SmartStop Self Storage Marks 15 Years in Canada With Continued Growth and Market Leadership

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by Business Wire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Article contentLADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, is celebrating the 15th anniversary of operations by SmartStop and its affiliates in Canada.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentThis milestone reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to providing secure, convenient, and customer-focused storage solutions to communities across the country. Since entering the Canadian market in 2010, SmartStop and its affiliates, as industry leaders in Canadian self storage, have expanded their Canadian footprint to become the largest self-storage operator in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the fourth largest in the country.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle contentSmartStop now operates 49 properties across Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec. Earlier this year, SmartStop opened its first Montréal location, marking its entrance into Quebec and extending its reach into another key Canadian market.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article content“Reaching 15 years in Canada is a proud moment for SmartStop,” said H. Michael Schwartz, Chairman and CEO of SmartStop. “This anniversary represents the trust our partners have placed in us, the dedication of our teams, and our continued investment in delivering best-in-class storage experiences to our customers. We are grateful to the communities we serve, and we see this milestone as both a celebration of how far we have come and a reaffirmation of our commitment to raising the bar for storage across Canada.”Article contentSmartStop’s growth in Canada has been anchored by a focus on operational excellence, customer service and long-term community presence. The company has modernized its facilities, improved digital tools, and expanded its security systems, all while adapting to changing residential and commercial storage needs. Its strong national platform continues to position SmartStop as one of Canada’s most recognized and trusted storage brands.Article content“As we look ahead, our focus is on expanding our presence, strengthening our portfolio and continuing to innovate,” said Bliss Edwards, Executive Vice President – Canada. “Canada remains central to our future, and this anniversary highlights the foundation we’ve built and the opportunities ahead.”Article contentAbout SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SmartStop):Article contentSmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA) is a self-managed REIT with a fully integrated operations team of more than 1,000 self-storage professionals focused on growing the SmartStop® Self Storage brand. SmartStop, through its indirect subsidiary SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, also sponsors other self-storage programs, and through its indirect subsidiary Argus Professional Storage Management offers third-party management services in the U.S. and Canada. As of December 17, 2025, SmartStop has an owned or managed portfolio of more than 460 operating properties in 34 states, Washington D.C., and Canada, comprising over 270,000 units and 35 million rentable square feet. SmartStop and its affiliates own or manage 49 operating self-storage properties across four provinces in Canada, which total approximately 42,200 units and 4.3 million rentable square feet.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentView source version on businesswire.com: Article content https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251217387128/en/Article contentArticle contentContactsArticle contentDavid Corak Article contentArticle contentSVP of Corporate Finance and StrategyArticle contentArticle contentSmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.Article contentArticle contentIR@smartstop.comArticle content#distroArticle contentTrending Is a $2.75 million portfolio enough for Halifax empty nesters to retire early?

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