The Oakridge Park Mall — one of the biggest retail and residential construction sites in North America — opened in Vancouver on Thursday.

After close to a decade of construction, Phase 1 of the project has been completed, featuring 650,000 square feet of retail space with more than 50 brands.

To mark the occasion, the opening had free food for guests and a shuttle bus to get to and from the mall.

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The opening also included the highly anticipated Time Out Market, featuring 18 kitchens from local eateries.

The project won’t be fully completed until 2029.

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