Shediac New Brunswick's Retail Hub is the Centre-Ville Mall in downtown Shediac

By Heather Ferguson

Centre-Ville Mall, located at 342 Main Street in Shediac, lies at the heart of the Town of Shediac’s retail sector. Established in 1976 by legendary entrepreneur Mr. Louis Landry, Centre-Ville Mall is one of the pinnacles in the business career of a man whose business acumen spans over half a century, beginning with a general store in Dupuis Corner near Shediac. Over the decades, he has become known for defining the flavour and spirit of the Town of Shediac as one of the organizers of its now-famous Lobster Festival, and defying the odds to build Centre-Ville Mall which has continued to serve the public and to create jobs for over a third of a century!

Centre-Ville Mall Shediac brings a range of goods and services to both area residents and the seasonal population, providing the ultimate in one-stop shopping convenience. A spacious climate-controlled atmosphere makes for comfortable surroundings year round and its close-knit community of tenants totals over 25 vendors and service providers including the Great Canadian Dollar Store, National Bank of Canada, Royal LePage Reality, l’Etoile, H & R Block, Joceline Dupuis Massotherapie, Bijouterie Centreville, Hi-Teck Electronics, Lighthouse Restaurant & Beverage Room, Treasure Imports, Raymonde’s Quilts, Shediac Esthetics Salon, Charlotte LeBlanc, Nutritionist, Bizou, Le Petit Magasin, Rogers, Lise Hair Styling, Shediac Chiropractic Centre, Canada Post Corp., Family & Community Services, Service Canada (HRDC), Service New Brunswick, Health & Wellness, Curves for Women, Provincial Court, and Gourmet Chef Packers.

Still owned and operated by Mr. Louis Landry, Centre-Ville Mall represents a trend away from most small communities whose malls are built on the outskirts of town where land is less expensive. “I purchased 28 properties including homes and small businesses to clear property at the centre of town for the Centre-Ville Mall,” says Mr. Landry. “It was a risk that has paid off in that it has kept a focus on the downtown area of Shediac which was certainly doomed to abandonment if customer focus were diverted to a shopping area away from the centre of town.” No stranger to risk, Mr. Landry and his vision has transformed the town, re-awakening our interest in the downtown area and attracting other successful ventures to its environs with the result that today, Downtown Shediac reverberates with prosperity.

Indeed, Centre-Ville Mall is as relevant to the Town of Shediac’s business profile today as it was over thirty years ago when it was built. The perfect blend of the modern and the timeless, it displays the latest in technology and the newest trends in the marketplace combined with an old-fashioned Maritime warmth and hospitality. This magical mix is what keeps loyal customers and visitors to our region coming back. A giant in the business world and a symbol of the will and tenacity of one of the region’s most important sons, Centre-Ville Mall is an enterprise that has stood the test of time!

How To Find: Centre-Ville Mall - Downtown Shediac