Walmart Canada confirmed on Tuesday it will be the first major anchor tenant of the landmark Taza Park West, 1,200-acre development, led in partnership between Tsuut’ina Nation and Canderel, just outside of Calgary.
The new Taza Walmart Supercentre is expected to open in 2027 and will serve as the primary grocery and general merchandise retailer in Taza Park, expanding access to fresh food, household essentials, and everyday convenience for surrounding communities. As Taza Park’s first large-format retail offering, this development signals growing momentum in the region’s transformation into a vibrant urban hub.
“The arrival of Walmart Canada represents a major milestone in the realization of our shared vision for Taza,” said James Robertson, President of Taza Development Corporation. “It affirms the strength of our partnership with Tsuut’ina Nation and the momentum we’ve built together. More than just a retailer, our collaboration with Walmart Canada is a foundational piece in shaping a connected, accessible, and economically diverse community that welcomes everyone.”
“As we expand our footprint across the country through our landmark $6.5 billion investment in Canada over the next five years, we’re proud to be part of this historic development in Tsuut’ina Nation,” said Paula Bonner, VP Format Development, Walmart Canada. “We’re looking forward to bringing local jobs and everyday low prices to this community.”
Taza will begin work on-site this fall, with Walmart Canada construction beginning in 2026. In addition to serving as a retail anchor, the project will contribute to job creation during both construction and ongoing operations—bringing employment opportunities to residents of Tsuut’ina Nation, the surrounding Calgary area, and beyond.
This announcement adds to a series of recent milestones. More than 50 businesses have already opened in Taza Park and Buffalo Run, with more announcements to come. Residential construction is also underway, with homes from Brookfield Residential, Crystal Creek Homes, and Homes by Avi.
Taza is described as one of the largest and most influential First Nation developments. Consisting of three unique, but related community villages—Taza Park, Buffalo Run and The Crossing, Taza is integrated through a comprehensive framework of Tsuut’ina and City of Calgary infrastructure. The villages are physically connected via Tsuut’ina Trail, which is part of the Southwest Calgary Ring Road, a critical piece of transportation infrastructure for the Calgary and Southern Alberta regions. Each community village has a distinct character built around a guiding philosophy and distinct design principles. Led by Taza Development Corporation, Taza will create a unique sense of place, drawing on the history, culture and stories of the Tsuut’ina Nation, it said.
