Canal Walk Expands with New Stores, Experiences and Variety from A to Z

Cape Town’s Canal Walk Shopping Centre continues to cement its reputation as a leading retail and leisure destination, offering more variety than ever before with a host of new store openings, refreshed concepts, and exciting experiences.

Jointly owned by Hyprop Investments (80%) and Ellerine Bros Ltd (20%), Canal Walk remains at the forefront of the Western Cape retail landscape, combining scale with agility to deliver the latest international and local retail trends consistently.

New Stores Making Headlines

Recent additions include the first Oakley store in South Africa, Chanel Fragrances & Beauty, JD Sports, Paul French Bakery & Restaurant, Bootlegger Coffee Company, and the innovative Freedom Adventure Park, a 2,400m² flagship leisure zone packed with trampolines, obstacle courses, pedal karts, drop slides, and even a pizzeria.

Other newcomers include Skulpt, Jet, Home. Tech. Sleep, Ayana, Baseus, Silki, Old School, Refinery Junior, Shift Espresso Bar, Chateaux Gateaux, Sea Weeds & Sea Storm, Saint and Summer, Whitehouse, and iStore Pre-Owned.

More Than Shopping

Beyond retail, Canal Walk’s enduring appeal lies in its community focus, sustainability credentials, and accessibility. The centre holds a 5-Star GBCSA rating, thanks to eco-friendly operations such as on-site recycling, composting, and water efficiency initiatives. It also continues to support social causes and live events, strengthening its role as more than just a mall.

With 146,595m² of lettable space, convenient 9am–9pm daily trading hours, and a strategic location in Century City, Canal Walk offers unmatched accessibility from the N1 and surrounding suburbs, serving as a hub where retail, leisure, and lifestyle converge.