After more than two decades of planning, setbacks, and construction noise at the corner of Cambie and 41st, Oakridge Park is finally opening. The official date is Thursday, May 28, 2026 — and the development it marks is one of the largest retail and public space openings Vancouver has seen in a long time. Before you make the trip, here is what is actually confirmed, what is worth your time, and what to think about before showing up opening week.
Oakridge Park Opening Date and Location
Oakridge Park opens to the public on Thursday, May 28, 2026, starting at 11 a.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony precedes public access.
The address is 650 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver — on the same site as the former Oakridge Centre mall, at the corner of Cambie Street and 41st Avenue, directly on the Canada Line SkyTrain corridor.
One important note: not every retailer will be open on day one. Around 500,000 of the 650,000 square feet of retail space will be operational at launch, with the vast majority of the 100-plus confirmed brands ready. Safeway (50,000 sq ft) and a Signature BC Liquor Store (25,000 sq ft) are both confirmed but opening a few weeks after May 28. Plan accordingly if either of those is your reason for going.
What Is Oakridge Park?
Oakridge Park is not a mall renovation. It is a 28-acre, five-million-square-foot mixed-use redevelopment that includes retail, residential towers, a 7.5-acre rooftop public park, and a civic centre with a public library. The retail portion alone spans 650,000 square feet with over 100 brands.
The project is co-developed by QuadReal Property Group and Westbank, took more than 20 years from initial planning to opening, and has had over 30,000 workers on site since construction started in 2018. The rooftop park opens the same day as the mall — May 28 — and is a public space, not a ticketed attraction.
For context: the civic centre and public library are not ready at launch. That portion is expected to open in spring 2027.
Oakridge Park provides official videos and additional media through its media resources page, including a flyover film and background on the development.
What Stores Are Opening at Oakridge Park?
Oakridge Park is positioning itself as Vancouver’s luxury retail anchor, and the confirmed store list reflects that clearly.
Luxury fashion: Louis Vuitton, Prada, Chanel, Coach, Canada Goose, Moncler, Ferragamo, Valentino, and Dolce & Gabbana — the latter being their first standalone store in Vancouver.
Watches and jewellery: Rolex, TAG Heuer, Tiffany & Co., Bvlgari
Contemporary and lifestyle: lululemon, Aritzia, Sephora, Sporting Life
Department anchor: Simons takes the former Nordstrom space at 92,000 square feet. Given that Nordstrom’s 2023 exit left Vancouver without a traditional full-service department store anchor, this is a significant piece of the retail story.
Dining outside Time Out Market: Giorgio Armani Cafe opens adjacent to the Armani store. Delysees Champagne Bar is also confirmed for opening.
Opening weeks after May 28: Safeway (50,000 sq ft), Signature BC Liquor Store (25,000 sq ft), and Altea Fitness (55,000 sq ft, taking the former Hudson’s Bay space).
If luxury retail is not your draw, Sephora, lululemon, Aritzia, and Sporting Life give the development some practical everyday-use pull beyond the higher-end tenants.
Time Out Market Vancouver: The Food Hall People Are Searching For
Time Out Market Vancouver is inside Oakridge Park and opens on May 28, occupying 51,000 square feet with 20 kitchens, a dessert counter, three bars, and around 1,000 seats — including a pet-friendly outdoor terrace overlooking the rooftop park.
The kitchen lineup brings together established local names and new concepts. Confirmed vendors include Feenie’s (Chef Rob Feenie), Lunch Lady, DownLow Chicken, Via Tevere, Mee Bar (Chanthy Yen), and Chef Vikram Vij’s new Indian concept called Peacock. Newer additions include España (pintxos, tapas, paellas), Blnd Tger (Shanghai-style dumplings), and Pasta e Basta (Michelin-recognised pasta). Beaucoup Bakery Café and a Beaucoup Creamery soft-serve counter round out the dessert options.
At 51,000 square feet with 1,000 seats, this is not a quick-stop food court. It is worth treating as its own destination — budget at least an hour if you plan to eat there properly. For the full kitchen breakdown and what to try first, see our Time Out Market Oakridge Park guide.
How to Get to Oakridge Park by SkyTrain
The Canada Line’s Oakridge-41st Avenue Station sits directly adjacent to Oakridge Park, and the station upgrade funded by the developer is nearing completion this summer. For most people coming from anywhere in Metro Vancouver, transit is genuinely the better option here.
What is new at the station:
- Two new escalators for improved accessibility
- Renovated entrance with new roof (better weather protection)
- Direct underground access to the mall — the station ticketing area connects underground directly to the retail district, no outdoor walking required
- Updated R4 bus stop on 41st Ave with new shelter and information display
- New public artwork by an Indigenous artist inside the station
From downtown, take the Canada Line south from Waterfront or Vancouver City Centre — Oakridge-41st is roughly a 15-minute ride. Multiple bus routes also serve 41st Avenue and Cambie, including the #15 Cambie.
Opening week transit note: Expect the station to be busy on May 28 and the surrounding weekend. Build in extra time. The station upgrade has been under construction since early 2026 and full completion is expected by summer — all access is operational for opening day, but early crowding at the new entrance is a realistic possibility.
If you are arriving from the airport, see our guide on getting from YVR to downtown Vancouver — the Canada Line connects YVR directly to the Oakridge stop on the same line.
Parking and Opening Week Tips
Parking at Oakridge Park
At launch, Oakridge Park offers 2,000 complimentary vehicle stalls on the first two underground parking levels, with a three-hour limit per visit. That represents about one-third of the project’s eventual total parking capacity. Entry is via 44th and Cambie or 45th and Cambie.
Three hours free is a reasonable offer, but do not expect to find a spot easily on opening day. Any major retail opening in Vancouver draws early crowds, and the opening week programming — live music Thursday through Sunday throughout June, Fleurs de Villes floral installations May 28 to June 7 — will push foot traffic higher than a typical weekend.
Crowd and timing tips
- If you can wait, the second or third week of June will be noticeably calmer than opening weekend
- A Thursday or Friday morning is quieter than any Saturday afternoon in the first month
- Safeway and BC Liquor are not open at launch — do not make a grocery run your reason to show up May 28
- Time Out Market fills up on weekend afternoons; a weekday lunch visit will be a different experience
Is Oakridge Park Worth Visiting?
For most Metro Vancouver residents: yes, eventually. Whether opening week is worth it depends on what you are after.
Go opening week if you want to be there for the energy, see Time Out Market on day one, or catch the Fleurs de Villes installation before June 7. The rooftop park is also genuinely new public space — free to access, no purchase required.
Wait a few weeks if you are going specifically for a store, want to drive without parking stress, or are planning a Saturday afternoon and expecting an easy visit. Opening crowds are real, and the Safeway and BC Liquor Store that many local residents will actually use regularly are not ready at launch anyway.
The honest assessment: Oakridge Park fills a real gap in Vancouver’s retail landscape. The Nordstrom departure in 2023 left the city without a traditional department store anchor and without a luxury retail cluster of this density. Time Out Market brings a format Vancouver has not had at this scale. Whether the development becomes a weekly destination for locals or a periodic visit will depend on how the day-to-day experience settles after the opening rush.
The rooftop park is worth watching. A 7.5-acre public green space on top of a mall in a dense urban neighbourhood is a genuinely useful piece of city infrastructure — and it costs nothing to access.
Oakridge Park has also shared official video material showing the project’s brand and event atmosphere.
For other ideas on how to spend a day in Vancouver, the free things to do in Vancouver guide covers a lot of ground beyond shopping. And if you want a sense of Vancouver’s broader food scene before committing an afternoon to the food hall, the best food and drink areas in Metro Vancouver gives useful neighbourhood context.
Tips Before You Go
- Transit is the easier option. Direct underground Canada Line access makes parking optional for most of the city.
- First visit: aim for a weekday morning, not opening weekend.
- Safeway and BC Liquor open a few weeks after May 28 — not available on day one.
- Time Out Market is large. Treat it as a destination, not a food court stop.
- The rooftop park is free and open to the public.
- Parking is complimentary for three hours via 44th or 45th and Cambie — expect it to fill fast the first week.
Media visuals in this article are sourced from Oakridge Park’s official media resources and used for editorial coverage. YVRBlog is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or partnered with Oakridge Park or its operators.
FAQ
When does Oakridge Park open in Vancouver?
Oakridge Park opens on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by public access.
Where is Oakridge Park located?
Oakridge Park is at 650 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver, at the corner of Cambie Street — the same site as the former Oakridge Centre mall.
Is Oakridge Park near SkyTrain?
Yes. The Canada Line’s Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is directly adjacent, and a new underground connection links the station to the mall without requiring outdoor walking.
What stores are at Oakridge Park?
Over 100 retailers are confirmed, including Louis Vuitton, Prada, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Coach, Canada Goose, Moncler, Simons, lululemon, Aritzia, Sephora, and Sporting Life. Safeway and a Signature BC Liquor Store open a few weeks after the May 28 launch.
Is Time Out Market Vancouver inside Oakridge Park?
Yes. Time Out Market Vancouver is inside Oakridge Park, spanning 51,000 square feet with 20 kitchens, three bars, and approximately 1,000 seats. It opens on May 28 alongside the mall.
Should I drive or take transit to Oakridge Park?
Transit is the better option for most visitors. The Canada Line stops directly at the mall with underground access. If you drive, parking is free for three hours via 44th or 45th and Cambie. Opening week, transit will be significantly less stressful than looking for parking.
Is Oakridge Park worth visiting during opening week?
Depends on your tolerance for crowds. If you want the opening energy or the Fleurs de Villes installation (May 28–June 7), go. If you want a calm first visit, the second or third week of June will be easier.
