululemon.

“The official opening of Oakridge Park marks a significant milestone in bringing our long-term vision for this destination to life,” said Chrystal Burns, executive vice-president of Canadian retail experience at QuadReal, which is also serving as the property manager. “We set out to create more than a retail centre; we wanted to build a place where world-class shopping, dining, culture and community come together.”

Burns added: “With an exceptional collection of global brands and the debut of Time Out Market Vancouver, Oakridge Park delivers an unparalleled destination for residents, visitors and the community. The development reflects the energy of the city, complementing Vancouver’s vibrant culture while shaping the future of retail and lifestyle experiences in the region.”

The project will also introduce Time Out Market Vancouver, featuring local culinary concepts including Feenie’s, Mee Bar, Lunch Lady, MaKaam, DownLow Chicken, Barnacle by Bar Bravo, Peacock, Via Tevere, Kishimoto, Santo Taco, Heritage Asian Eatery, Mello and Boba Run.

Oakridge Park will also debut Delysees Champagne Bar, described by the developers as a luxury champagne bar concept designed to create a high-end social experience within the shopping centre.

The revamped retail centre will host year-round community programming and events focused on food, wellness, fashion and the holidays. Opening celebrations will include live music performances throughout June, floral installations by Fleurs de Villes, complimentary floral bouquets and portrait illustrations tied to gift card and retail purchases, as well as free pilates, barre and ballet classes in partnership with retailers and local studios.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled ahead of the public opening on May 28.

Pictured: Vancouver’s future Oakridge Park retail centre.

Rendering: Courtesy of Oakridge Park

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About Monte Stewart

Monte Stewart serves as Content Director - Canada for Connect Commercial Real Estate. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monte provides daily news coverage of major Canadian commercial real estate markets, including Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Calgary. He has written about the real estate sector for various media outlets and Avison Young since the early 2000s. In addition, he has covered sports, general news and business for several leading wire services and publications, including The Canadian Press, The Associated Press, The Calgary Herald, The Globe and Mail, Research Money, The Daily Oil Bulletin, Natural Gas World and The Toronto Star. Monte is active in his community as a youth basketball coach and raises funds for such charitable causes as Movember.