Square One mall unveils $60-million wing, launches $480-million expansion

Mississauga, Ontario --Canadian mall Square One has opened its newly renovated and expanded $60-million North side wing, featuring new stores and enhanced amenities and services in 78,000 sq. ft. The opening marks the completion of the second phase in Square One's multi-phase redevelopment, which will increase retail space to 2.1 million sq. ft. by 2016 and represents a total investment of more than $480 million.



The expansion of the west Toronto center includes a 35,000-sq.-ft. Forever 21, the largest in Ontario, as well as a 16,000-sq.-ft. Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutique concept, first-to-market stores such as Brandy Melville and Saje, a new concept Moxie's Grill & Bar, and expanded services and amenities including valet parking.



Square One's new renovation enhances the area's streetscape, with addition of green city space and a water fountain feature. Designed to be pedestrian-friendly, the North side wing offers shoppers enhanced walkability, and its entrance is strategically located just steps away from Mississauga Transitway and Square One GO Station, which services 15 million passengers every year.



"The significant investment in this renovation will elevate the shopper experience for the 24 million visitors we draw every year," said Greg Taylor, general manager, Square One, Oxford Properties Group, which jointly owns Square One with Alberta Investment Management Corp.



Construction continues on the new La Maison Simons and Holt Renfrew stores scheduled to open in spring 2016.



Square One Shopping Centre 
features 360+ retailers including Apple, Michael Kors, Crate & Barrel, Harry Rosen, Zara and Whole Foods Market.