Walmart to Open New Ottawa Supercentre at Place d’Orléans by 2027

Walmart Canada will open a new Supercentre at Place d’Orléans in Ottawa by 2027, expanding its grocery and general merchandise network as part of the company’s previously announced C$6.5 billion investment programme across Canada. The new store will occupy the former Hudson’s Bay department store space, becoming the shopping centre’s new anchor tenant while increasing grocery shopping options for residents in eastern Ottawa.

What is the Walmart Place d’Orléans Supercentre project?

The Walmart Place d’Orléans Supercentre is a planned 115,500-square-foot retail store that will replace the former Hudson’s Bay location inside Place d’Orléans shopping centre. The two-level Supercentre will combine a full supermarket, general merchandise departments, a pharmacy, and omnichannel services including grocery pickup and home delivery.

At a glance

• Walmart Canada plans to open the new Supercentre by 2027.
• The store will occupy the former Hudson’s Bay location at Place d’Orléans.
• The new Supercentre will cover approximately 115,500 square feet across two floors.
• The store will offer a full grocery range alongside general merchandise.
• A Walmart Pharmacy, pickup services and home delivery will be included.
• The project forms part of Walmart Canada’s C$6.5 billion investment programme.
• Walmart currently operates 150 stores in Ontario and employs more than 45,000 associates across the province.

Why is Walmart opening a new Supercentre in Ottawa?

The new Supercentre is intended to improve access to Walmart’s grocery and retail offering for customers in Ottawa’s east end while strengthening the retailer’s presence in one of Canada’s largest metropolitan markets.

The location will provide shoppers with a complete grocery assortment, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, bakery products, dairy, frozen foods and packaged groceries, alongside clothing, electronics, home goods, seasonal merchandise and pharmacy services.

What will the new store offer?

The Supercentre has been designed as a full-service retail destination rather than a traditional discount store.

Customers will have access to grocery shopping, pharmacy services, health and wellness products, fashion, electronics, household goods, and digital fulfilment options including in-store pickup and home delivery. The combination reflects Walmart Canada’s continued focus on integrating physical stores with omnichannel retail services.

Why does this matter for Place d’Orléans?

Replacing the former Hudson’s Bay department store with a Walmart Supercentre represents a significant redevelopment for Place d’Orléans.

Large department store vacancies have become an important challenge for many Canadian shopping centres in recent years. Securing Walmart as an anchor tenant is expected to increase customer traffic, strengthen the retail mix, and support future leasing opportunities for neighbouring retailers within the mall.

What does this mean for Canada’s grocery retail market?

The investment highlights Walmart Canada’s continued emphasis on grocery-led retail growth.

Across Canada, major supermarket operators are investing in new stores, modernising existing locations and expanding omnichannel capabilities as competition intensifies. Grocery remains one of the strongest traffic drivers for large-format retailers, making supermarket expansion an important long-term strategy despite changing consumer spending patterns.

The investment reflects continued expansion across the Canadian supermarket sector, where major grocery retailers are investing in larger stores, stronger fresh food offerings and more convenient omnichannel services.

What happens next?

Construction and redevelopment work will continue before the new Walmart Supercentre is scheduled to open in 2027.

Once completed, the store will become the anchor tenant at Place d’Orléans, adding a full grocery destination to the shopping centre while supporting Walmart Canada’s broader national expansion programme and strengthening supermarket competition in the Ottawa market.