Sport Chek's Marine Drive store in Vancouver closing January 3
Canadian Tire Corporation confirmed the Southwest Marine Drive Sport Chek will close on January 3, 2027, citing a decision to reshape its store network.
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The Sport Chek store on Southwest Marine Drive in Vancouver is closing on January 3, 2027. Canadian Tire Corporation, which owns the Sport Chek chain, confirmed the closure to Daily Hive Urbanized in a written statement on November 5.
"As part of our ongoing efforts to optimize our store network and better serve customers, SportChek is closing its SW Marine Drive store in Vancouver, with January 3, 2027, as the final day open to the public," the company said.
The store, at 8125 Ontario St., already has bright yellow "store closing" signs in the windows. A liquidation sale is running now, with most items marked down 30 per cent. The store is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Third closure in the region in recent months
Daily Hive reports the Marine Drive location is the third Metro Vancouver Sport Chek store to close in recent months. The West Broadway location in Vancouver and the Lougheed Mall location have both closed. Sport Chek told Daily Hive the Marine Drive closure was "a business decision" but did not give a detailed reason.
After the Marine Drive store closes on January 3, the nearest Sport Chek locations will be the Robson Street flagship store in Downtown Vancouver, Park Royal Mall in West Vancouver, and Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby.
Employees
Canadian Tire Corporation said it is committed to supporting affected employees through the transition, including offering transfer opportunities where possible. The company did not say how many people work at the Marine Drive location.
What to know if you shop there
The liquidation sale is on now, with most items at 30 per cent off. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The final day to shop at 8125 Ontario St. is January 3, 2027. After that date, the nearest location in Vancouver is the Robson Street flagship store downtown.
Questions this story answers
Which Sport Chek store is closing in Vancouver?
The store at 8125 Ontario St. on Southwest Marine Drive in Vancouver is closing. Daily Hive Urbanized reported on November 5, 2026 that the store already has bright yellow store-closing signs in the windows and is running a liquidation sale with most items at 30 per cent off. The store is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
When is the Marine Drive Sport Chek closing?
The final day is January 3, 2027. Canadian Tire Corporation, which owns Sport Chek, confirmed that date in a written statement to Daily Hive Urbanized on November 5, 2026. The company said January 3 is the final day the store will be open to the public.
Why is the Marine Drive Sport Chek closing?
Canadian Tire Corporation said in its statement to Daily Hive that the closure is part of its ongoing efforts to optimize its store network and better serve customers. Sport Chek separately told Daily Hive the closure was a business decision. The company did not give a more specific reason.
What are the store hours during the liquidation sale?
The Marine Drive Sport Chek is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the liquidation sale, according to the store's website as reported by Daily Hive Urbanized on November 5, 2026. Most items are marked down 30 per cent during the sale.
What other Sport Chek stores have closed in Metro Vancouver recently?
Daily Hive reports that the Sport Chek locations on West Broadway in Vancouver and at Lougheed Mall have both closed in recent months before the Marine Drive closure. The Marine Drive store is the third Metro Vancouver Sport Chek to close in this period.
Where is the nearest Sport Chek after the Marine Drive store closes?
According to Daily Hive, after the Marine Drive closure the nearest Sport Chek stores will be the Robson Street flagship store in Downtown Vancouver, Park Royal Mall in West Vancouver, and Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby.
What is happening to the employees at the Marine Drive Sport Chek?
Canadian Tire Corporation said in its statement to Daily Hive that it is committed to supporting affected employees through the transition, including offering transfer opportunities where possible. The company did not say how many people work at the Marine Drive location.
Who owns Sport Chek?
Sport Chek is owned by Canadian Tire Corporation. The company confirmed the Marine Drive store closure in a written statement to Daily Hive Urbanized on November 5, 2026, and said it is committed to supporting affected employees through the transition.
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