Vancouver is having a moment. In 2025 alone, the city welcomed more than 8.9 million overnight visitors, according to Destination Vancouver, a total set to only increase in 2026 as Canada is set to host FIFA World Cup matches and is named the #1 international destination for affluent U.S. travelers. Among the top 10% of households, 26% plan to visit Canada in the next 12–18 months, rising to 34% among the top 1% of households.
Vancouver’s appeal extends beyond travel trends with the city being recently named the greenest city in the world by Reinders Corporation, a climate solutions company, in a study shared with Travel + Leisure. Overall, Vancouver boasts more than 1,200 square feet of green space per capita, uses 98 percent renewable energy as of 2022, had a public transportation efficiency rate of 58.1 out of 100 and a bikeabilty rate of 50.3 out of 100.
Adding to the city’s momentum is one of the biggest redevelopments (sitting on 28 acres) in Vancouver’s history underway, Oakridge Park. Set to open in Spring 2026, the project will boast 5 million square feet around a nearly 9-acre park in addition to:
· Over 300 luxury brands will call Oakridge Park home, including Maison Margiela, Miu Miu, Christian Louboutin, and Alexander Wang – all opening their first standalone Vancouver boutiques at the project.
· A curated selection of premium global brands across various categories, from apparel and beauty to jewelry and home décor, includingLouis Vuitton, Prada, Brunello Cucinelli, Moncler, Versace, and Max Mara, all under one roof.
o Other retailers include Tiffany & Co, Bvlgari, Chaumet, Chow Tai Fook, David Yurman, Jacob & Company, Rolex, TAG Heuer, TUDOR, Lululemon, Harry Rosen, Aritzia, Arc’teryx, Canada Goose, Sporting Life, GreenTee Golf Shop, Hudson’s Bay, BC Liquor and Safeway.
· Time Out Market will be making its highly anticipated Vancouver debut bringing together some of the best local chefs, restaurateurs and cultural talents under one roof to create the newest culinary and cultural landmark in the city.
o Confirmed concepts of the curated food hall include Feenie’s by Chef Rob Feenie, Mee Bar from Chanthy Yen, Lunch Lady, MaKaam from Baan Lao, DownLow Chicken, Barnacle by Bar Bravo, Peacock by Chef Vikram Vij, Via Tevere from Dom and Frank Morra, Kishimoto by Chef Akira Kishimoto, SANTO TACO, Heritage Asian Eatery, Mello and Boba Run, with more to be announced soon.
