Ooh la la... not far from where I work...
Apple's first Canadian flagship store! - Montreal, QC
I just saw this on Appleinsider.com, this is great news!
Appleinsider - Source: Apple to build double-decker flagship in Montreal
Appleinsider - Source: Apple to build double-decker flagship in Montreal
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If this is true, it means that Toronto isn't the center of the universe. 
Ste.Catherine and Mountain. What's there now?
According to Google maps, 1300 block would be near de la Montagne street. Wonder which building they would be retrofitting. Next time I visit Montreal, will have to do a walk by in the area.
Well, at least it's closer to me than Toronto.
I'll be travelling to Montreal for the opening of that one! It's good to see that downtown Montreal will be getting a huge store, but I think Vancouver should get a nice big flagship store too.
Ants, make sure you don't stumble into one of 3,000 strip bars by accident
Sounds like it would be across from Ogilvy's. I don't remember exactly what stores are there right now - but it's likely a bunch of forgettable shoe & clothing boutiques.
Proving again that there are no such things as an AccidAnts.Ants, make sure you don't stumble into one of 3,000 strip bars by accident
I know, it's a shock to see that Toronto wasn't receiving the flagship. Montreal doesn't even have an Apple store to begin with! Obviously, the Laval store isn't that far off but considering how many post production houses are downtown Montreal, not to mention the schools, it's interesting to see that their needs will be right next door!
Good job, Apple.
Good job, Apple.
WHAT???!!! Apple store to be next door to Chez Paree??? :clap: :clap: :lmao: :lmao:Ants, make sure you don't stumble into one of 3,000 strip bars by accident
Not too much of a shock. Here in Toronto we have so many people spread across a pretty large area. I think we're better served with 4 or 5 decent sized stores spread out over the GTA. I would guess only a matter of time before Square One in Mississauga gets one.I know, it's a shock to see that Toronto wasn't receiving the flagship. Montreal doesn't even have an Apple store to begin with! Obviously, the Laval store isn't that far off but considering how many post production houses are downtown Montreal, not to mention the schools, it's interesting to see that their needs will be right next door!
Could it be next to Ogilvy's, at the corner of Crescent? What's there now? All I can see from the Google Maps hybrid view is a large-ish building, but I'm drawing a blank as to what's there.Sounds like it would be across from Ogilvy's. I don't remember exactly what stores are there right now - but it's likely a bunch of forgettable shoe & clothing boutiques.
Anyway, seems like a generally well chosen location no matter what the specific building is. The amount of pedestrian traffic around there is huge.
Too funny, I could catch the afternoon shows, take advantage of the free roastbeef buffet and buy a computer!WHAT???!!! Apple store to be next door to Chez Paree??? :clap: :clap: :lmao: :lmao:
Screw that. New York has a Cube, Toronto wants an Apple Orb and Sceptre.Not too much of a shock. Here in Toronto we have so many people spread across a pretty large area. I think we're better served with 4 or 5 decent sized stores spread out over the GTA. I would guess only a matter of time before Square One in Mississauga gets one.
I wouldn't be surprised to see another Apple store or two in the GTA area either - whether a flagship store or not.
Typically, the Apple mall stores seem to be about 6000-7000 square feet, with the flagship stores usually much larger (Regent St. is 26,000 square feet, for instance) so the Montreal store is actually on the small side for a flagship.
I would imagine that the decision to build stand-alone stores/flagship stores vs. stores in malls is based on not only the potential market, but also the available suitable real estate. Clearly, in the case of some of the stores visibility is as much a factor as anything. Cost doesn't seem to be a huge part of the equation, since Yorkdale charges an average of $980/sq. foot, although it's also one of their smaller stores at just over 3,000 sq. ft.
Have no idea how big the stores at the Eaton Centre and Sherway are...
All sorts of info and rumors here (though nothing about the Montreal store - that slipped under the radar!):
ifo Apple Store - Apple Stores Now & In The Future
Typically, the Apple mall stores seem to be about 6000-7000 square feet, with the flagship stores usually much larger (Regent St. is 26,000 square feet, for instance) so the Montreal store is actually on the small side for a flagship.
I would imagine that the decision to build stand-alone stores/flagship stores vs. stores in malls is based on not only the potential market, but also the available suitable real estate. Clearly, in the case of some of the stores visibility is as much a factor as anything. Cost doesn't seem to be a huge part of the equation, since Yorkdale charges an average of $980/sq. foot, although it's also one of their smaller stores at just over 3,000 sq. ft.
Have no idea how big the stores at the Eaton Centre and Sherway are...
All sorts of info and rumors here (though nothing about the Montreal store - that slipped under the radar!):
ifo Apple Store - Apple Stores Now & In The Future
Scarily, that is what I had in mind; only difference would be the Apple store would take us to the top with a winning team of products, while the Rogers Centre/CN Tower...Already got 'em.
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