Champlain Place facts for kids
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| Location | Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada |
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| Coordinates | 46°05′45″N 64°45′45″W / 46.095700°N 64.762500°W |
| Address | 477 Paul Street |
| Opening date | 1974 |
| Owner | Cadillac Fairview |
| No. of stores and services | 128 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 8 |
| Total retail floor area | 820,908 sq ft (76,264.8 m2) |
| No. of floors | 1 |
Champlain Place, also known as Champlain Mall, is a very large shopping center located in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada. It's the biggest shopping center in all of Atlantic Canada! This mall is a popular spot for shopping, eating, and hanging out. It opened its doors in 1974 and has been a busy place ever since.
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What Stores Can You Find at Champlain Place?
Champlain Place is home to over 150 different stores and services. This means there's a huge variety of places to explore! Some of the biggest and most popular stores are called "anchor tenants." They are usually large stores that attract many shoppers.
Main Stores to Explore
Here are some of the main stores you can find at Champlain Place:
- Walmart
- Sobeys (a grocery store)
- Toys "R" Us
- Sport Chek
- H&M
- Urban Planet
- Linen Chest
- Victoria's Secret
A Look Back at Champlain Place's History
Champlain Place has grown a lot since it first started. It began as a single Sears store.
How the Mall Grew Over Time
In 1974, the area expanded to become the Champlain Place Shopping Centre. This big expansion included the space where Walmart is now (which used to be a store called Woolco). It also grew towards the west, adding more stores like Dominion and Consumers Distributing.
How Champlain Place Got Its Name
The mall is named after Samuel de Champlain. He was a famous French explorer who traveled and mapped out many parts of Canada a long time ago.
