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Ottawa Train Yards

Shopping center

One of the Most Revieweds in (Old) Ottawa


Address

165 Trainyards Dr, Ottawa, ON K1G 6M8, Canada

Website

www.ottawatrainyards.com

Contact

+1 613-723-7490

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9:30 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 9:30 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am to 9 pm

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  • 5/5 Ally M. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped in Sail for the 1st time and found the perfect rain jacket. The store clerk was wonderfully helpful. She searched and let me know it was on line and I was able to purchase it and it arrived in Kelowna 2 days after I got home. Free shipping and returns. Excellent service. Fabulous sho, very friendly helpful staff.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 RA M. 8 months ago on Google • 215 reviews
    We go to Trainyards from time to time, and there are many stores that are worthwhile going to. I wish there was a way for the owners to insist on a standard of service for their tenants. The Gap is particularly notorious in my experience for not being well stocked with selection in my size. We’d probably go a lot more often if there was a Loblaws/ Independent grocer.

  • 4/5 Elena C. 1 year ago on Google
    Farm Boy and Marshalls are the only stores I frequent in this shopping center. I'm sure there are many other interesting options there, but it's too big and industrial looking to entice me to look further. I'd much prefer walkable human-scaled settings like the Kanata outlets.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jul Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent place for shopping. Great variety of stores. You might need a car to get from one end to the other as it's quite large.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristy W. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely a great place to shop for Christmas gifts! Lots of variety and new stock in. Staff are great at this store! Super clean, always spending more than expected!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jason Mullen (. 1 year ago on Google
    I would of given this area 5 stars, but due to all these awesome stores the area is not really accessible by neighborhoods like Overbrook for walking distance... and the Walmart in that location is very dirty
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jessi S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great selection of stores. LCBO should expand into the old Farm Boy empty space beside it, making it the flagship store in Ottawa - with a proper tasting bar, expand the whisky shop, include pop up pods etc - just like they have in Toronto. No one wants to go to Rideau Street for this experience. Although, the parking lot design at Trainyards is not well thought out at all. It’s like a maze and very difficult to get from one store to another, causing traffic when there doesn’t need to be. Definitely needs a redesign. These outdoor malls are terrible for shopping in the winter too, especially as a pedestrian.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chantal R. 1 year ago on Google
    Lots of stores, very convenient, I love the Farm Boy there! There are pet stores, clothing stores, outdoor stores, coffee shops, etc. Parking lot is a little tricky to navigate but if you're patient you'll have a great experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amara R. 5 months ago on Google • 147 reviews
    A very big yard with lots of shopping complex or stores in there.

  • 5/5 Comfort D. 4 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Designer clothing on budget....Best place to shop all year round.....only cons is that you should be prepared to spend plenty time looking through several brands

  • 4/5 Franck D. 2 months ago on Google • 53 reviews New
    A great area to do most of your shopping. Many stores (movati, lcbo, walmart, Sail and many more), easy parking. Hurdman not far for transportation too. Would recommend

  • 5/5 Deborah R. 3 months ago on Google • 51 reviews New
    Everything you need in one large area. Unless you have a day to walk take a car. The stores are well worth it.

  • 4/5 Sue L. 1 year ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Nice big Walmart was clean and well-maintained, even into the evening. We only went to print and purchase a photo, but ended up getting a bit more shopping done, too. Staff were helpful and friendly, a d there was a cute Halloween display of pop cases inside the entrance!

  • 4/5 Devon G. 4 months ago on Google • 48 reviews
    The traffic through the area makes it a little difficult to navigate depending on the time of day, however the variety of stores makes it useful for finding a great deal of things.

  • 5/5 Kanagarethinam K. 2 months ago on Google • 32 reviews New
    Ottawa train yard’s plaza was closed for lees ave ,Hurd man station area people were purchased home accessories and groceries here. So many shops were here’s. Wall mart , Dollarama, Michael, sail and etc.

  • 1/5 CATSRUSboutique 6 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Who designed this place? It’s a chaotic maze of stores strewn all over the place with no rhyme or reason and the parking situation, omg what a mess! In my 65 years on this planet, I’ve never seen such a badly designed mall and parking lot! Want to bet this place will be empty (it’s well on its way, with many vacant stores that have closed) in a few years OR SOONER! Sad because some stores that have gone, I liked! Farm Boy has a wonderful train for kids (big & small) to watch! 🥴

  • 3/5 Poonam A. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to Gap but variety is not as good as Heartland Mississauga. But best part of this mall us Chick pea restaurant for vegan wraps.

  • 2/5 Cari R. 1 year ago on Google
    The Walmart here is insane, do not go, feels like being caught in a tightening fishing net, so many people, store is too big to see what's where, stock is absolute in chaotic disarray. No no, nope. (One star above minimum for the self-checkout attendant who took my word (and photo evidence) on a low item price and did an override, snarking that they didn't have any staff to go and check the price anyway. Thanks man.)

  • 5/5 Camilla d. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a happening place! A lot of store varieties which can make it a one stop shopping mecca. LCBO, Farmboy, Sail, Golf Town, 5 Guys, Michael's, Terra 20, Pet Valu, Movati gym, Walmart and many more! Sometimes parking is tricky due to so many cars, but there is so much available here.

  • 4/5 Stacy G. 1 year ago on Google
    Shopped at Old Navy, they had great discounts (I was able to go a Monday afternoon). And not busy. Will go back.

  • 5/5 Victor Bolutife A. 1 year ago on Google
    A lot of options at the shopping center. It's packed with fashion retail outlets, baby item stores etc. You can get great deals on clothings especially at Marshalls and shoe deals at DSW (designer shoe wharehouse)

  • 5/5 El B. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was super busy, it was like 8pm and they had a 10 ppl line up. Very organized and great service. Food tasted great too. A bit expensive but you get what you pay for.

  • 4/5 Donna N. 10 months ago on Google
    I just went to LLBean and was happy to learn of their sale. I go there for thin insulated vests that can be worn on their own or under a jacket. They have a nice selection and they are very good quality!

  • 5/5 StevanaStardust 10 months ago on Google
    Great selection of men's clothes! Definitely much better than hopping chain stores trying to find what you need.

  • 5/5 Celina L. 10 months ago on Google
    Great mall lots of different types of stores. I don't think I've ever left this mall without buying something

  • 5/5 Mike K. 8 months ago on Google
    Loved it, a good deli with plenty of choice for lunch on the go

  • 3/5 Angie J. 8 months ago on Google
    It's nice to have all of the stores, but the parking lot design is a nightmare. Can be frustrating. I appreciate that it can be accessed via Belfast or Industrial

  • 4/5 Jim R. P. 8 months ago on Google
    All stores are accessible through the outside parking lot! The area is very clean and organized it's a pleasure to go shopping there!

  • 2/5 Denise R. 7 months ago on Google
    The way you have to find stores is a real pain. And quite a few are closed. Went there once won,t go back even though I found a few things at LL.BEAN AND BED..BUT Iwould had found them in Quebec. Why go to Ontario? Thanks

  • 4/5 Andrew G. 4 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    It's okay. There is ample parking and what not. Walmart seems to be the highlight but try and break free and check out the other stores first.

  • 4/5 Josh P. 5 months ago on Google
    Good selection of stores. Parking lots have poor access and egress.

  • 3/5 A R. 1 year ago on Google
    The stores in the mall are fine. We know most of them as chains but whoever designed the parking lot for this location was drinking the bong water.

  • 3/5 Dominique A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great small mall. The Walmart, Dollar store and may other stores.

  • 5/5 Renee M. 2 years ago on Google
    So so many stores to choose from love this place

  • 3/5 Nitin O. 2 years ago on Google
    Reasonable outlet mall. Not many stores though

  • 3/5 Bob K. 2 years ago on Google
    There are some great stores in this mall but the parking and traffic flow is horrible. Traffic islands all over the place, lack of left turn lanes back up traffic, narrow entrances and exits making maneuvering a challenge when it is busy. When it is busy I pass by and go elsewhere.

  • 5/5 THE E M. 2 years ago on Google
    A very diverse shopping area with all kinds of stores, although mostly clothing shops. One of the better Walmarts in Ottawa. Decent Dollarama. Above average EB Games.

  • 5/5 Bob M. 2 years ago on Google
    Had good experience and courteous staff made a difference in a position sense.

  • 4/5 Eric H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great mix of stores but who ever planed out the parking lot should make them drive it now. Roads make no sense and people spend more time being frustrated moving around it then shopping. Re lay out the parking lot for better flow and exits and all the stores will see better sales.

  • 3/5 Nikki T. 1 year ago on Google
    The Walmart here sucks so if you’re looking for Walmart probably go somewhere else. It’s always basically empty on stock. Otherwise everything else here is just as good as any other location- no complaints. 3 stars because there’s 1000 curbs for no reason and driving directly to the store you want is close to impossible.

  • 4/5 Nancy V. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to Walmart for paint. Cashing out was a bit long (7:00 pm). Quite a few missing articles on shelves in food department. Good trip all in all

  • 4/5 Chantelle C. 1 year ago on Google
    Always enjoy the multitude of stores to chose. Makes a pleasant shopping day, I'm out of town and always make a point to shop there when I'm in Ottawa.

  • 5/5 Vanessa M. 2 years ago on Google
    I love trainyards! There are so many outlets. Literally, you can find everything you need in this plaza and for awesome prices too. I can't say I have anything negative experiences in any of the stores.

  • 5/5 K P. 1 year ago on Google
    March 2023 I picked up an item that I ordered online from Michael's. Convenient place to drive to as it is not far away from the 417. Trainyards has pretty much every store you can imagine except for IKEA. I like shopping here.

  • 4/5 Laurie F. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the variety of stores. The Walmart has the best ladies clothing department. A nice selection of workout wear. The department is clean. You don't have to search for stuff. Nice restaurants with great food.

  • 3/5 soma c. 1 year ago on Google
    The mall is designed to keep you trapped. It os very difficult to get out of the mall as all roads seem to bring you back to the middle. There was a time when people stayed in malls for a long time but nowadays the idea of retail is very different so fix those entrances and add some exits. Please

  • 2/5 Dave S. 1 year ago on Google
    Bought gas from there. Was going to cottage. Check engine light triggered and my tucson ran bad with a chug. Put the gas can in my 4-wheeler. Very sluggish. Bought new gas from Esso after weekend. My car ran 100% Better. Check engine light went off too.

  • 4/5 Fernando T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food selection. A wide array of ready to eat kiosks, take home foods (heat and go) as well as produce of very good overall quality. Their fresh salsa is amazing. Their sushi spot has great poke bowls. The toasted sandwich counter rivals the best delis in town. Go for a nice bite to eat then buy your groceries for the week, too!

  • 2/5 Robin S. 1 year ago on Google
    I don't like the nig spreadout outdoor malls. They suck when it's raining, or winter and freezing, or summer and broiling i.e. 80% of the year here. What genius thought this is a good layout for a city with Ottawa's weather. Give me a closed in mall like Carlingwood or St. Laurent any day.

  • 5/5 Keith 1 year ago on Google
    Central hub for VIA trains and Orleans Express buses. Clean and well organized. Signs are clear. Has plenty of seats and washrooms.

  • 5/5 Shauna M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good mall with many options. Stores are clean and usually well stocked.

  • 5/5 Joel C. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited Farm Boy. Amazing selection of products and everything is so fresh and much better than what you get in a regular grocery store. I went there on a Sunday afternoon. It was very busy and crowded. However, I got my shopping done quickly, and the cashiers were so efficient that I was paying for my order very quickly. Excellent customer service. Will shop there again soon

  • 4/5 Jenelle Sullivan D. 2 years ago on Google
    Wide variety of stores and services. Shopping is best on days with nice weather and with access to a vehicle.

  • 5/5 R. P. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely suburban-style shopping area in the heart of Ottawa. Plenty of good stores and good food to be found, plus your everyday essentials and a variety of services (gym, salon, etc.).

  • 2/5 Robert T. 1 year ago on Google
    The selection of stores is great but it's so spread out that it is not pedestrian friendly and the driving routes/parking lots feel like they were designed by children.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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