Ikea Burlington

bigguy1231 · #1 Posted **Mar 5, 2011, 8:27 PM**

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 · #2 Posted **Mar 5, 2011, 9:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by 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

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 · #3 Posted **Mar 5, 2011, 9:07 PM**

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

bigguy1231 · #4 Posted **Mar 5, 2011, 9:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by BCTed

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 · #5 Posted **Mar 5, 2011, 11:16 PM**

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 · #6 Posted **Mar 6, 2011, 12:37 AM**

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

RaginRonic · #7 Posted **Mar 6, 2011, 2:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by mattgrande

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

New SuperTarget? =P

MolsonExport · #8 Posted **Mar 6, 2011, 3:14 AM**

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 · #9 Posted **Mar 6, 2011, 3:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by 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.

Whatever. Blah, Blah, Blah.

realcity · #10 Posted **Mar 7, 2011, 7:34 PM**

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.