Canada’s largest redevelopment project, Oakridge Park, officially opened its doors on Thursday, transforming a major stretch of Vancouver into a sprawling destination for luxury retail, dining, art and community experiences.
Developed by QuadReal Property Group and Westbank, the highly anticipated 28-acre project welcomed its first visitors following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, project partners and stakeholders.
“This opening represents years of collaboration across partners, designers, and the community to bring forward a destination that reflects how people want to gather, shop and spend time,” said Chrystal Burns, Executive Vice President, Canadian Retail Experience at QuadReal Property Group.
Positioned as a cultural and lifestyle hub, Oakridge Park features more than 100 global and local brands spread across 650,000 square feet of retail space. The development houses an extensive mix of luxury fashion, jewelry, beauty and lifestyle retailers, including Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Tiffany & Co., Canada Goose, lululemon, Sephora and Aritzia.
The opening also marks the launch of Vancouver’s newest culinary destination, Time Out Market, which brings together 18 local chefs, restaurants and food concepts under one roof. Among the featured names are Feenie’s, Lunch Lady, DownLow Chicken, Heritage Asian Eatery, Kishimoto, Via Tevere and Beaucoup Bakery Café.
Beyond shopping and dining, Oakridge Park places a major emphasis on art and public engagement. The development includes several large-scale public art installations from local and international artists.
Among the featured works is First Ancestors by Musqueam artist Diamond Point, which transforms the transit entrance into a contemporary Coast Salish statement connecting visitors with ancestral knowledge and place. Other key installations include Glyphs of the Epicure by Howie Tsui, Opalescent Cumulus Swirl by acclaimed Korean artist Haegue Yang, and Bush Capsules by Canadian artist Brian Jungen.
Interactive and immersive experiences have also been integrated throughout the centre. Kio’s Wall invites visitors to engage with motion-responsive digital art, while the Sky Stage — anchored by a Steinway Spirio player piano — will host live performances and programming within the South Atrium.
Adding to the visual identity of the project are four custom glass art installations created by renowned Czech glassmaking company Lasvit. One of the highlights, Glass Meadow by Petra Sošťáková, features delicate floral glass forms inspired by the fleeting beauty of blooming flowers.
“At Oakridge Park, art is at the center of the experience,” Burns said. “Through our collaboration with local and global artists, we are creating immersive installations that showcase creativity and diversity, giving visitors and locals a cultural experience on par with the best in the world.”
Oakridge Park will also host year-round community programming and events focused on fashion, wellness, food, jewelry and seasonal celebrations as the development establishes itself as one of Vancouver’s premier lifestyle destinations.
