The Salvation Army Thrift Store Celebrates Opening of Second Location in Victoria

New Quadra Street store expands access to affordable shopping and community support.

VICTORIA, BC, Oct. 6, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Salvation Army Thrift Store is expanding its presence in Victoria with the opening of a new 8,300-square-foot location at 3460 Quadra Street. The store officially opens to the public with a grand opening celebration on Thursday, October 8 at 10 a.m.

The new Quadra location is The Salvation Army Thrift Store's second store in Victoria and eighth location on Vancouver Island, providing residents with another convenient place to shop for quality gently used items and donate in support of local Salvation Army programs and services.

The opening of The Salvation Army Thrift Store's new Quadra location will make it easier for Victoria residents to shop with purpose, support sustainability, and help fund vital community programs.

"Victoria has embraced The Salvation Army Thrift Store, and we're excited to grow alongside this generous community," says Ted Troughton, Managing Director of The Salvation Army Thrift Store. "As interest in thrift shopping continues to grow, this new location will make it even easier for people to donate, shop with purpose, and help fund programs that provide practical support to those who need it most."

Conveniently located near residential neighbourhoods and local businesses, the store offers a wide selection of clothing, household goods, books, electronics, and more. 

As a Canadian non-profit organization, proceeds from every purchase help fund local Salvation Army programs and services, including food security initiatives, shelter and housing supports, rehabilitation and recovery programs, and emergency disaster relief efforts.             

"When someone donates a bag of clothing or shops for a household item, they're doing more than extending the life of those goods, they're helping create opportunities and provide vital support for people in our community. That's what makes every transaction at our stores so meaningful."

The community is invited to join the grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on October 8.

Regular store hours will be Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Donations will be accepted Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For a list of accepted donations, visit thriftstore.ca.

About The Salvation Army Thrift Store:

The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National Recycling Operations, is part of The Salvation Army and supports its mission by generating funds through retail and reuse solutions that positively impact communities and the planet. With 98 Thrift Stores across Canada, the organization offers affordable new and gently used clothing, textiles, household items, and more, while helping fund local Salvation Army programs, services, and emergency relief efforts. As one of Canada's largest textile collectors and a leader in textile diversion within the charitable sector, The Salvation Army Thrift Store diverted more than 85 million pounds of items from landfills last year.

SOURCE The Salvation Army Thrift Store – National Recycling Operations

For further information: Clara Pina, National Communications and Engagement Manager, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National Recycling Operations, 1-855-633-4292, [email protected], www.thriftstore.ca