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A significant new entertainment destination is about to launch in Toronto as Forever Young Entertainment, a 55,000-square-foot indoor family attraction backed by Nations Experience, prepares to open this month at Centerpoint Mall at Yonge and Steeles. Located on the second floor of a former Target store\u2014above the current Canada Computers\u2014this expansive new concept will become the largest facility of its kind in the Greater Toronto Area.<\/p>\n
Bringing together food, play, and party elements under one roof, the project is an independent expansion of the entertainment concept originally developed as \u2018Happy Kingdom,\u2019 now being used as a testbed for the entertainment portion of the upcoming Nations Experience flagship store expansion.<\/p>\n
Introducing Forever Young Entertainment<\/strong><\/h2>\nForever Young Entertainment will debut as a multi-attraction indoor amusement venue. At 55,000 square feet, the centre aims to set a new standard for family-oriented entertainment in the GTA, combining interactive experiences with social dining in a setting designed for all age groups.<\/p>\n
The concept includes a wide array of offerings: arcade games and virtual reality experiences, golf simulators, interactive sports, and designated playgrounds for children of varying ages. For group gatherings and celebrations, party rooms will be available to rent, while adult visitors can enjoy a separate bar and lounge experience. Social dining zones will round out the venue, providing visitors with food options that complement the entertainment environment.<\/p>\n
It is being developed by Frank Ho and his partners \u2014 the founders of Nations Fresh Foods, Nations Experience, and Happy Kingdom\u2014a family play area within Nations\u2019 Stockyards location that includes slides, arcades, and party spaces. Unlike Nations Fresh Foods at the Stockyards, Forever Young Entertainment functions as a standalone attraction, designed to drive traffic independent of a grocery anchor.<\/p>\n
The entertainment brand is also set to play a larger strategic role within the Nations Experience portfolio. The company confirmed that Forever Young will serve as the official entertainment provider for the Nations Experience flagship planned for 2026, with ambitions to expand the format into other markets in North America.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/retailinsider.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-3-1200x800.png\")
Location of Forever Young Entertainment at Centerpoint Mall in Toronto. Image: Morguard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nStrategic Partnership with Nations Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe new entertainment facility is also a formal extension of the Nations Experience brand. Nations, which launched in 2012 in Woodbridge, Ontario, has become known for its blend of multicultural grocery offerings and integrated dining experiences. The \u201cfoodertainment\u201d model has proven successful at the retailer\u2019s flagship Stockyards location, a 155,000-square-foot superstore that includes buffets, an expansive arcade, themed party rooms, and a kids\u2019 playground.<\/p>\n
Forever Young Entertainment takes that model a step further, detaching it from the confines of a grocery store and positioning it as a standalone attraction. The company confirmed that Forever Young will become the official entertainment brand within future Nations Experience locations, including an upcoming flagship site scheduled for 2026.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/retailinsider.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Image_20250617190525-927x1200.png\")
<\/figure>\nCenterpoint Mall: A Site of Reinvention<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe choice of Centerpoint Mall as the launchpad for Forever Young is notable. Opened in 1966 and previously known as Towne and Countrye Square, the mall has seen numerous tenant transitions and anchor changes over the decades, including the recent closure of Hudson\u2019s Bay in June 2025 following a national wind-down.<\/p>\n
The former Target box where Forever Young will operate was briefly a Lowe\u2019s before Canada Computers opened on the main floor in 2019. Now, with the top floor being repurposed into a family entertainment hub, the space is being revitalized once again.<\/p>\n
Centerpoint Mall currently features over 140 stores, and the upcoming Yonge North Subway Extension promises greater accessibility and transit integration in the years ahead. With this context, Forever Young could play a pivotal role in the mall\u2019s ongoing transformation into a more experience-led destination.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/retailinsider.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-2.png\")
Centerpoint Mall in Toronto. Photo: Morguard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA Proven Model for Expansion<\/strong><\/h2>\nForever Young Entertainment builds upon the operational lessons of Happy Kingdom, which has served as an anchor experience inside the Nations Stockyards location since its debut. At Stockyards, the 5,000-square-foot arcade with 135 games, a 13,000-square-foot playground, and themed party rooms have made the site a destination for families seeking more than just groceries.<\/p>\n
That hybrid model has been a key differentiator in the increasingly competitive grocery sector. With five Nations Fresh Foods locations now open in Ontario\u2014Woodbridge, Hamilton, Mississauga, Brampton, and Toronto\u2019s Stockyards\u2014the chain has demonstrated that combining shopping and entertainment creates stickier, more repeatable customer visits.<\/p>\n
Forever Young\u2019s move to operate in a standalone format marks a shift in scale and ambition. It opens the door to further North American expansion of the Nations Experience umbrella, using entertainment as a growth driver.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/retailinsider.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-2025-07-04T172319.575.png\")
Photo: Nations Fresh Foods<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA Vision for the Future of Retail and Entertainment<\/strong><\/h2>\nBy integrating grocery, dining, and entertainment into cohesive destinations, Nations Fresh Foods and its sister company Oceans Fresh Food Market Group are helping reshape how urban Canadian families spend their time\u2014and money.<\/p>\n
At the core of this strategy is cultural relevance and community engagement. Nations stores reflect the diversity of Ontario\u2019s population, with grocery items and prepared foods representing a wide range of cuisines and regions. From Chinese barbecue and dim sum to pizza, jerk chicken, and sushi, the prepared food offerings resonate across cultures and generations.<\/p>\n
This multicultural, value-driven approach is also apparent in Forever Young Entertainment\u2019s inclusive design. The new venue aims to serve everyone from young children to adults, with interactive sports, social lounges, and food and drink zones tailored to a wide demographic.<\/p>\n
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Strategic Partnership with Nations Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe new entertainment facility is also a formal extension of the Nations Experience brand. Nations, which launched in 2012 in Woodbridge, Ontario, has become known for its blend of multicultural grocery offerings and integrated dining experiences. The \u201cfoodertainment\u201d model has proven successful at the retailer\u2019s flagship Stockyards location, a 155,000-square-foot superstore that includes buffets, an expansive arcade, themed party rooms, and a kids\u2019 playground.<\/p>\n
Forever Young Entertainment takes that model a step further, detaching it from the confines of a grocery store and positioning it as a standalone attraction. The company confirmed that Forever Young will become the official entertainment brand within future Nations Experience locations, including an upcoming flagship site scheduled for 2026.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nCenterpoint Mall: A Site of Reinvention<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe choice of Centerpoint Mall as the launchpad for Forever Young is notable. Opened in 1966 and previously known as Towne and Countrye Square, the mall has seen numerous tenant transitions and anchor changes over the decades, including the recent closure of Hudson\u2019s Bay in June 2025 following a national wind-down.<\/p>\n
The former Target box where Forever Young will operate was briefly a Lowe\u2019s before Canada Computers opened on the main floor in 2019. Now, with the top floor being repurposed into a family entertainment hub, the space is being revitalized once again.<\/p>\n
Centerpoint Mall currently features over 140 stores, and the upcoming Yonge North Subway Extension promises greater accessibility and transit integration in the years ahead. With this context, Forever Young could play a pivotal role in the mall\u2019s ongoing transformation into a more experience-led destination.<\/p>\nCenterpoint Mall in Toronto. Photo: Morguard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA Proven Model for Expansion<\/strong><\/h2>\nForever Young Entertainment builds upon the operational lessons of Happy Kingdom, which has served as an anchor experience inside the Nations Stockyards location since its debut. At Stockyards, the 5,000-square-foot arcade with 135 games, a 13,000-square-foot playground, and themed party rooms have made the site a destination for families seeking more than just groceries.<\/p>\n
That hybrid model has been a key differentiator in the increasingly competitive grocery sector. With five Nations Fresh Foods locations now open in Ontario\u2014Woodbridge, Hamilton, Mississauga, Brampton, and Toronto\u2019s Stockyards\u2014the chain has demonstrated that combining shopping and entertainment creates stickier, more repeatable customer visits.<\/p>\n
Forever Young\u2019s move to operate in a standalone format marks a shift in scale and ambition. It opens the door to further North American expansion of the Nations Experience umbrella, using entertainment as a growth driver.<\/p>\nPhoto: Nations Fresh Foods<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA Vision for the Future of Retail and Entertainment<\/strong><\/h2>\nBy integrating grocery, dining, and entertainment into cohesive destinations, Nations Fresh Foods and its sister company Oceans Fresh Food Market Group are helping reshape how urban Canadian families spend their time\u2014and money.<\/p>\n
At the core of this strategy is cultural relevance and community engagement. Nations stores reflect the diversity of Ontario\u2019s population, with grocery items and prepared foods representing a wide range of cuisines and regions. From Chinese barbecue and dim sum to pizza, jerk chicken, and sushi, the prepared food offerings resonate across cultures and generations.<\/p>\n
This multicultural, value-driven approach is also apparent in Forever Young Entertainment\u2019s inclusive design. The new venue aims to serve everyone from young children to adults, with interactive sports, social lounges, and food and drink zones tailored to a wide demographic.<\/p>\n
More from Retail Insider: <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
<\/figure>\nCenterpoint Mall: A Site of Reinvention<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe choice of Centerpoint Mall as the launchpad for Forever Young is notable. Opened in 1966 and previously known as Towne and Countrye Square, the mall has seen numerous tenant transitions and anchor changes over the decades, including the recent closure of Hudson\u2019s Bay in June 2025 following a national wind-down.<\/p>\n
The former Target box where Forever Young will operate was briefly a Lowe\u2019s before Canada Computers opened on the main floor in 2019. Now, with the top floor being repurposed into a family entertainment hub, the space is being revitalized once again.<\/p>\n
Centerpoint Mall currently features over 140 stores, and the upcoming Yonge North Subway Extension promises greater accessibility and transit integration in the years ahead. With this context, Forever Young could play a pivotal role in the mall\u2019s ongoing transformation into a more experience-led destination.<\/p>\nCenterpoint Mall in Toronto. Photo: Morguard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA Proven Model for Expansion<\/strong><\/h2>\nForever Young Entertainment builds upon the operational lessons of Happy Kingdom, which has served as an anchor experience inside the Nations Stockyards location since its debut. At Stockyards, the 5,000-square-foot arcade with 135 games, a 13,000-square-foot playground, and themed party rooms have made the site a destination for families seeking more than just groceries.<\/p>\n
That hybrid model has been a key differentiator in the increasingly competitive grocery sector. With five Nations Fresh Foods locations now open in Ontario\u2014Woodbridge, Hamilton, Mississauga, Brampton, and Toronto\u2019s Stockyards\u2014the chain has demonstrated that combining shopping and entertainment creates stickier, more repeatable customer visits.<\/p>\n
Forever Young\u2019s move to operate in a standalone format marks a shift in scale and ambition. It opens the door to further North American expansion of the Nations Experience umbrella, using entertainment as a growth driver.<\/p>\nPhoto: Nations Fresh Foods<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA Vision for the Future of Retail and Entertainment<\/strong><\/h2>\nBy integrating grocery, dining, and entertainment into cohesive destinations, Nations Fresh Foods and its sister company Oceans Fresh Food Market Group are helping reshape how urban Canadian families spend their time\u2014and money.<\/p>\n
At the core of this strategy is cultural relevance and community engagement. Nations stores reflect the diversity of Ontario\u2019s population, with grocery items and prepared foods representing a wide range of cuisines and regions. From Chinese barbecue and dim sum to pizza, jerk chicken, and sushi, the prepared food offerings resonate across cultures and generations.<\/p>\n
This multicultural, value-driven approach is also apparent in Forever Young Entertainment\u2019s inclusive design. The new venue aims to serve everyone from young children to adults, with interactive sports, social lounges, and food and drink zones tailored to a wide demographic.<\/p>\n
More from Retail Insider: <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
A Proven Model for Expansion<\/strong><\/h2>\nForever Young Entertainment builds upon the operational lessons of Happy Kingdom, which has served as an anchor experience inside the Nations Stockyards location since its debut. At Stockyards, the 5,000-square-foot arcade with 135 games, a 13,000-square-foot playground, and themed party rooms have made the site a destination for families seeking more than just groceries.<\/p>\n
That hybrid model has been a key differentiator in the increasingly competitive grocery sector. With five Nations Fresh Foods locations now open in Ontario\u2014Woodbridge, Hamilton, Mississauga, Brampton, and Toronto\u2019s Stockyards\u2014the chain has demonstrated that combining shopping and entertainment creates stickier, more repeatable customer visits.<\/p>\n
Forever Young\u2019s move to operate in a standalone format marks a shift in scale and ambition. It opens the door to further North American expansion of the Nations Experience umbrella, using entertainment as a growth driver.<\/p>\nPhoto: Nations Fresh Foods<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA Vision for the Future of Retail and Entertainment<\/strong><\/h2>\nBy integrating grocery, dining, and entertainment into cohesive destinations, Nations Fresh Foods and its sister company Oceans Fresh Food Market Group are helping reshape how urban Canadian families spend their time\u2014and money.<\/p>\n
At the core of this strategy is cultural relevance and community engagement. Nations stores reflect the diversity of Ontario\u2019s population, with grocery items and prepared foods representing a wide range of cuisines and regions. From Chinese barbecue and dim sum to pizza, jerk chicken, and sushi, the prepared food offerings resonate across cultures and generations.<\/p>\n
This multicultural, value-driven approach is also apparent in Forever Young Entertainment\u2019s inclusive design. The new venue aims to serve everyone from young children to adults, with interactive sports, social lounges, and food and drink zones tailored to a wide demographic.<\/p>\n
More from Retail Insider: <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n