Baskin-Robbins Lansdowne Centre is officially happening, and it’s another sign that Lansdowne Mall is getting a bit of new life — at least for now.
After the recent arrival of Cotti Coffee in the mall (one of the world’s largest coffee chains — read our full coverage of Cotti in Lansdowne here: Cotti Coffee Opens at Lansdowne Centre), another massive global brand is making its way to the retail space: Baskin-Robbins.
According to recently spotted signage and industry tips, Baskin-Robbins is opening a new location at Lansdowne Centre, bringing its iconic ice cream and desserts to Richmond once again. The colourful “31 Flavours” brand — known worldwide for its rotating flavour lineup and fun frozen treats — has over 7,800 locations across nearly 50 countries and a decades-long history of serving scoops, sundaes, ice cream cakes and more.
A Little Background on Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins started in 1945 when two brothers-in-law, Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins, shared a dream of offering ice cream “fun for every day of the month.” They launched their first shops with 31 flavours, a number that became both a promise and a challenge to keep innovating. Today, the brand’s flavour library includes more than 1,000 recipes, and its bright, family-friendly shops are famous around the world.
In Canada, Baskin-Robbins has been expanding in recent years, including new shops in Burnaby’s Ironwood Plaza and Surrey’s Guildford Town Centre as part of a broader push in the Metro Vancouver area.
Why This Is an Interesting Spot
Lansdowne Centre has been in the spotlight for more than just new tenants. Richmond City Council approved a master plan for redevelopment of the mall site into a mixed-use destination with parks, public spaces, housing and more over several phases of development. The plan includes new green spaces like “Centre Park” with recreation, playgrounds, and off-leash areas, as well as expansive linear parks connecting to surrounding neighbourhoods — though it will be years before all that comes to life.
That long-term redevelopment hasn’t stopped new arrivals in the short term, however. For now, local shoppers and diners can look forward to ice cream scoops and sweet treats at Baskin-Robbins while the broader transformation of the mall unfolds over time.
What to Expect
Details like the official opening date and menu offerings haven’t been published yet, but the Baskin-Robbins name carries a lot of expectations: classic fan favourites like Pralines ‘n Cream, Jamoca Almond Fudge, Chocolate Mousse Royale, plus sundaes, shakes and ice cream cakes.
Whether you’re already a fan of the chain or just looking forward to a cold treat after a Cotti coffee (watch our reel coverage on Instagram!), this will be a welcome addition to Lansdowne Centre’s growing roster of food and dessert options.
Final Thoughts
For now, regulars at Lansdowne Centre can look forward to another West Coast flavour memory coming soon. And while the larger Lansdowne redevelopment will take years — with new homes, parks and community space on the way — spots like Cotti Coffee and now Baskin-Robbins show that the mall still has plenty of life on the near-term horizon.
In the meantime, locals can enjoy grabbing a coffee, a scoop, and then stroll over to one of the new landscaped areas once those become reality.