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[Guelph, Ontario – September 13, 2022] 

On September 13, 2022, Skyline Retail REIT purchased a recently built shopping centre located at 1395-1467 Michele-Bohec Boulevard in Blainville, Quebec. This retail centre totals 162,243 square feet  and is 96.3% leased. It is comprised of a strong tenant mix that  includes both regional  and national retailers; some notable tenants include Rona, SAQ,and National Bank. It is shadow anchored by Walmart. 

“We are incredibly pleased to announce the acquisition of this beautiful, recently built retail center in Blainville, Quebec,” said Gordon Driedger, President, Skyline Retail REIT. 

“Anchored by RONA and SAQ, this modern shopping center acts as a community hub, offering consumers everything from essentials to ample shopping and unique dining experiences. It is an outstanding addition to our growing portfolio, and we are pleased to be entering the community of Blainville with this acquisition.” 

Centres POD 28’ Retail marketplace is strategically located along Highway 15, in Blainville, which is just north of the City of Montreal, Quebec. This popular shopping centre provides essential amenities to both local residents and passing visitors. 

Post-acquisition, Skyline Retail REIT comprises 117 properties in 71 communities in 5 provinces  across Canada, with a total of 5,431,918 square feet of retail space. 

The Skyline Retail REIT team thanks RBC Capital Markets for its assistance in this successful transaction.  

About Skyline Retail REIT

Skyline Retail REIT (the “REIT”) is a privately owned and managed portfolio of retail properties, focused on acquiring well-located properties with service-oriented, national brand tenants in secondary and tertiary communities across Canada. 

Skyline Retail REIT is distributed as an alternative investment product through Skyline Wealth Management Inc. (“Skyline Wealth Management”), the preferred Exempt Market Dealer for the REIT.   

Skyline Retail REIT is committed to providing outstanding places to conduct business and services. It prioritizes superior service to its retail tenants while surfacing value with a goal to deliver stable returns to its investors. 

To learn more about Skyline Retail REIT, please visit SkylineRetailREIT.ca. 

To learn about additional alternative investment products offered through Skyline Wealth Management, please visit SkylineWealth.ca. 

Skyline Retail REIT is operated and managed by Skyline Group Of Companies. 

For media inquiries, please contact:

Bethany Curtis
Manager, Content Marketing and Communications, Skyline Group of Companies
Skyline Group of Companies
5 Douglas Street, Suite 301
Guelph, ON N1H 2S8
519.826.0439 x231