Les Galeries Chagnon facts for kids
| Location | Lévis, Quebec, Canada |
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| Coordinates | 46°47′48″N 71°10′16″W / 46.7966°N 71.1711°W |
| Address | 1200, boulevard Alphonse-Desjardins |
| Opening date | 1974 |
| Management | Westcliff |
| Owner | Westcliff |
| No. of stores and services | 99 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 4 |
| Total retail floor area | 497,652 sq ft (46,233.4 m2) |
| No. of floors | 2 |
| Parking | Outdoor (2,897 spaces) |
Les Galeries Chagnon is a large shopping mall found in Lévis, Quebec, Canada. It first opened its doors in 1974. This mall is a popular place for shopping and has many different stores. It covers a big area, about 526,734 square feet (48,935.2 m2). You can find 106 stores inside, offering lots of choices for shoppers.
History of the Mall
Les Galeries Chagnon has grown and changed over the years. It started in 1974. Later, it was made even bigger in 1985. The mall also got a fresh new look with renovations in 2000 and 2006.
In 2008, a company called the Westcliff Group bought the mall. They purchased it from another company named Cadillac Fairview.
A Major Shopping Spot
Les Galeries Chagnon is an important shopping center in its region. A study from 2006 showed it was one of the biggest malls in the Quebec City area. What makes it special is that it's the only large mall located south of the Saint Lawrence River. This means it serves many communities in that area.
Many people visit Les Galeries Chagnon every year. In 2012, for example, about 4.8 million people came to the mall. That's a lot of visitors!
Main Stores (Anchor Tenants)
Shopping malls often have a few very large stores. These big stores are called "anchor tenants." They help attract many shoppers to the mall. Les Galeries Chagnon has several important anchor tenants:
- Renaud-Bray
- Sports Experts/Atmosphere
- Walmart
These stores offer a wide range of products. They help make Les Galeries Chagnon a great place to shop for everyone.
