On August 26, 1954, Simpsons-Sears opened a store on the city's outskirts surrounded by farmer's fields and St. Peter's Cemetery.

Simpsons-Sears, later known as Sears Canada, attracted more businesses to Lansdowne Street, eventually establishing it as the City's commercial hub.

[3][1] The mall was substantially renovated and expanded in 2009, adding 160,000 square feet of shopping space and opening 40 new stores.

[8] In March 2022, Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust bought the mall from the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan.

Other retailers include H&M, Old Navy, American Eagle Outfitters, Dollarama, Sephora, and Planet Fitness.