Flagship 50,000+ sq. ft. Safeway at Oakridge Park mall to open this month

I'm actually somewhat excited to visit this one 😄 It's located on both a skytrain route and a rapid bus line, so it should be convenient for a lot of people?

More than six years after Safeway closed at the old Oakridge Centre mall, the Sobeys-owned grocery store is finally ready to make its return to the site.

Today, Safeway has announced its new flagship grocery store at the new Oakridge Park mall will officially open to the public at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026.

A grand opening ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m., featuring a ribbon cutting, cultural entertainment, and remarks from community leaders.

The new Safeway is located within two underground levels, accessible from the mall’s south atrium. It spans over 50,000 sq. ft. across two levels, making it one of the chain’s largest locations in the Metro Vancouver market.

Safeway is positioning the store as its regional flagship, with a significantly expanded selection of prepared foods, international groceries, seafood, health products, and other offerings compared with a conventional supermarket.

One of the major additions is a dedicated Global Market, with a greater emphasis on international products throughout the store.

There will also be an expanded selection of freshly prepared and ready-to-eat food, including in-store sushi, Asian hot foods, dim sum, buffet-style offerings, and other convenient meal options.

The seafood department will feature three live seafood tanks, along with a broad selection of fresh fish and shellfish.

Much of the store’s wellness and non-food offerings will be concentrated on the second level, including a pharmacy, Rachelle Béry health and wellness products, general merchandise, and a dedicated baby boutique.