What The Remington Group does

The Remington Group is a privately held Canadian real estate developer and operator headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, founded by Rudolph P. Bratty in 1957 and operating for over seven decades in the Greater Toronto Area. The company develops, owns, and operates residential, commercial, and retail real estate through five operating divisions: Remington Homes (low-rise towns, semis, and detached homes), Remington High Rise (condominium towers), Remington Parkview, a Commercial Division, and a Retail Division. Its landmark project is Downtown Markham, a $5-billion, 243-acre master-planned community designed to accommodate 25,000 residents and 16,000 employees, with 2.7 million sq. ft. of planned retail and 3.7 million sq. ft. of planned office space.

The company's underlying technical infrastructure centers on a proprietary Markham District Energy (MDE) system housed in the restored Alexander Bradburn House, providing thermal heating and cooling to over 4 million sq. ft. and 3,000 homes. Remington's High Rise division builds to LEED Silver or higher standards, and the firm has invested over $30-35 million in the Remington Contemporary Art Collection as a cultural differentiation layer. Smart city initiatives include an autonomous robot delivery pilot with Real Life Robotics and Skip (announced July 2025).

The Remington Group generates revenue through three primary streams: one-time residential home sales (pre-construction and completed units ranging from $800K to $3.8M+), recurring commercial leasing across 3+ million sq. ft. of owned space, and recurring retail leasing anchored by necessity-based and national brand tenants. The firm is family-controlled, has no disclosed institutional investors or private equity backing, and sells primarily through direct sales offices and pre-construction registration systems across the GTA.

Name

The Remington Group

Legal name

The Remington Group Inc.

Website

https://remingtongroupinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Remington Group is a privately held, family-controlled Canadian real estate developer that builds, owns, and operates residential, commercial, and retail properties across the Greater Toronto Area, anchored by the $5-billion Downtown Markham master-planned community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Family Home Construction (Detached Homes) (IMAFABAA), Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB), New Construction & Builder Sales (BPAJAAAB), Retail & Mixed-Use Commercial Construction (IMAFACAB)

Keywords

• Residential real estate development
• Master-planned communities
• Commercial property leasing
• Pre-construction home sales
• Mixed-use development

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaughan

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Home Sales: Pre-construction and completed residential properties including condos, towns, bungalows, and estate homes sold directly to homebuyers. Revenue recognized upon closing.
2. Commercial Leasing: Leasing of office, industrial, and commercial spaces across the Greater Toronto Area. More than 3 million square feet of owned and operated commercial space generating recurring rental income.
3. Retail Leasing: Leasing of retail properties including neighbourhood plazas and dynamic indoor malls. Current partners include Cineplex, ScotiaBank, CIBC, Shoppers Drug Mart, Foot Locker, No Frills and Dollarama.
4. Master-Planned Community Development: Large-scale mixed-use development projects including Downtown Markham ($5-billion, 243-acre project) generating revenue through integrated residential, commercial, and retail sales and leasing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Remington Group develops, builds, and sells new-construction residential homes — including condos, townhomes, bungalows, and luxury estate homes — across the Greater Toronto Area, and leases more than 3 million square feet of owned and operated commercial and retail space. Its flagship offering is Downtown Markham, a 243-acre, $5-billion master-planned community integrating residential towers, office and retail space, and cultural amenities. The company also operates the Markham District Energy system, which provides sustainable heating and cooling to over 4 million sq. ft. of built space.

Product overview

The Remington Group is a real estate development company with over 75 years of experience building residential and commercial communities in the Greater Toronto Area. The company operates through distinct divisions: Remington Homes (low-rise residential: towns, semis, detached homes), Remington High Rise (condos and high-rise towers), Commercial Leasing (3+ million sq. ft. of office, industrial, hotel, and mixed-use space), and Retail Leasing (portfolio of retail plazas and malls). Their flagship project is Downtown Markham, a $5-billion, 243-acre master-planned community with 2.7M sq. ft. of retail, 3.7M sq. ft. of office space, and residential capacity for 25,000 residents. The company also operates a District Energy system for sustainable heating/cooling and maintains a significant public art collection valued at $30-35 million. Current active communities include Gallery Towers, Triple Crown Estates, The Valley, Thornhill Trails, Victory Green, Juniper Gate, The Bright Side, and Burbank Estates. Sustainability practices include LEED Silver or higher standards for high-rise projects and green building initiatives across all divisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gallery Towers: Mixed-use development featuring two elegant residential towers with modern townhouse-style podiums and vibrant street-level retail in Downtown Markham
• Triple Crown Estates
• The Valley
• Thornhill Trails
• Victory Green
• Juniper Gate
• The Bright Side
• Burbank Estates
• Gallery Square
• Downtown Markham
• Remington Parkview

Products and services

• Remington Homes (Low-rise Residential Division) Low-rise residential home building division offering towns, semis, and detached homes to GTA homebuyers. Operating for over 35 years.
• Remington High Rise (Condominium Division) High-rise condominium division developing mixed-use residential towers in GTA urban centres, particularly Downtown Markham, built to LEED Silver or higher standards.
• Commercial Leasing Commercial property leasing division managing more than 3 million sq. ft. of owned and operated office towers, industrial hubs, hotels, and mixed-use live-work communities in the GTA. Tenants include IBM, Honeywell, Aviva Canada, Toshiba, Motorola, and Allergan.
• Retail Leasing Retail property leasing division with a diverse portfolio spanning neighbourhood plazas and indoor malls anchored by necessity-based retailers and complemented by specialty and value-oriented brands.
• Downtown Markham (Master-Planned Community) Landmark 243-acre, $5-billion master-planned community integrating 2.7 million sq. ft. of planned retail, 3.7 million sq. ft. of planned office, residential towers, and cultural spaces, designed to accommodate 25,000 residents and 16,000 employees at full build-out.
• Gallery Towers Mixed-use residential development in Downtown Markham featuring two towers with townhouse-style podiums and street-level retail, adding more than 600 new homes; designed with BDP Quadrangle.
• Thornhill Trails Executive townhome and detached home community at Dufferin Street and Rutherford Road in Concord/Vaughan, featuring 40-foot lots with 3,203 to 3,531 sq. ft. homes.
• Victory Green Freehold townhome community in Markham adjacent to the Aaniin Community Centre, with 3- and 4-bedroom plans up to 2,237 sq. ft., priced from $909,990 with HST rebates up to 13%.
• The Bright Side Detached home community in Brampton's Mayfield Village near Sesquicentennial Park, with pre-construction homes on 32', 38', and 45' lots priced from $1,119,990.
• Juniper Gate Bungalow and townhome community at Hartwell Road and No. 10 Side Road in Georgetown, offering bungalows, bungalow lofts, bungalow towns, and rear-lane townhomes priced from the $800,000s for maintenance-free living.
• Burbank Estates Luxury estate home enclave at the top of Thornhill Golf and Country Club and Uplands Golf Club, with premium lots priced from $3.8M and a private gatehouse community.
• Triple Crown Estates Luxury estate community featuring premium lots and homes in a prestigious GTA setting.
• The Valley (Woodbridge) Residential community in the Woodbridge area offering homes in a desirable GTA location.
• Gallery Square Three-tower mixed-use development with European-inspired central piazza, 100,000+ sq. ft. of retail, and a 15,000 sq. ft. destination art gallery; a sold-out Downtown Markham project.
• Markham District Energy (District Energy System) Sustainable heating and cooling infrastructure using efficient thermal piping networks that heat and cool buildings in Downtown Markham; the MDE plant powers over 4 million sq. ft. and provides 3MW of thermal capacity to 3,000 homes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Downtown Markham will feature 2.7 million sq. ft. of retail and 3.7 million sq. ft. of office space
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• Real Life RoboticsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2025Ontario-based start-up partnered with Remington to launch first-of-its-kind robot-powered delivery pilot in Downtown Markham. Residents and visitors can select 'Robot Delivery' through Skip app for autonomous food delivery.
• York UniversitymajorOthers · 16 September 2020The Rudolph P. Bratty Family Foundation donated $10 million towards York University's Markham Centre Campus, supporting higher education infrastructure in the region.
• BDP QuadranglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-time design collaborators for Downtown Markham projects including Gallery Towers and Block 12 development. Partnership focuses on innovative architectural design integrating high-density residential living with commercial space and pedestrian-oriented public realm.
• Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD)coreOthersLong-standing membership in BILD, the GTA's building industry association. Remington has been a member for over 25 years and received Trusted Developer Status recognition.
• Dominic HarrismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK artist commissioned to create World Stage: Canada, an interactive digital artwork for Downtown Markham's Remington Contemporary Art Gallery entrance. Work features hand-painted butterflies responding to human movement.
• Patrick AmiotmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist who created The Pride of Canada Carousel, a kinetic art piece with rideable Canadian-themed sculptures made from repurposed and recycled materials, part of the $30+ million Remington Contemporary Art Collection.
• City of MarkhamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with City of Markham on Downtown Markham development, Markham Centre Advisory Committee, Environmental Advisory Committee, and various planning initiatives for sustainable urban development.
• Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration led to creation of GTA's first Green Road near Aaniin Community Centre, showcasing eco-friendly runoff water management.
• Randy Peddigrew (Senior Vice-President)coreOthersSenior Vice-President of Land Development leads community engagement initiatives including Downtown Markham Jane's Walk in partnership with City of Markham.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tridel: One of Canada's largest condominium developers and a long-standing GTA-focused builder. Tridel is directly comparable to Remington's High Rise and Downtown Markham residential strategy, serving similar GTA homebuyers with mid- to high-rise projects.
• Mattamy Homes: Canada's largest privately held homebuilder with significant GTA single-family and townhome operations. Directly comparable to Remington Homes' low-rise product line and pricing tiers across the GTA sub-markets.
• Menkes Developments: Toronto-based developer active in high-rise residential, commercial, and industrial real estate. Comparable to Remington's mixed-use and master-planned community strategy across the GTA.
• The Daniels Corporation: GTA-based builder-developer focused on residential condominium communities and master-planned neighbourhoods. Directly comparable to Remington's condo, town, and Downtown Markham-style mixed-use projects.
• Tribute Communities: GTA-focused homebuilder developing single-family homes, towns, and mid-rise condominiums. Comparable to Remington Homes' product mix across similar GTA sub-markets and price points.
• Great Gulf: Toronto-based residential and commercial developer with a portfolio of GTA condominium towers and master-planned projects. Directly comparable to Remington's mixed-use high-rise and downtown community strategy.
• Empire Communities: Ontario-based homebuilder developing single-family, townhome, and mid-rise communities across the GTA. Comparable to Remington Homes' low-rise product line and GTA geographic focus.
• Canderel: Montreal-headquartered real estate developer with significant GTA residential and commercial operations. Comparable to Remington's mixed-use development approach and Class A commercial leasing strategy.
• DiamondCorp: Toronto-based developer of condominium and master-planned communities with focus on the GTA and southwestern Ontario. Comparable to Remington's residential high-rise and mixed-use community strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Brookfield Residential: Subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management developing master-planned communities across North America. Comparable to Remington's Downtown Markham model and broader for-sale housing business, but with significantly larger institutional capital backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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