Mega Malls Migrate To Canada

19 March 2005 - 7:00am

North America's mega mall is migrating northward, with the largest new retail project in North America planned near Montreal.

"Lac Mirabel, the $350 million retail and entertainment complex will feature 1.8 million sq. ft. of mixed-use retail space spanning 320 acres, including Canada's largest indoor aquarium at 140,000 sq. ft. and a 305,000 sq. ft. man-made lake.

...Lac Mirabel will feature a 70,000 sq. ft. “Kidtropolis” education facility, a 6,000-seat performance center and a 3,000-person convention center. The enormous complex, slated to open in 2007, is already half leased and expected to generate $256 million in net sales annually while providing 3,200 jobs."

Source: National Real Estate Investor, March 17, 2005
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