Hey, style squad! It’s Vanessa, your friendly American fashion blogger, here to spill the tea on a major move by one of my favorite brands, Lululemon. As someone who’s all about trends—both in fashion and business—I’m thrilled to share that Lululemon just signed the biggest office lease in downtown Vancouver in years. Let’s unpack why this is such a big deal!

A Bright Spot for Vancouver’s Office Scene

Our favorite Canadian activewear brand, Lululemon, is making waves by expanding its Vancouver headquarters in a massive way. They’ve secured a jaw-dropping 289,557 square feet (roughly 27,000 square meters) at 725 Granville St, taking over an entire office building. This is one of the largest office leases Vancouver has seen in a while, and it’s giving the city’s commercial market a serious boost.

Taking Over Microsoft’s Turf

This prime spot in the Pacific Centre hub was previously home to tech giant Microsoft. With Microsoft scaling back its North American offices and moving to their Redmond campus, they left a huge vacancy behind. Lululemon swooped in to claim the whole space, saving downtown Vancouver from a potential empty-building eyesore. Smart move!

A Lululemon spokesperson said in an email: “We’re proud to call Vancouver our home. This addition of nearly 300,000 square feet of office space is a key part of our global growth strategy.” As a fan of their leggings and their ambition, I’m loving this commitment to their roots.

Why 725 Granville?

So, what makes this location so special? Here’s the rundown:

• Perfect Spot: It’s in the heart of Vancouver’s commercial district, where all the magic happens.
• Easy Access: Close to SkyTrain stations with a great mix of shops and offices nearby.
• Cool Backstory: The building used to be a Nordstrom department store and is now run by Cadillac Fairview, a top Canadian developer backed by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (managing $29 billion in assets and 61 projects across Canada).

It’s like Lululemon found the ultimate storefront for their HQ—location, vibe, and prestige all in one.

Boosting Vancouver’s Market

Paul Richter, a market analysis director at CoStar Canada, nailed it: “Lululemon, a global brand born in Vancouver, is giving the local office market a major shot in the arm with this lease.” Vancouver’s office vacancy rates are super low compared to other North American cities, but the tech sector’s recent pullback has made it hard to find big, high-quality tenants. Lululemon’s move fills the gap left by Microsoft and keeps downtown’s premium office spaces thriving.

Lululemon’s Vancouver Footprint

Lululemon is already a big player in Vancouver’s office scene, with a 120,000-square-foot space across nine floors at Burrard Place. They also own:

• 1818 Cornwall Ave (115,000 square feet)
• A plot at 1980 Foley St, where they pitched a 13-story headquarters in 2022 (still waiting on updates for that one).

The new Pacific Centre space is expected to start rolling out in late 2026, and I’m already curious about how they’ll style it!

Global Vibes, Local Love

Lululemon isn’t just growing in Vancouver—they’re going big worldwide. In the U.S., they doubled their office space in Seattle’s Second + Seneca building last year, cementing their dual-headquarter strategy in North America. As a blogger, I’m excited to keep you posted on their latest marketing and promos (stay tuned to my blog for those updates!).

This lease is more than just square footage—it’s a statement that Lululemon is here to stay and grow, both in Vancouver and beyond. What do you think about this bold move? Hit up my blog’s comments section to share your thoughts, and let’s talk about how Lululemon’s expansion might inspire the fashion and business world!

Stay chic,
Vanessa