Sevenoaks Shopping Centre
Encyclopedia
Sevenoaks Shopping Centre is a shopping mall
complex in Abbotsford
, British Columbia
, Canada
. Sevenoaks is the dominant shopping centre in the Eastern Fraser Valley
, and offers a contemporary shopping experience to its customers with a selection of over 100 retail stores, services and food establishments.
Sevenoaks is located approximately one hour east of Vancouver, and minutes from two U.S. border crossings. Strategically located at the intersection of two major connectors, South Fraser Way and Gladwin Road, Sevenoaks is easily accessible from all parts of the Fraser Valley.
Sevenoaks is located adjacent to scenic Centennial/Mill Lake & Trail (Outdoor Pool & Water Spray Park) and the Central Transit Bus Loop. Within a two-block radius are Matsqui Recreation Centre, City Hall, Abbotsford Library, and the University of the Fraser Valley is also nearby.
Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.
Opening Date: 1975
Management: Morguard Investments Limited
No. of stores and services: 108
No. of anchor tenants: 5
Total retail floor area: 562328 square feet (52,242 m²)
Parking: 2,626
No. of floors: 2
Website: www.shopsevenoaks.com
space was converted into a new 475 seat food court, plus seven CRU units were added to the mix, including the 24,000+ square foot Sport Chek
. In 2004, a phased cosmetic upgrade commenced, which incorporated an exterior and interior building colour change and addition of eight soft seating arrangements, including the TV lounge in the Gap Court. Sevenoak's prominent financial tenant, The Royal Bank
, expanded their premises from 6000 square feet (557.4 m²) to over 8000 square feet (743.2 m²) in 2006. The addition of a 30,000+ square foot pad site extension for electronics retailer, Best Buy
, opened in Fall 2009.
, British Columbia
. Abbotsford's close proximity to two US border crossings, an international airport and the British Columbia's Interior makes the area attractive from a livability perspective and to the business market.
Sevenoaks Shopping Centre is located in Abbotsford minutes away from Highway One on South Fraser Way, the main artery of retail for the area. Sevenoaks Shopping Centre, managed by Morguard Investments Limited, is the premier shopping centre in the Eastern Fraser Valley with over 560000 square feet (52,025.7 m²) and offerings which include: Best Buy
, Earls
, The Bay
, The GAP, Sears, Sport Chek
, Parisotto's Your Independant Grocer, Starbucks
, American Eagle Outfitters
, and over 100 other retail and services.
The Sevenoaks merchandise mix has a strong component of fashion-oriented stores, including The Gap, American Eagle Outfitters
, Le Château, The Garage
, La Vie En Rose
/Aqua, La Senza
, Mantique, Aldo Shoes and Sterling Shoes.
The Food Court includes 475 seats and is home to regional and national food retailers such as New York Fries
, Quiznos, Thai Way, Fresh Slice, Taco Bell
/KFC
, Koya Japan, A&W, Manchu Wok
, Orange Julius
/Dairy Queen
,and Starbucks
, .
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...
complex in Abbotsford
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Abbotsford is a Canadian city located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, adjacent to Greater Vancouver. It is the fifth largest municipality in British Columbia, home to 123,864 people . Its Census Metropolitan Area, which includes the District of Mission, is the 23rd largest in Canada,...
, 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...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Sevenoaks is the dominant shopping centre in the Eastern Fraser Valley
Fraser Valley
The Fraser Valley is the section of the Fraser River basin in southwestern British Columbia downstream of the Fraser Canyon. The term is sometimes used to refer to the Fraser Canyon and stretches upstream from there, but in general British Columbian usage of the term refers to the stretch of the...
, and offers a contemporary shopping experience to its customers with a selection of over 100 retail stores, services and food establishments.
Sevenoaks is located approximately one hour east of Vancouver, and minutes from two U.S. border crossings. Strategically located at the intersection of two major connectors, South Fraser Way and Gladwin Road, Sevenoaks is easily accessible from all parts of the Fraser Valley.
Sevenoaks is located adjacent to scenic Centennial/Mill Lake & Trail (Outdoor Pool & Water Spray Park) and the Central Transit Bus Loop. Within a two-block radius are Matsqui Recreation Centre, City Hall, Abbotsford Library, and the University of the Fraser Valley is also nearby.
Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.
Opening Date: 1975
Management: Morguard Investments Limited
No. of stores and services: 108
No. of anchor tenants: 5
Total retail floor area: 562328 square feet (52,242 m²)
Parking: 2,626
No. of floors: 2
Website: www.shopsevenoaks.com
Developments and Upgrades
Sevenoaks Shopping Centre was built in 1975; expansions occurred in 1984, 1989, 1991 and 1999. In 2000, the former Eaton'sEaton's
The 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...
space was converted into a new 475 seat food court, plus seven CRU units were added to the mix, including the 24,000+ square foot Sport Chek
Sport Chek
Sport Chek is the largest Canadian retailers of sporting clothing, sports equipment and equipment destroy, with stores across Canada...
. In 2004, a phased cosmetic upgrade commenced, which incorporated an exterior and interior building colour change and addition of eight soft seating arrangements, including the TV lounge in the Gap Court. Sevenoak's prominent financial tenant, The Royal Bank
Royal Bank
The terms Royal Bank, Banque Royale, Banco Real can connote several different things,* Royal Bank * Royal Bank of Canada** Royal Bank of Trinidad and Tobago, a subsidiary of RBC* Royal Bank of Scotland...
, expanded their premises from 6000 square feet (557.4 m²) to over 8000 square feet (743.2 m²) in 2006. The addition of a 30,000+ square foot pad site extension for electronics retailer, Best Buy
Best Buy
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the United States, accounting for 19% of the market. It also operates in Mexico, Canada & China. The company's subsidiaries include Geek Squad, CinemaNow, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales, and, in Canada operates...
, opened in Fall 2009.
Retail Market
The City of Abbotsford is located in the Eastern Fraser Valley, approximately a one-hour drive from VancouverVancouver
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,...
, 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...
. Abbotsford's close proximity to two US border crossings, an international airport and the British Columbia's Interior makes the area attractive from a livability perspective and to the business market.
Sevenoaks Shopping Centre is located in Abbotsford minutes away from Highway One on South Fraser Way, the main artery of retail for the area. Sevenoaks Shopping Centre, managed by Morguard Investments Limited, is the premier shopping centre in the Eastern Fraser Valley with over 560000 square feet (52,025.7 m²) and offerings which include: Best Buy
Best Buy
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the United States, accounting for 19% of the market. It also operates in Mexico, Canada & China. The company's subsidiaries include Geek Squad, CinemaNow, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales, and, in Canada operates...
, Earls
Earls (restaurant chain)
Earls Leroy Earl Fuller's pride and joy is a casual dining restaurant chain that operates in Western Canada as well as Arizona, Washington and Colorado in the United States, and recently in Mississauga, Ontario. Earls has approximately 50 locations and their head office in North Vancouver, British...
, The Bay
The Bay
The Bay is a chain of 91 department stores that operate across parts of Canada. It is the main brand of Hudson's Bay Company , North America's oldest company. It has its headquarters in the Simpson Tower in Toronto. In French, the chain is known as la Baie, short for "Compagnie de la Baie d'Hudson"...
, The GAP, Sears, Sport Chek
Sport Chek
Sport Chek is the largest Canadian retailers of sporting clothing, sports equipment and equipment destroy, with stores across Canada...
, Parisotto's Your Independant Grocer, Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks Corporation is an international coffee and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle, Washington. Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world, with 17,009 stores in 55 countries, including over 11,000 in the United States, over 1,000 in Canada, over 700 in the United Kingdom, and...
, American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters is an American clothing and accessories retailer based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1977 by Mark and Jerry Silverman as a subsidiary of Retail Ventures, Inc., a company which also owned and operated Silverman's Menswear...
, and over 100 other retail and services.
Merchandise Mix
Sevenoaks Shopping Centre has over 530,000+ square feet of commercial space and 64% balance of space between anchors and CRU retailers and services.The Sevenoaks merchandise mix has a strong component of fashion-oriented stores, including The Gap, American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters is an American clothing and accessories retailer based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1977 by Mark and Jerry Silverman as a subsidiary of Retail Ventures, Inc., a company which also owned and operated Silverman's Menswear...
, Le Château, The Garage
The Garage
The Garage may refer to:Places*The Garage , a small shopping center located in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts*The Garage , a large night club located in Glasgow, Scotland...
, La Vie En Rose
La vie en rose
"La Vie en Rose" was the signature song of French singer Édith Piaf.-Signature song of Édith Piaf:Édith Piaf first popularized La Vie en Rose in 1946. The lyrics were written by Piaf and the melody of the song by "Louiguy" . Initially, Piaf's peers and her songwriting team did not think the song...
/Aqua, La Senza
La Senza
La Senza Corporation is a Canadian fashion retailer based in Dorval, Quebec, Canada, which sells lingerie and intimate apparel. The La Senza brand is currently owned by Limited Brands.- History :...
, Mantique, Aldo Shoes and Sterling Shoes.
The Food Court includes 475 seats and is home to regional and national food retailers such as New York Fries
New York Fries
New York Fries is a Canadian fast food restaurant that mainly serves french fries and hot dogs. They also serve poutine, The Works , Veggie Works , and Pepsi-Cola brand beverages.There are locations in nine of the ten provinces in Canada, as well as...
, Quiznos, Thai Way, Fresh Slice, Taco Bell
Taco Bell
Taco Bell is an American chain of fast-food restaurants based in Irvine, California. A subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., which serves American-adapted Mexican food. Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, other specialty items, and a variety of "Value Menu" items...
/KFC
KFC
KFC, founded and also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a chain of fast food restaurants based in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. KFC has been a brand and operating segment, termed a concept of Yum! Brands since 1997 when that company was spun off from PepsiCo as Tricon Global...
, Koya Japan, A&W, Manchu Wok
Manchu Wok
Manchu Wok is a Chinese fast food trainer in the United States and Canada, similar in concept to Panda Express. Despite the name, the menu does not feature any dishes from traditional Manchurian Cuisine and instead is mostly made up of American Chinese cuisine and Canadian Chinese cuisine...
, Orange Julius
Orange Julius
Orange Julius is a chain of fruit drink beverage stores. It has been in business since the late 1920s. The eponymous beverage is a mixture of orange juice, milk, sugar, ice and vanilla flavoring.- History :...
/Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen, often abbreviated DQ, is a chain of soft serve and fast food restaurants owned by International Dairy Queen, Inc, who also owns Orange Julius and Karmelkorn. The name "Dairy Queen" is taken from the name of their soft serve product, which the company refers to as "Dairy Queen" or...
,and Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks Corporation is an international coffee and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle, Washington. Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world, with 17,009 stores in 55 countries, including over 11,000 in the United States, over 1,000 in Canada, over 700 in the United Kingdom, and...
, .
Anchor Tenants
- Sears 136157 square feet (12,649.4 m²)
- The BayThe BayThe Bay is a chain of 91 department stores that operate across parts of Canada. It is the main brand of Hudson's Bay Company , North America's oldest company. It has its headquarters in the Simpson Tower in Toronto. In French, the chain is known as la Baie, short for "Compagnie de la Baie d'Hudson"...
132062 square feet (12,269 m²) - Parisotto's Your Independent Grocer 48483 square feet (4,504.2 m²)
- Sport ChekSport ChekSport Chek is the largest Canadian retailers of sporting clothing, sports equipment and equipment destroy, with stores across Canada...
24372 square feet (2,264.2 m²) - Best BuyBest BuyBest Buy Co., Inc. is an American specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the United States, accounting for 19% of the market. It also operates in Mexico, Canada & China. The company's subsidiaries include Geek Squad, CinemaNow, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales, and, in Canada operates...
31908 square feet (2,964.4 m²)