Rooftop Nordic spa among the HUGE changes proposed for Edmonton City Centre mall
Some exciting changes are on the way for Edmonton City Centre, with plans to transform the downtown mall into a mixed-use development featuring thousands of new residential units, street-facing shops and even a rooftop Nordic spa.
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench approved Westrich Pacific Corp.’s purchase of Edmonton City Centre from Otera Capital Inc. on Friday, Aug. 7. The deal is expected to close before the end of 2026.
Once the acquisition is complete, the Edmonton-based developer plans to begin a multi-phase redevelopment of the property, adding residential, retail, entertainment, and wellness spaces while improving the mall’s connection to the surrounding downtown community.
Phase one of the project is expected to bring around 1,500 residential units to the former Hudson’s Bay portion of the property. It would also include a completely redesigned exterior, the street-facing retail units, and the rooftop Nordic spa.
Major construction could begin in early 2027, subject to the necessary approvals.
“This is the most exciting project of our careers,” Westrich Pacific co-CEO David Sanche said in a statement.
“Edmonton City Centre has incredible potential, and we believe its transformation can play a meaningful role in the continued revitalization of Downtown Edmonton.”
Later phases could bring even more changes, including dynamic LED displays and additional retail, entertainment, wellness, and experience-focused destinations.
When those later phases will move forward will depend on market conditions, Westrich stated.
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Mayor Andrew Knack also welcomed the proposed investment, calling it a sign of momentum building in Edmonton’s downtown core.
“Westrich has a proven track record of getting projects built and bringing more people into the heart of the city,” Knack said. “When investors see momentum, they follow.”
Edmonton City Centre occupies two full city blocks and roughly 10 acres in the heart of downtown. The property includes Edmonton City Centre West, Edmonton City Centre East, Centre Point Place, TD Tower, 102A Tower, and three parkades.
Altogether, the complex contains approximately 1.4 million square feet of leasable space and more than 2,500 underground and covered parking stalls.
The property also offers direct access to Edmonton’s downtown pedway network and access to the Metro and Capital LRT lines through Churchill Station, as well as the Valley Line Southeast through the 102nd Street stop.