Number of stores and services: 120 (over)! No. of floors: 3. Mic Mac Mall is Atlantic Canada's largest enclosed shopping mall located in the community of Dartmouth, across the harbour from Halifax, Nova Scotia.
This place opened in 1973 so it's been recognized as the shopping "mecha" of Atlantic Canada.
In June 2018, Ivanhoé Cambridge announced that they planned to spend over $55 million renovating the property. The common areas were extensively refurbished and the food court was renovated. The company sold the property to Halifax developer Joe Ramia and an unnamed group of investors in 2021.
Fun Fact:
Over the years, Mic Mac Mall had either delighted or frightened children with a talking Christmas tree named Woody. Woody would be set up in the centre court along with Santa where children would get the chance to talk to him. Woody had become a Christmas tradition at Mic Mac Mall and was around for over 25 years. In 2007, Mic Mac Mall decided to retire Woody due to safety concerns and extensive repairs needed to Woody's frame.
Following the shopping centre's 2021 sale, the new owners promised to bring Woody back to the mall. On November 19, 2021, Woody returned after a 15-year absence with a makeover to his appearance. Local Radio host Lee Rodgers is the main voice. Hundreds of people turned up to witness the unveiling of the tree. The tree gained national and international attention after it was shown on the November 23, 2021 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Woody's return was subsequently covered by several international news outlets including CNN.
The mall could definitely use some more stores. The top floor especially feels like a ghost town.
BUT THE NURSING ROOM! Wow I was so impressed with this nursing room. Comfy chairs, toys for kids, a bathroom inside, a change station… this is the best nursing room in HRM that I’ve seen.
Large shopping mall located in Dartmouth. Hadn't been here in a few years and the internal portions of the mall have been renovated significantly. Large Winners store on site with a few large Box-Store type retailers. The Bay continues to be a main draw. Shopping malls in general are changing and continue to evolve and this mall is no different. Easy access to the HWY.
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