Anchor Tenant & Specific Service Hours

While retail outlets follow standard mall hours, anchor stores, banking institutions, and entertainment venues may operate on independent schedules.

1. Supermarkets & Department Stores

Anchor tenants such as Checkers, Woolworths, and Pick n Pay generally align with the mall’s 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM schedule, though select grocery departments may open earlier (from 8:00 AM) during peak times.

2. Banks & Financial Services

Major banking halls (including Absa, Standard Bank, FNB, Nedbank, and Capitec) keep shorter operational hours than the rest of the mall:

• Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM / 4:30 PM
• Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed (ATMs remain accessible 24/7)

3. Restaurants, Food Court & Nightlife

Eateries located along the Canal Walk Boulevard and within the La Piazza dining precinct often remain open later than standard retail stores, with many sit-down restaurants serving until 10:00 PM or 11:00 PM.

4. Nu Metro Cinema Complex

The Nu Metro cinema opens daily in time for morning screenings and remains open late into the evening depending on scheduled showtimes, often operating past 11:00 PM.

Location & Contact Information

Canal Walk Shopping Centre is centrally located in the Century City precinct on the N1 highway, just a 10-minute drive from Cape Town’s Central Business District.

• Physical Address: Century Boulevard, Century City, Cape Town, 7446, Western Cape, South Africa
• Telephone Number: +27 (0)21 529 9600
• Customer Services Desk: +27 (0)21 529 9699
• Parking Facilities: Over 6,500 secure parking bays (undercover and open-deck)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the general opening and closing hours for Canal Walk?

Canal Walk Shopping Centre is open every day from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Sunday.

2. Is Canal Walk open on public holidays?

Yes, Canal Walk is open on almost all public holidays from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with the exception of special schedules on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

3. What are Canal Walk’s extended hours during December?

During the December festive season, Canal Walk extends its trading hours, staying open from 9:00 AM until 10:00 PM to give shoppers extra time for holiday shopping.

4. Is Canal Walk open on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day?

On Christmas Day (25 December), retail trading is optional, and most stores choose to close, though select restaurants and the cinema may open. On New Year’s Day (1 January), the mall is open from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

5. Do restaurants and cinemas close at 9:00 PM?

No, many sit-down restaurants and the Nu Metro cinema complex stay open past the general 9:00 PM mall closing time, depending on dining demand and movie schedules.

6. What time do banks close at Canal Walk?

Banks at Canal Walk typically operate from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 4:30 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturdays. They are generally closed on Sundays and public holidays, though ATMs are accessible during mall hours.