About Us
Denman Place Mall is a centrally located one-stop destination that meets a wide range of everyday needs for both Vancouver residents and visitors.
Our Story
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1966
A vertical neighbourhood is conceived
Visionary developer J.A. “Sandy” Reid, working with partners J.A. Forsythe, William Pinkerton, and William Wilding Architects, imagines a “vertical neighbourhood” combining urban living with on-the-doorstep retail and leisure. The original 48-storey, $10 million concept is refined to 35 storeys and opens as the Denman Place Inn.
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June 27, 1969
The mall opens its doors
Denman Place Mall opens with twenty-two stores. Later that summer, Super Valu joins as an anchor tenant.
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1983
New ownership
C.T. Management acquires the complex, retaining the Denman Place Inn name.
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1986
Hotel rebrands as Ramada Renaissance
Ramada takes over management of the hotel portion of the complex.
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1989
Coast Plaza era begins
The Okabe Corporation purchases the property and renames the hotel the Coast Plaza Suite Hotel at Stanley Park. Through every transition, the mall remains open, thanks to the loyalty of the West End community.
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Autumn 2007
The property is sold
The complex changes hands again, continuing its steady role as a neighbourhood service hub.
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Late 2017
The Shoreline is born
Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites and Denman Fitness close. The tower is fully renovated and rebranded as The Shoreline, a boutique hotel and residential rental community.
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Today
Your West End neighbourhood mall
The centre hosts 30+ shops and services, including anchor tenants No Frills, Shoppers Drug Mart, Specsavers, and Dollarama, proudly serving the West End for over fifty years, and looking forward to many more.
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In 1966, the mall was conceived by visionary developer J.A. “Sandy” Reid, working with partners J.A. Forsythe, William Pinkerton, and William Wilding Architects. They envisioned a “vertical neighbourhood” that combines sophisticated urban living with on-the-doorstep retail and leisure. The original 48-storey concept, budgeted at roughly $10 million, was refined to 35 storeys and opened as the Denman Place Inn.
On June 27th 1969, Denman Place Mall opened with twenty-two stores; later that summer, Super Valu joined as an anchor tenant.
In 1983, C.T. Management acquired the complex, retaining the Denman Place Inn name. Three years later, Ramada took over management and rebranded the hotel as the Ramada Renaissance.
In 1989, the Okabe Corporation purchased the property, renaming the hotel the Coast Plaza Suite Hotel at Stanley Park. Despite numerous changes over the decades, the mall has remained open thanks to the loyalty of the West End community and its steadfast commitment to service.
The property was sold in the autumn of 2007. Today, the centre hosts 30+ shops and services, including anchor tenants No Frills, Shoppers Drug Mart, Specsavers, and Dollarama.
The Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites and Denman Fitness closed in late 2017. The tower was then fully renovated and rebranded as The Shoreline, a boutique hotel and residential rental community, with units now available for rent.
Denman Place Mall has proudly served as your West End Neighbourhood Mall for over fifty years and hopes to continue to do so.
Mission
Denman Place Mall looks forward to simplifying and enhancing the daily lives of Vancouver’s residents and visitors. It’s the city’s premier service mall, offering a one-stop destination for a wide range of needs.
Vision
Denman Place Mall aspires to be the pinnacle of service and convenience, serving as the premier destination where Vancouver residents and visitors can effortlessly meet all their essential needs.
Our Values
Collaboration
We thrive on strong partnerships with local businesses, community leaders, and guests to create an inclusive, thriving environment for all.
Safety and Security
We’re committed to ensuring a safe and secure experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
Accessibility and Inclusion
We’re dedicated to making our space welcoming, comfortable, and accessible for all visitors.
Continuous Improvement
We embrace change and innovation, always working to enhance our services and spaces to meet the evolving needs of our community.
