Brentwood Town Centre
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Brentwood Town Centre is a shopping mall
in Burnaby, British Columbia
. It is located in North Burnaby, at the intersection of Willingdon Avenue and the Lougheed Highway, approximately 1.5 kilometres from Vancouver
city limits. It is also very close to the British Columbia Institute of Technology
(BCIT) campus. Its characteristic white domes and peaks were designed to imitate the snow-capped North Shore Mountains in the background.
Brentwood Mall as it was known opened in 1961 as a partial open air strip centre and enclosed mall (the largest and most to-date at the time in BC) the original anchor stores were Eaton's, Loblaw's Supermarket, Zellers and around 60 other stores (some are still in the centre to this day). In the early 1970s the mall enclosed the strip centre portion and expanded, it also underwent renovations and added more stores. In the early 1980s the original Zellers store was closed and replaced with in-line mall stores (only to reopen again in the centre in late 1989). In 1988/89 the entire centre was extensively renovated and underwent a major expansion adding a full second level of stores connecting Eaton's 2nd Floor to the existing upper mall area, a food court and a brand new Zellers store on two levels (in November 1989). The supermarket anchor was also closed (Super Valu) and dismantled for the new large Zellers store. In 2000 Eaton's went into bankruptcy and the store was sold to Sears Canada (along with most of the company's assets). The same year a new London Drugs anchor opened in an expanded upper floor area. The current Sears store is one of the largest in BC on three levels and has a Sears Home Store on the entire lower level, it was completely renovated after Sears took over in early 2000. The Zellers store has also recently renovated their store and added a food section. As of October 2007 Brentwood has completed renovations which commenced in 2006, in which included a newly renovated and expanded Food Court area, new flooring, new high grade washrooms, lighting and enhanced carpeted seating areas as well as a Children's play area in the Sears court. The centre is extremely busy on weekends due to its convenient location and selection of stores.
By the number of stores, it is the second largest mall in North Burnaby (after Lougheed Town Centre
) and third largest in the city (after Lougheed Town Centre and Metrotown
), with 125 stores and services. Notable retailers include Sears
, Zellers
and London Drugs
. During the Christmas season many Burnaby families bring their young children to the Mall to have their pictures taken with Santa Claus in his workshop.
Brentwood Town Centre is also the major transit hub for North Burnaby. Public transit, serviced by TransLink, have connections to the mall, with additional routes to Vancouver
, Metrotown and the University of British Columbia
. The mall is also serviced by Brentwood Town Centre Station
of the SkyTrain
's Millennium Line
. The ongoing high-rise development boom is this part of Burnaby is linked to the strategically positioned Brentwood Mall and Brentwood Station.
Major Stores:
Former Major Stores:
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
in Burnaby, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. It is located in North Burnaby, at the intersection of Willingdon Avenue and the Lougheed Highway, approximately 1.5 kilometres from Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
city limits. It is also very close to the British Columbia Institute of Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
The British Columbia Institute of Technology , is a public, coeducational, academic institution of higher education in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. The polytechnic has five campuses located in the Metro Vancouver region, with the main campus in Burnaby...
(BCIT) campus. Its characteristic white domes and peaks were designed to imitate the snow-capped North Shore Mountains in the background.
Brentwood Mall as it was known opened in 1961 as a partial open air strip centre and enclosed mall (the largest and most to-date at the time in BC) the original anchor stores were Eaton's, Loblaw's Supermarket, Zellers and around 60 other stores (some are still in the centre to this day). In the early 1970s the mall enclosed the strip centre portion and expanded, it also underwent renovations and added more stores. In the early 1980s the original Zellers store was closed and replaced with in-line mall stores (only to reopen again in the centre in late 1989). In 1988/89 the entire centre was extensively renovated and underwent a major expansion adding a full second level of stores connecting Eaton's 2nd Floor to the existing upper mall area, a food court and a brand new Zellers store on two levels (in November 1989). The supermarket anchor was also closed (Super Valu) and dismantled for the new large Zellers store. In 2000 Eaton's went into bankruptcy and the store was sold to Sears Canada (along with most of the company's assets). The same year a new London Drugs anchor opened in an expanded upper floor area. The current Sears store is one of the largest in BC on three levels and has a Sears Home Store on the entire lower level, it was completely renovated after Sears took over in early 2000. The Zellers store has also recently renovated their store and added a food section. As of October 2007 Brentwood has completed renovations which commenced in 2006, in which included a newly renovated and expanded Food Court area, new flooring, new high grade washrooms, lighting and enhanced carpeted seating areas as well as a Children's play area in the Sears court. The centre is extremely busy on weekends due to its convenient location and selection of stores.
By the number of stores, it is the second largest mall in North Burnaby (after Lougheed Town Centre
Lougheed Town Centre
Lougheed Town Centre is a shopping mall in Burnaby, British Columbia. It is located in the northeast corner of the city, near the border with Coquitlam....
) and third largest in the city (after Lougheed Town Centre and Metrotown
Metrotown
Metropolis at Metrotown is a shopping mall complex in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. With over 450 shops and services, it is the largest mall in British Columbia, and the 2nd largest in Canada...
), with 125 stores and services. Notable retailers include Sears
Sears Canada
Sears Canada Inc. is a retailer, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, that operates in all provinces and territories across Canada with a network of 196 corporate stores, 195 dealer stores, 38 home improvement showrooms, 108 Sears Travel offices and a nationwide home maintenance, repair, and...
, Zellers
Zellers
Zellers Inc. is Canada's second-largest chain of mass merchandise discount stores, with locations in communities across Canada. A subsidiary of the Hudson's Bay Company , it has 273 locations across the country....
and London Drugs
London Drugs
London Drugs is a chain of Canadian retail stores with headquarters in Richmond, British Columbia. Its primary focus is on pharmaceuticals, electronics, housewares and cosmetics, with a limited selection of grocery items...
. During the Christmas season many Burnaby families bring their young children to the Mall to have their pictures taken with Santa Claus in his workshop.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, Metrotown and the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
. The mall is also serviced by Brentwood Town Centre Station
Brentwood Town Centre Station
Brentwood Town Centre Station is located on an elevated portion of the Millennium Line. The station is a part of Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain rapid transit system, and is one of the busier stations on the Millennium Line.The station is located near the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Willingdon...
of the SkyTrain
SkyTrain (Vancouver)
SkyTrain is a light rapid transit system in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. SkyTrain has of track and uses fully automated trains on grade-separated tracks, running mostly on elevated guideways, which helps SkyTrain to hold consistently high on-time reliability...
's Millennium Line
Millennium Line
The Millennium Line is the second rapid transit line built in the SkyTrain light metro rapid transit system in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The line is owned and operated by TransLink. Millennium Line uses the colour yellow on route maps, wayfinding and station signage.-History:When...
. The ongoing high-rise development boom is this part of Burnaby is linked to the strategically positioned Brentwood Mall and Brentwood Station.
- London DrugsLondon DrugsLondon Drugs is a chain of Canadian retail stores with headquarters in Richmond, British Columbia. Its primary focus is on pharmaceuticals, electronics, housewares and cosmetics, with a limited selection of grocery items...
(34,249 sq. ft. / 3,181.3 m²) 1 level - SearsSears CanadaSears Canada Inc. is a retailer, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, that operates in all provinces and territories across Canada with a network of 196 corporate stores, 195 dealer stores, 38 home improvement showrooms, 108 Sears Travel offices and a nationwide home maintenance, repair, and...
(184,384 sq. ft. / 17,129.8 m²) 3 levels - ZellersZellersZellers Inc. is Canada's second-largest chain of mass merchandise discount stores, with locations in communities across Canada. A subsidiary of the Hudson's Bay Company , it has 273 locations across the country....
(91,823 sq. ft. / 8,530.6 m²) 2 levels
Former Major Stores:
- Eaton'sEaton'sThe T. Eaton Co. Limited was once Canada's largest department store retailer. It was founded in 1869 in Toronto by Timothy Eaton, an Irish immigrant. Eaton's grew to become a retail and social institution in Canada, with stores across the country, buying offices across the globe, and a catalogue...
- now Sears - Super-Valu - demolished in 1989 for a new 2 level Zellers store & mall expansion
- Shoppers Drug MartShoppers Drug MartShoppers Drug Mart Corporation is Canada's largest pharmacy chain with more than 1,241 stores operating under the names Shoppers Drug Mart in nine provinces and two territories and Pharmaprix in Quebec as well as in Hawkesbury, Ontario....
- closed in 2000 - new London Drugs store opened in mall - Bi-Way - chain closed in mid-1990s