SmartStop Expands Into Québec With First Montréal Facility

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (NYSE:SMA) has launched its first facility in Québec with a new, modern location in Dorval, marking the company’s entry into the Montréal market and a key step in its Canadian growth strategy.

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The facility, located at 2990 Sunnybrooke Boulevard, was developed by Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. (one of SmartStop’s managed REITs) in partnership with SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust.

Spanning nearly 112,000 square feet of rentable space, it features 1,250 climate-controlled units across six floors, with three elevators and high-end amenities. Positioned along the busy Trans-Canada Highway, the site offers excellent visibility and access, serving over 120,000 passing vehicles each day.

H. Michael Schwartz, Chairman and CEO of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (NYSE:SMA), made the following comment:

“This opening is a major milestone for SmartStop. Not only is it our first step into Québec, but it also cements our position as the leading self-storage operator expanding coast-to-coast in Canada. We’re proud to bring our premium brand, operational excellence, and customer-first approach to Montréal – and this is just the beginning.”

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (NYSE:SMA) is a self-managed REIT that focuses on growing its self-storage brand. As of June 2, 2025, it owns or manages 222 properties across the U.S., D.C., and Canada, totaling nearly 159,000 units and 17.9 million square feet. In Canada, it operates 42 properties with 35,700 units and 3.6 million square feet.

SMA has surged by nearly 12% this year so far.

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