On May 7, 2010, hundreds of Oakville residents attended the official opening of the new 16,200 square-foot LCBO Olde Oakville Market Place store at 321 Cornwall Road at Trafalgar Road.
The new store reflects the latest evolution in LCBO retailing, including a walk-in temperature and humidity-controlled (THC) room for high-end wines and a large tasting bar with an automated system for dispensing wine and spirit samples. It will also offer one of the largest VINTAGES fine wine and spirits selections in Ontario.
“This store introduces new concepts that make LCBO shopping even more informative and engaging,” said Oakville native and LCBO President and CEO Bob Peter. “With its extensive VINTAGES fine wines and premium spirits section and Best of Ontario display, it will be a destination store for shoppers in Oakville, Mississauga and the surrounding communities.”
Mr. Peter also noted that the store meets the LEED Silver certification for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
Unique Features
Some of the new store’s unique features include:
- Selection of more than 3,200 wines, spirits, beers and cocktails
- More than 1,500 VINTAGES premium products – one of the largest selections in Ontario
- The first LCBO store to offer a walk-in temperature and humidity-controlled room for high-end wines
- A tasting bar with an automated system for dispensing samples of wines and spirits
- A Best of Ontario section with more than 200 VQA wines
- An event kitchen with overhead LCD screens for cooking demonstrations and wine classes
Official ceremony
The official store opening ceremony was conducted by Chris Layton (Media Relations for the LCBO), Bob Peter (LCBO CEO), Reg Garner (Store manager), Oakville Mayor Rob Burton, Andrew Murie (MADD Canada CEO) and Margaret Anderson (Founder of Ian Aderson House)
There was no ribbon to cut but instead the participants popped the corks of several bottles of Ontario sparkling wine.
The crowd cheered on and LCBO staff offered sample of Ontario sparkling wines and Cameron’s beer.
“I am pleased to help open this impressive new store which blends in well with the look and character of the local community,” said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. “This store is a welcome addition to Oakville and we appreciate the LCBO’s commitement to providing Oakville residents with such a wide product selection and excellent customer service.”
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With some 11,500 square feet of display space and more than 3,200 products in total, including 1,500 VINTAGES wines and spirits, the new store will be a destination outlet for Oakville, Mississauga and surrounding communities. It increases the number of Oakville LCBO outlets to six from five.
The new store is located in the Olde Oakville Market Place at 321 Cornwall Road at Trafalgar Road.
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