Shopping in Fort McMurray
Shop Fort McMurray's premier destinations including Peter Pond Mall with 65+ stores (featuring new Sephora & Torrid), Prairie Loop Clearwater Landing complex, and local shopping centers. Serving 80,568 residents with $210,000 average household income.
Fort McMurray's Premier Shopping Centers
Peter Pond Mall leads with 96% occupancy and $832/sq ft productivity, plus Prairie Loop, Thickwood Plaza, and Northern Lights Shopping Centre serving Wood Buffalo's growing population.
Peter Pond Mall
65+ Stores & Services
Fort McMurray's premier shopping destination at 9713 Hardin Street. 207,000 sq ft with 96% occupancy, featuring new Sephora (4,700 sq ft), Torrid (3,100 sq ft), and Purdys Chocolates.
New 2024: Sephora, Torrid, Purdys, Potato Corner Food Court
Performance: $832/sq ft sales, 12% growth from 2023
Features: Two-level layout, food court, ample parking
Prairie Loop Complex
Clearwater Landing
Major shopping complex at Prairie Loop Blvd & Hospital Street intersection featuring Walmart, Sobeys, and additional retailers. Prime location with easy Highway 63 access.
Anchors: Walmart Supercentre, Sobeys grocery store
Services: Walmart Pharmacy, grocery shopping, household goods
Access: Prairie Loop Boulevard, ample parking
Quarry Ridge
Southern Gateway Retail
Premier retail development at Fort McMurray's southern gateway featuring Home Depot anchor, Tim Hortons, 7-Eleven, and Petro-Canada. New construction units completing 2026.
Anchors: Home Depot, Tim Hortons, 7-Eleven
Development: New units completing 2026
Location: Southern gateway location on Highway 63
Thickwood Plaza
Neighborhood Shopping
Convenient neighborhood shopping center serving Thickwood residents with essential services, retail stores, and dining options. Easy access from Confederation Way.
Services: Grocery, pharmacy, restaurants, professional services
Location: Thickwood neighborhood, Confederation Way access
Best for: Daily shopping, local services, quick errands
Northern Lights Centre
Safeway Anchored
Three-building retail development with 30,449 sq ft of leasable area, shadow-anchored by Safeway. Serves northern Fort McMurray with grocery and specialty retail.
Anchor: Safeway grocery store
Size: 30,449 sq ft across three buildings
Services: Grocery, pharmacy, specialty retail
Downtown & Local Shops
Fraser Avenue District
Downtown Fort McMurray features local boutiques, specialty stores, and service businesses along Franklin Avenue and surrounding streets. Support local entrepreneurs and find unique items.
Location: Franklin Avenue, Fraser Avenue commercial district
Features: Local boutiques, specialty shops, professional services
Best for: Unique finds, supporting local business, downtown atmosphere
Fort McMurray Shopping Guide 2025
Navigate Fort McMurray's shopping scene like a local with insider tips for the city's 80,568 residents and visitors.
Local Shopping Intelligence
- • Peter Pond Mall: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-6pm, peak hours 6-8pm
- • Walmart Clearwater Landing: Daily 7am-11pm, best grocery shopping weekday mornings
- • High shopping traffic during oil sands crew changes (7-day rotations)
- • Winter shopping peaks Nov-Feb for cold weather gear (-25°C winters)
- • Summer sales May-Aug coinciding with 18.2°C warm weather
Wood Buffalo Shopping Insights
- • $210,000 average household income supports premium retail (highest in Canada)
- • 32% population growth since 2019 driving retail expansion
- • Strong local business support culture - 61.5% of residents shop local first
- • Oil sands workers prefer quality over price - durability for harsh conditions
- • WinterPLAY (Feb) and interPLAY (summer) feature local vendor markets
Caring for Your Fort McMurray Purchases
Fort McMurray's harsh climate (-25°C winters, oil sands dust) demands professional garment care. Sunshine Dry Cleaners & More, serving Wood Buffalo since 2013, specializes in protecting your Peter Pond Mall and Prairie Loop purchases from northern Alberta's tough conditions.
Location & Hours
Phone
587-276-2998
Hours
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: Closed