New amenities are on their way to Stony Mountain thanks to a five-business plaza that’s currently under construction.
Work progresses on the 8,000-square-foot Quarry View Plaza in Stony Mountain, which will feature an Esso gas bar, convenience store and Tim Hortons, along with three more commercial units for lease
The U-Build group of companies is building an 8,000-square-foot commercial building at Quarry Road and Old Highway 7. Known as Quarry View Plaza, the building will offer five retail spaces — and three of them are still up for grabs.
Tim Hortons has leased one of the spaces, and it’s expected to open in early 2026. In addition, the U-Build group of companies will be opening an Esso gas bar and convenience store in another of the spaces. In a future phase of the project, they also plan to add a car wash to the property.
“The other three properties are to be determined. They’re currently listed with Re/Max’s commercial division,” said Brody Leathwood, who launched U-Build Construction with Richard Maxwell in 2014. “We’re very excited to see who’s going to partner with us.”
The influx of new businesses brings opportunities for local entrepreneurs and helps to create jobs in the community. At the same time, they bring much-needed amenities to Stony Mountain.
“This project represents a major step forward for the town,” Leathwood said. “It’s the first significant non-residential development in many years and signals a new wave of commercial investment. I believe it’s the start of a broader growth trend for the community.”
The business partners share first-hand knowledge of what the community needs since they were both born and raised in Stony Mountain.
“We’re proud to be local to Stony Mountain, and we’re excited to continue developing here. Between our group of companies, we employ about 40 people, and Quarry View Plaza is already off to a great start. The Esso gas station and convenience store will be a big asset for the community. We’ll even have slushies, which I think will be a hit for baseball and all the summer sports,” Leathwood said.
“It will be a local spot where people can fuel up, grab a snack, do their lotto or get a car wash — whatever they need. Our goal is to have a well-stocked convenience store with everything residents could want. Tim Hortons will also be a big benefit, giving people a place to grab coffee and breakfast on their way to work. Ultimately, we plan to have five operating businesses in the plaza to serve the community.”
