Londonderry Mall
An enclosed regional shopping centre serving northeast Edmonton, Alberta.
Last updated August 25, 2026
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Overview
Londonderry Mall is an enclosed shopping centre in north Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It opened in 1972 with approximately 85 stores and services and was described at the time as the largest two-level enclosed shopping centre in western Canada. The centre was established as a major retail destination for Edmonton's northeast communities and originally combined department stores, discount retail, food and grocery services, entertainment, and smaller specialty shops. The mall's original major tenants included The Bay, Eaton's, Woolco, and a movie theatre. It later added Safeway and developed through several expansion and modernization programs. An expansion in the late 1970s was followed by further additions during the 1980s, including west and south wings. The south expansion accommodated a new Eaton's location and an Edmonton Public Library branch. By this period, the property had grown to approximately 150 stores and services. Londonderry Mall's tenant mix has changed substantially in response to retail industry consolidation and shifting consumer demand. Woolco's space was taken over by Wal-Mart in 1994, while Eaton's later closed during the late 1990s. Save-On-Foods subsequently occupied the lower level of the former Eaton's space and Winners took the upper level. Wal-Mart later moved to a freestanding location in the Clareview area in 2003, after which Army & Navy and a Sport Chek Supercentre used portions of the former space. The centre experienced a period of tenant turnover and vacant space in the late 2013 period. In response, Londonderry Mall announced a comprehensive renovation and remerchandising program in 2014. The project introduced redesigned entrances and common areas, new lighting, escalators, elevators, and a reorganized food court. It also involved extensive relocation of tenants. Simons became the centrepiece of the renewed tenant plan, while Winners, Fabricland, Dollarama, and other retailers moved into different parts of the property. The renovation was designed by MMC Architects and GH+A Design and was completed in August 2017. Subsequent changes continued to reshape the mall. Save-On-Foods closed in 2022, and No Frills moved into the former grocery space in summer 2023, with access configured from outside the enclosed mall. Hudson's Bay announced the planned closure of its Londonderry location in 2023, but the store continued temporarily in a reduced outlet format before Hudson's Bay's Canadian store closures in 2025. A revived Zellers format was later announced for part of the former Hudson's Bay space and opened in October 2025 according to the supplied reference material. The centre contains more than 150 stores and services, with a mix that has included Simons, H&M, Winners, Shoppers Drug Mart, Dollar Tree, Dollarama, Fabricland, Fit 4 Less, No Frills, the Edmonton Public Library, and other local and national retailers. Its positioning is that of a broad-service regional shopping centre rather than a narrowly luxury or outlet-focused property.
History
Londonderry Mall opened in 1972 in north Edmonton with about 85 stores and services. At opening, it was characterized as the largest two-floor enclosed shopping centre in western Canada. Its original anchor and destination tenants included The Bay, Eaton's, Woolco, and a cinema, establishing a diversified format that combined department stores, discount retail, entertainment, and everyday shopping. The property expanded in stages. A first major expansion took place in late 1979, followed by additional work in the later 1980s. New west and south wings enlarged the centre, with the south wing accommodating a new Eaton's location and an Edmonton Public Library branch. The resulting property reached approximately 150 stores and services. A 1990 renovation added a centrally located food court and updated the mall's common facilities. Tenant changes reflected broader developments in Canadian retail. In 1994, Wal-Mart replaced Woolco in its former space. Eaton's later closed in the late 1990s. Save-On-Foods moved into the lower level of the former Eaton's premises, while Winners occupied the upper level. In 2003, Wal-Mart moved from the mall to a freestanding location east of the property in the Clareview area. Army & Navy then occupied the main floor of the former Wal-Mart space, and Sport Chek Supercentre used the second floor. By late 2013, the relocation or closure of a number of major and smaller tenants had left substantial vacant space. Londonderry Mall responded with a complete renovation and remerchandising strategy announced in September 2014. The redevelopment was designed by MMC Architects and GH+A Design. It substantially altered the mall's interior and exterior presentation, including entrances, lighting, elevators, escalators, fountains, plant beds, common areas, and the food court. Interior demolition and gutting were substantially completed by mid-2015. The first phase, completed in June 2016, included the relocated food court and renovated common areas. The second phase concluded in August 2017 and included the public opening of a new Simons store and the introduction or relocation of smaller Alberta-based businesses. The project also reorganized several existing tenants: Winners moved into space formerly associated with Safeway and the cinema, the food court moved into the former Winners area, Fabricland remained in that broader zone, and Dollarama moved to accommodate H&M. The mall's grocery and department-store roles continued to evolve after the renovation. Save-On-Foods closed in 2022, with the supplied reference attributing the difficulty of maintaining the operation partly to expensive rent. No Frills subsequently occupied the former Save-On-Foods location in summer 2023, although its customer entrance was outside the enclosed mall. Hudson's Bay announced a planned closure of its store in February 2023, but the location remained open temporarily in a smaller outlet format. It eventually closed in 2025 as Hudson's Bay closed its stores. The supplied reference reports that a revived Zellers opened in part of the former Hudson's Bay space on October 30, 2025. Today, Londonderry Mall is a large Edmonton regional shopping centre with more than 150 stores and services. Its tenant mix includes fashion, discount, grocery, pharmacy, fitness, dining, household, library, and specialty services. The centre's history is defined by repeated expansion, anchor replacement, and reinvestment to maintain relevance as Edmonton's retail geography and consumer patterns changed.
- 2025
Zellers opens
[1]A revived Zellers format opens in part of the former Hudson's Bay space on October 30, according to the supplied reference material.
- 2023
No Frills replaces Save-On-Foods
[1]No Frills opens in the former grocery-store premises during summer 2023.
- 2022
Save-On-Foods closes
[1]Save-On-Foods leaves the mall after operating difficulties associated in the supplied reference with high rent costs.
- 2017
Renovation completed
[1]The multi-phase redevelopment is completed in August, including new common areas, relocated tenants, and the opening of Simons.
- 2014
Comprehensive redevelopment announced
[1]The mall announces a complete renovation and remerchandising program after a period of tenant turnover and vacant space.
- 2003
Wal-Mart relocates
[1]Wal-Mart moves to a freestanding store in the Clareview area, allowing Army & Navy and Sport Chek Supercentre to occupy the former space.
- 1994
Wal-Mart replaces Woolco
[1]Wal-Mart takes over the former Woolco location.
- 1990
Central food court opens
[1]A renovation introduces a new food court in the centre of the mall.
- 1980
West and south wings added
[1]Further expansion in the later 1980s adds west and south wings, a new Eaton's location, and an Edmonton Public Library branch.
- 1979
First major expansion
[1]The centre undergoes its first major expansion, increasing its regional retail capacity.
Products and positioning
Regional shopping centre serving northeast Edmonton with a broad mix of department-store, fashion, value, grocery, dining, fitness, library, and community-oriented services.
Shopping centre · 1972
Enclosed regional shopping centre
Londonderry Mall provides an enclosed, multi-level retail environment with more than 150 stores and services. Its offer combines national chains, department-store and fashion tenants, value retailers, food and grocery services, dining, fitness, a library branch, and personal services for shoppers in northeast Edmonton.
Department store · 2017
Simons
Simons became a major anchor in the mall's post-renovation tenant strategy. The store opened to the public as part of the second phase of the redevelopment completed in August 2017, bringing fashion, home goods, and department-store merchandise to the renewed centre.
Grocery · 2023
No Frills
No Frills occupies the former Save-On-Foods premises. It opened in summer 2023 and provides discount grocery retailing, with access arranged from outside the enclosed mall rather than through the interior shopping concourse.
Dining · 1990
Food court
The food court is a long-standing component of the mall's customer offer. A central food court was introduced during the 1990 renovation, and it was relocated and redesigned during the 2014–2017 redevelopment to support the mall's reconfigured circulation and tenant plan.
Community service
Edmonton Public Library branch
An Edmonton Public Library branch was added as part of the mall's expansion program in the west and south wing development. Its presence gives the centre a community-service function in addition to its commercial role.
Brand decisions
2025
Replacement of Hudson's Bay with ZellersM&ABackground
Hudson's Bay announced a planned closure in 2023, later operated the site in a smaller outlet format, and closed the store in 2025 as part of its broader Canadian store closures.
Action taken
A revived Zellers format was announced for part of the former Hudson's Bay space and opened on October 30, according to the supplied reference.
Aftermath
The change restored a department-store-style value retailer to part of the former anchor premises.
2022
Replacement of Save-On-FoodsOtherBackground
Save-On-Foods closed after the owners reportedly struggled to keep the store viable under expensive rent conditions.
Action taken
The former grocery premises were subsequently assigned to No Frills.
Aftermath
No Frills opened in summer 2023 with an exterior-facing entrance rather than direct access from the mall interior.
2014
Comprehensive renovation and remerchandisingStrategyBackground
Tenant closures and relocations in the period leading up to late 2013 left the mall with numerous unoccupied spaces and weakened its previous anchor configuration.
Action taken
The mall announced a full redevelopment involving new entrances, lighting, escalators, elevators, common areas, food-court relocation, and extensive tenant moves. The plan also introduced Simons as a major new tenant.
Aftermath
The first phase was completed in June 2016 and the second in August 2017. The completed project modernized the property and reconfigured its retail mix.
Recent events
- 2025
Hudson's Bay location closes as the company exits its stores[1]
Bankruptcy · Other
The Londonderry Hudson's Bay store closed during Hudson's Bay's 2025 closure of its stores.
- 2025
Zellers opens in former Hudson's Bay space[1]
Product launch · Other
A revived Zellers format was announced for the former main-level Hudson's Bay premises and opened at Londonderry Mall on October 30 after a reported delay.
- 2023
No Frills takes over former Save-On-Foods space[1]
Product launch · Other
No Frills opened in the former Save-On-Foods premises in summer 2023. The replacement store was configured with access from outside the enclosed mall.
- 2023
Hudson's Bay announces planned Londonderry closure[1]
Leadership change · Other
Hudson's Bay announced on February 1 that its Londonderry location would close in August, although the store subsequently continued in a smaller outlet-style format.
- 2022
Save-On-Foods closes at Londonderry Mall[1]
Other
Save-On-Foods left the mall after the owners reportedly found the location difficult to sustain because of high rent costs.
- 2017
Londonderry Mall renovation is completed[1]
Other · Product launch
The multi-phase renovation concluded in August 2017, including redesigned common areas, relocated services and stores, and the opening of a new Simons location.
- 2014
Londonderry Mall announces comprehensive renovation and remerchandising project[1]
Other
The shopping centre announced a major redevelopment intended to modernize the property, reorganize its tenant mix, and address vacant or underused space.
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