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An Ontario town is set to open its first-ever Costco store
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An Ontario town is set to open its first-ever Costco store

Costco has announced that it is preparing to bring the BOOM to another Ontario city with the upcoming opening of the big box brand’s store 42nd location in the province on Friday.

Ready for a Double Chunk Chocolate Cookie or a 24-pack of Kirkland, Brantford socks?

You better be, because you’ll soon be the next Ontario city to be home to a massive Costco warehouse. Brantford’s first Costco warehouse will open just off Wayne Gretzky Parkway and adjacent to Lynden Park Mall.

In addition to the brand’s ubiquitous bulk essentials, the latest location is expected to house two dozen gas pumps and more than 800 parking spaces, in addition to offering a selection of alcoholic beverages – a recent addition on the shelves of Costco in Ontario.

For those interested in what the food court offers, the new warehouse will also have the unique distinction of housing Ontario’s first and only sushi department, serving the Japanese specialty alongside the legendary selection of the chain’s sushi. other ready-to-eat foods.

According to Costco, the opening of the new warehouse has created 180 permanent and 80 seasonal jobs for the community, while other residents will be able to benefit from lower-cost essential products, ranging from clothing to groceries and alcoholic beverages – c It’s truly a win-win.

The warehouse, located at 175 Roy Boulevard, will host an inauguration ceremony to mark the occasion at 6:30 a.m. this Friday before opening its doors to the public at 7 a.m.