Walmart Canada has been confirmed as the first major anchor tenant in the Calgary area’s major Taza Park West development.

The lease marks a significant step forward for the 1,200-acre project led by Taza Development, a joint-venture between the Tsuut’ina Nation and Canderel. The development site is located on Tsuut’ina Nation just outside Calgary’s southwestern city limits.

A new Walmart Supercentre is scheduled to open in 2027, positioned to provide groceries, general merchandise and everyday items for nearby neighbourhoods. As the project’s first large-scale retail commitment, the store signals increasing traction behind efforts to build out a mixed-use urban district, said Taza Development.

“The arrival of Walmart Canada represents a major milestone in the realization of our shared vision for Taza,” said James Robertson, the company’s president. “It affirms the strength of our partnership with Tsuut’ina Nation and the momentum we’ve built together.”

Walmart’s store is part of the global retail giant’s $6.5-billion Canadian expansion program being rolled out over the next five years.

“We’re looking forward to bringing local jobs and everyday low prices to this community,” said Paula Bonner, Walmart Canada’s vice-president of format development.

Site preparations at Taza are expected to begin this fall, with construction of the store slated for 2026. The project is expected to generate employment during both the build and long-term operations, benefiting residents of Tsuut’ina Nation and the wider Calgary area. Leasing activity continues to grow, with more than 50 businesses already operating across Taza Park and Buffalo Run, and new homes taking shape from several regional builders,

Taza Park is one of three linked villages within the broader Taza community, a master-planned development on Tsuut’ina land connected to Calgary’s transportation network via the Southwest Calgary Ring Road. Taza Development oversees the long-term project, which aims to drive economic growth and support cultural placemaking over the coming decades.