First Volkswagen Dealership on Indigenous Land Now Open at Taza Park
Taza Park Volkswagen brings intentional design, premium service and community connection to Calgary’s southwest and Tsuut’ina Nation. Set against the stunning backdrop of the foothills and rocky mountains, Taza Park is a one-of-a-kind community village offering a dynamic mix of residential, retail, commercial and recreational spaces. Adding to this vibrant destination is the village’s newest…
Taza Park Volkswagen brings intentional design, premium service and community connection to Calgary’s southwest and Tsuut’ina Nation.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the foothills and rocky mountains, Taza Park is a one-of-a-kind community village offering a dynamic mix of residential, retail, commercial and recreational spaces. Adding to this vibrant destination is the village’s newest retailer: Taza Park Volkswagen, now open!
This exciting addition marks a historic milestone as the first Volkswagen dealership on Indigenous land, featuring Western Canada’s largest Volkswagen showroom and a thoughtful, modern design that reflects Taza’s emphasis on innovation and community connection.
Volkswagen joins Big4 Motors and Metro Ford in Taza Park, further expanding the village’s growing automotive district. Brought to life by Gerry Wood, founder of Wood Automotive Group, this addition builds on more than 42 years of industry expertise. Wood Automotive Group has grown to include eight dealerships, a Certified Bodyshop and a dedicated pre-owned business, bringing trusted automotive expertise to Taza Park. Read on to discover what makes this dealership a standout addition to Taza Park.
Josh Buchanan, General Manager of Taza Park Volkswagen.
An Innovative New Landmark Serving Taza, Tsuut’ina Nation and Southwest Calgary
Located alongside other premium automotive dealerships, Taza Park Volkswagen is the largest Volkswagen showroom in Western Canada and features a sleek design with stunning views overlooking Weaselhead Flats. With state-of-the-art features and an elevated buying experience, Volkswagen adds to a growing hub for services, commerce and community at the crossroads of Glenmore and Tsuut’ina Trail on Calgary’s southwest border in Taza Park.
This dynamic dealership will expand access to automotive services to southwest Calgary and Tsuut’ina Nation while contributing to economic opportunity, fostering collaboration and building strong community ties.
The Taza Park Volkswagen “Welcome Wall” in English and Dene.
Celebrating A Milestone Partnership
Taza Park Volkswagen is committed to being part of something wondrous with Taza. Known as “the people’s car”, Taza Park Volkswagen shares Taza’s vision of community, collaboration and connectivity, making this partnership a natural fit.
Recognizing the importance of this opportunity with Taza and Tsuut’ina Nation, Taza Park Volkswagen has thoughtfully integrated the Dene language into the Welcome Wall. “The Volkswagen Welcome Wall is a prominent and cherished feature in every Volkswagen showroom,” says Josh Buchanon, General Manager of Taza Park Volkswagen. “This meaningful addition honours the land where Volkswagen now stands and celebrates Tsuut’ina Nation’s rich culture, language and history.”
A Behind-The-Scenes Look At This Dynamic Space
Spanning an impressive 45,000 sq. ft, Taza Park Volkswagen is intentionally designed to offer a seamless and elevated automotive experience. From the spacious showroom to the state-of-the-art service centre, every aspect of the dealership has been thoughtfully designed to prioritize innovation, efficiency and customer comfort.
Taza Park Volkswagen showroom and offices.
Spacious Showroom
Stepping into Taza Park Volkswagen, visitors are greeted by Western Canada’s largest Volkswagen showroom and the first of its kind on Indigenous soil. The expansive space serves as the heart of the dealership, offering a modern and welcoming environment for reception, sales, financing and customer inquiries.
A standout feature of the showroom is Volkswagen’s first Brand Lounge, which invites guests to relax with a coffee or cold beverage while connecting with the team in a space designed to foster collaboration and community.
The showroom’s highlights are the R Platform, an illuminated display that showcases Volkswagen’s high-performance R-models, and the ID Platform for Volkswagen’s electric vehicles (EVs), the ID Buzz and the ID.4.
Outside, the dealership features the Flow Ultra, Volkswagen’s first 360-kilowatt supercharger for EVs. Available for public use, this cutting-edge charger offers the fastest charging experience in the area—an exciting addition to the community and Volkswagen. The facility also features a drive-thru touchless car wash.
Taza Park Volkswagen’s Flow Ultra EV charger.
Premium Service
Taza Park Volkswagen’s service centre is designed for efficiency and customer convenience. The drive-thru service bay is equipped with a six-car capacity, allowing vehicles to be seen with ease. The service bays also feature the latest Hunter Alignment technology that assesses wheel alignment, tire condition and tread depth in real time as you drive into the bay, allowing the team to glean an immediate snapshot of the vehicle, ensuring proactive and efficient maintenance.
The Parts Boutique offers a range of Volkswagen merchandise, accessories and cash-and-carry parts for at-home mechanical projects. Behind the scenes, the workshop boasts 25 mechanical bays, designed with enhanced lighting and large windows to create an optimal working environment for those servicing your car.
With four specialized hoists for electric vehicles and pre-wired charging infrastructure in every second bay, Taza Park Volkswagen is built with the future in mind, catering to all vehicles’ needs. To ensure the vehicles leave in pristine condition, the service area also includes six dedicated detailing stations.
Brand Lounge for visitors and team members to connect and relax.
Join the Taza Park Volkswagen Team
Since opening earlier this month, Taza Park Volkswagen has had great success, welcoming numerous visitors into the showroom and helping many purchase their dream car.
New to the automotive industry, Taza Park Volkswagen employee and Tsuut’ina Nation member Simone Eagletail shares her excitement for her new role, emphasizing the supportive and collaborative environment.
“It’s been a really great and positive experience—like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. Every day brings new surprises, and I feel really lucky to be doing what I love, working with people and cars,” says Simone.
Taza Park Volkswagen is always on the lookout for passionate professionals. Whether in sales, service or customer support, there are exciting career opportunities available. Visit the dealership website for more details on current openings, or stop by the showroom to meet the team in person.
Visit the Showroom
Taza Park Volkswagen is now open and excited to welcome visitors! Explore Western Canada’s largest Volkswagen showroom, check out the latest models, and have a next-level automotive experience at Taza Park! Follow @tazaparkvw for more information, opening specials and announcements.
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