High-end retailer Nordstrom has announced that it is moving into Sears’ soon-to-be-vacant flagship location at the Toronto Eaton Centre.

The department store will occupy 213,000 square feet of space on three levels in the downtown mall. Construction will begin in March 2014, after Sears vacates the location at the end of February. The Nordstrom store is scheduled to open in fall 2016.

“We’re excited to be coming to downtown Toronto at Toronto Eaton Centre,” says Karen McKibbin, president of Nordstrom Canada. “We want to serve those who live and work downtown as well the many visitors to the city and think Toronto Eaton Centre is a great place to do so.”

The Toronto Eaton Centre location is the sixth Nordstrom store to be announced in Canada. The company’s Canadian expansion includes plans for additional full-line stores, as well as locations of its discount brand, Nordstrom Rack. The first Canadian Nordstrom store will open at Calgary’s Chinook Centre in the fall of 2014.

“Over the past three years we’ve spent $120 million in enhancements to Toronto Eaton Centre,” says Wayne Barwise, executive vice-president of development at Cadillac Fairview, which owns and manages the Eaton Centre. “This second phase of redevelopment will include an additional $400 million. We are delighted to have Nordstrom be part of this exciting venture as we continue to bring a premier urban retail shopping experience to the city.”