Ikea Burlington

[bigguy1231]

It looks like they are getting a new mega sized Ikea in Burlington.

I can't imagine trying to navigate through any store this size. Anyone who has tried to get around the current store will know what I am talking about. The new store is going to be 70% bigger.

I also had to laugh about Ikea being the biggest tourist draw in Halton region. It's not saying much for the region when a department store is it's biggest tourist attraction.

Here's a link to the article in the Spectator:
http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/496282--burlington-ikea-plans-60m-expansion

[BCTed]

It looks like they are getting a new mega sized Ikea in Burlington.

I can't imagine trying to navigate through any store this size. Anyone who has tried to get around the current store will know what I am talking about. The new store is going to be 70% bigger.

I also had to laugh about Ikea being the biggest tourist draw in Halton region. It's not saying much for the region when a department store is it's biggest tourist attraction.

Here's a link to the article in the Spectator:
http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/496282--burlington-ikea-plans-60m-expansion

Harrods and Macy's are among the most-visited tourist destinations in London and New York City, respectively (I have seen references to top three for each).

[Berklon]

You really can't compare Harrods and Macy's in New York City with IKEA. Come on... it's IKEA.

[bigguy1231]

Harrods and Macy's are among the most-visited tourist destinations in London and New York City, respectively (I have seen references to top three for each).

I understand what you are saying, but those two stores are in more urban locations, with huge numbers of tourists that visit those cities for reasons other than visiting those stores.

[BCTed]

You can look at things however you like. I doubt that many, if any, of the people visiting IKEA consider themselves as tourists.

The fact that a ton of people come to the IKEA store from outside of Burlington/Halton should not really take away anything from Burlington/Halton. It's not really a bad thing --- it's just strange when these visitors are framed as tourists.

[mattgrande]

I wonder what's going to happen to the old Ikea when the new one is built.

[RaginRonic]

I wonder what's going to happen to the old Ikea when the new one is built.

New SuperTarget? =P

[MolsonExport]

I first visited the Burlington IKEA last week. Didn't like it at all. Too crowded, and the furniture is just like it was 20 years ago when I couldn't afford IKEA (now I am much better off, and find IKEA just swedish for shitty furniture).

[bigguy1231]

You can look at things however you like. I doubt that many, if any, of the people visiting IKEA consider themselves as tourists.

The fact that a ton of people come to the IKEA store from outside of Burlington/Halton should not really take away anything from Burlington/Halton. It's not really a bad thing --- it's just strange when these visitors are framed as tourists.

Whatever. Blah, Blah, Blah.

[realcity]

It used to be good, when Ikea stuff was still inexpensive and relatively good prices for the quality. Now it is junk and over-priced. They are good at showcasing the rooms. But you'll find better stuff in the basement Liquidation World of Eaton Center.