Ottawa shoppers have a big reason to head to the south end next month — Winners is officially opening a sprawling new store at Billings Bridge Shopping Centre, taking over a 24,233-square-foot space directly across from Walmart.
The new location is being positioned as part of broader revitalization efforts at Billings Bridge, a mall that has seen significant changes in its retail lineup over the past few years. Anchoring a space that size with a high-traffic name like Winners signals real momentum for the centre's comeback.
What to Expect
If you've shopped at other Winners locations, you know the drill — deep discounts on brand-name apparel, footwear, accessories, home goods, and more. The Billings Bridge store will carry the same off-price format that's made TJX Canada (the parent company behind Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls) one of the most resilient retail players in the country.
With over 24,000 square feet, this will be a full-sized Winners — expect a wide selection across womenswear, menswear, kids, and the always-popular home and beauty sections.
A Shot in the Arm for Billings Bridge
Billings Bridge has been navigating a shifting retail landscape like many regional malls across Ottawa. Losing anchor tenants and foot traffic to newer developments and online shopping has been a challenge, but moves like this one suggest the property is actively fighting back.
Winners is a proven traffic driver — its treasure-hunt shopping experience keeps customers coming back regularly, which is exactly the kind of consistent foot traffic that benefits surrounding tenants.
Location & Timing
Billings Bridge Shopping Centre sits at 2277 Riverside Drive, easily accessible from the Rideau River South and Carleton University neighbourhoods. It's well-served by OC Transpo, and the Billings Bridge O-Train station on the Trillium Line puts the mall within easy reach of residents across the south end and downtown core.
The store is expected to open next month, so keep an eye out for the grand opening — Winners openings tend to draw a crowd, and first-week inventory is usually the freshest.
Why It Matters
For Ottawa's south end, this is a tangible retail win. Billings Bridge draws from a dense, diverse catchment area, and adding a major national brand reinforces the mall's role as a community shopping hub. It also comes at a time when many Canadian retailers are being cautious about new locations, making Winners' commitment here a notable vote of confidence.
Whether you're a regular Winners devotee or just looking for a new spot to hunt for deals, the Billings Bridge location is shaping up to be a worthwhile addition to the Ottawa retail scene.
Source: Ottawa Business Journal — obj.ca
