Dollarama is moving forward with plans for a major distribution hub near Calgary, after Rocky View County officials granted conditional approval for the project. The discount retailer aims to build a 1.6-million-square-foot warehouse at 285254 High Plains Road in the High Plains Industrial Park, marking a significant investment in Western Canada.
The $450 million facility, to be constructed by Leeswood Construction, will feature extensive amenities including outdoor trailer storage, EV charging stations, landscaped areas, and smoking shelters. Dollarama purchased the land north of Calgary last year for $46.7 million, signaling its commitment to expanding logistics capabilities outside of its Montreal-based operations.
According to Dollarama CEO Neil Rossy, the new warehouse is designed to support the company’s growing network of stores in Western Canada, helping to streamline distribution and optimize warehouse operations. The move aligns with Dollarama’s ambitious growth plans, which include opening 700 new stores nationwide by 2031, increasing its total locations to approximately 2,100. The company has already shown strong growth, opening 49 new stores in the first half of 2025—a 53% increase compared with the same period last year.
The High Plains Industrial Park, developed by Highfield Investment Group in 2011, spans more than 1,300 acres and is home to distribution centers for major retailers such as Lowe’s, Walmart, Crane, and Home Depot. Highfield’s president, Adrian Munro, helps oversee the industrial park alongside CEO David Munro.
Once Dollarama’s development permit is finalized, construction must begin within one year and be completed within three years. The county’s conditions require ongoing maintenance of landscaping, lighting, noise controls, and signage to ensure the site meets community standards.
This new warehouse represents a significant expansion for Dollarama and a boost to the logistics landscape in the Calgary region, providing enhanced capacity to serve its growing customer base.
