A Q&A with Remco Daal, Chief Operating Officer
Oakridge Park, located in Vancouver, BC, is entering an exciting new chapter as the retail district is set to open in May 2026. This landmark development is bringing together residences, parks, culture, retail, office, and community amenities in one vibrant destination. Below, Remco Daal, Chief Operating Officer at QuadReal Property Group, answers key questions about the project’s scope, timeline, and long-term community vision.
Key Takeaways
- Oakridge Park is set to open its retail district in May 2026, featuring more than 100 premier brands across 650,000 square feet.
- The development will provide homes for more than 6,000 residents, alongside 700,000 square feet of office space and a 100,000 square foot community centre.
- A nine-acre public park will host concerts, playgrounds, a running loop, and a cycling network integrated into the City of Vancouver’s existing paths.
- Oakridge Park is QuadReal Property Group’s largest mixed-use development, complementing The Post in Vancouver, Bayview Village in Toronto, and Assembly Park in Vaughan, Ontario.
When does Oakridge Park open?
Oakridge Park is opening in phases beginning May 2026.
The retail district will open in May 2026 and will feature more than 100 premier brands spanning 650,000 square feet.
The second wave, residential, is approximately 85% complete, with move-ins expected to begin in Q2 2026.
What community amenities will Oakridge Park include?
Oakridge Park is a dynamic, mixed-use hub anchored by a nine-acre public park and an impressive range of community amenities.
Most of the green space will be completed along with the shopping centre. The park is an important public space that will host concerts, house playgrounds, a running loop and a cycling network that is integrated into the city’s existing paths.
Oakridge Park will include a 100,000 sq. ft. community centre with a seniors’ centre, daycare, and a Vancouver Public Library branch.
How large is Oakridge Park in terms of scale, retail, and office space?
There will be homes for more than 6,000 residents, 650,000 square feet of retail featuring over 100 global and local brands, a wide range of dining, arts, and cultural experiences – including a 51,000 square foot Time Out Market Vancouver, and 700,000 square feet of office space.
We’re proud to own and manage a development of this size, but it’s not just the scale that’s impressive. Since the beginning, our team has focused on creating a space that brings people together through lifestyle, culture, and a real sense of community.
How does Oakridge Park fit into QuadReal’s portfolio?
Oakridge Park is QuadReal’s largest, but not only, mixed-use development in Canada. QuadReal opened The Post in Vancouver in 2023, an ambitious project featuring 1.1 million square feet of office space and a large retail atrium.
In Toronto, construction is underway at Bayview Village Shopping Centre turning underused spaces into a mixed-use community through condo and rental options mixed with retail and amenities, and the 83-acre Assembly Park community in Vaughan, Ontario will be the heart of the city’s metropolitan centre and home to more than 17,000 residential suites at full build-out.
We are committed to community-building and have the resources, capabilities, and financial stability to take a long-term view across our developments. Large mixed-use projects take time, but we’re creating homes, offices, recreation, retail and public spaces that will last for generations.
How large is QuadReal’s global real estate portfolio?
Today, QuadReal manages $98.5 billion in assets under management (AUM) across high-quality developments and investments in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. QuadReal ranks among the world’s top 20 real estate investors.
Backed by deep in-house expertise, we design, develop, build, and manage communities that deliver exceptional experiences for residents, tenants and guests.
