Walmart in Squamish begins Supercentre upgrade as 2005 fresh-groceries ban ends

Renovations are underway to convert the Walmart on Discovery Way into a Supercentre and introduce fresh groceries after Squamish lifted a 2005 ban through a 2025 rezoning approval, with work due to finish in summer 2026.

Renovations are underway at the Walmart on Discovery Way in Squamish to reconfigure the store to the company's Supercentre standard and introduce fresh groceries such as produce, meat and seafood. The change follows a District rezoning approval in spring 2025 that removed a longstanding 2005 restriction on fresh grocery sales at the site. The building originally opened in 2006 and will mark its 20th anniversary this year. The project will reconfigure the interior without expanding the building footprint and is scheduled for completion in summer 2026. Key developments: - Renovations will expand non-perishable food sections and add fresh groceries including produce, meat and fish, according to a Walmart news release. - Squamish District Council approved a rezoning in spring 2025 that lifted the 2005 limits on fresh grocery sales and expanded allowable food sales at 39210 Discovery Way. - The existing building is about 87,000 sq. ft.; the project does not increase the store footprint but will involve a major interior reconfiguration. - Exterior updates will include new signage, a repaint of the facade and the installation of two public art murals, while the store will remain open during construction. - Walmart has said the renovated store will continue to offer general merchandise and services such as pharmacy, pick-up and delivery; the work forms part of a larger investment plan for its Canadian division. Summary: The rezoning and renovation reflect municipal staff assessments that Squamish's population growth has created demand for additional grocery options and that the store can now offer a full range of food items alongside its existing merchandise and services. Renovations are expected to finish in summer 2026, with a reopening celebration planned; the store will remain open while work continues.