Fairview Mall - Redevelopments

Redevelopments

From 1987 to 1989 the Cadillac Fairview Corporation and previous co-owner Markborough Properties Ltd spent CAD$90M to provide Fairview Mall's first major expansion. Renovations at that time included a glass-tiered ceiling, similar to Toronto's Eaton Centre, which opened much of its interior to natural lighting.

In late 2008 Fairview Mall completed a CAD$90 million (previously planned as $84M) three-phase full renovation and redevelopment project which had been started in July 2006. The redevelopment phases included an expanded Shoppers Drug Mart and a large format Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) store. The food court, a key highlight of the renovations, was moved to the lower level under a 60-foot (18 m) high skylight near The Bay. All entrances to the mall were updated to incorporate hands-free technology and the common areas inside the centre were transformed with greater open spaces and stylish wood finishes. Elevators serving the third floor offices were added for the first time, located near entrance #4. The front facade along Sheppard Avenue was also scheduled to receive a complete facelift by Fall 2009, including Fairview Mall's new "dining experience" area.

In 2009, new stores such as Sephora, Hollister, Zara, Forever 21, and Bath & Body Works also opened within the centre. Additionally, the Rainbow Cinema was replaced by a brand new Cineplex SilverCity theatre. The Rainbow Cinema had originally been an older style Cineplex theatre.