Galion
Galion (Société Galion) is a privately held Quebec commercial real estate company founded in 2009 that develops, acquires, and manages approximately 20 office/light industrial buildings, a convenience shopping center, and 43 service stations with retail space across Quebec, serving commercial, industrial, retail, and service station tenants.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersMontréal, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Galion does
Galion (legal name: Société Galion) is a privately held Quebec commercial real estate company founded in 2009 and headquartered at 560 Boulevard Crémazie Est, Suite 200, Montréal. The company develops, acquires, and manages a diversified portfolio of strategically located real estate assets across Quebec, organized into four asset categories: approximately 20 office and light industrial buildings, 1 convenience shopping center, and 43 service stations with integrated retail space. Notable holdings include the Jonxion multi-building office complex in Brossard (4805, 4905, 5005, 5025 Lapinière), the LEED Gold-certified 7100 Jean-Talon property in Anjou, and the BOMA-certified 1611 Crémazie building, alongside additional offices in Pointe-Claire and Longueuil.
The company operates four core service lines: Real Estate Development, Real Estate Acquisition, Property Management, and Tenant Services. Underlying technology centers on smart building systems integration, including HVAC controls, security and access control, camera systems, lighting, and irrigation with remote monitoring capabilities. Operational infrastructure covers electromechanical building systems with preventive and corrective maintenance protocols. The portfolio has been modernized with sustainability features including LEED E+E V4.1 Gold and BOMA Best certifications, 28 electric vehicle charging stations across six buildings, and a partnership with Communauto for car-sharing parking at 1611 Crémazie.
The revenue model is anchored in commercial real estate leasing (rental income on owned assets) supplemented by property development and property management services. Pricing is quote-based, varying by property type, location, size, and lease terms. The go-to-market approach is direct-to-tenant via a corporate website with property search functionality, dedicated phone and in-person contact, on-site property tours, and an active LinkedIn presence. The customer base spans commercial office tenants (primary segment), industrial tenants, retail/commercial tenants, and service station operators. Recent notable tenant additions include PRISME Architecture (October 2024), Globalex Assurances (January 2025), Polyclinique de l'Oreille (February 2025), and Parallèle 54 (April 2025). The company is led by President Yves Sanscartier and reported 11-50 employees with no disclosed external funding.
Galion firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Galion
- Legal name
- Société Galion
- Website
- https://societegalion.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Galion (Société Galion) is a privately held Quebec commercial real estate company founded in 2009 that develops, acquires, and manages approximately 20 office/light industrial buildings, a convenience shopping center, and 43 service stations with retail space across Quebec, serving commercial, industrial, retail, and service station tenants.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Galion industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Real Estate
- NAICS
- Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (531120), Nonresidential Property Managers (531312), Lessors of Real Estate (5311)
- SIC
- Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519), Real Estate (6500)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Office Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Real Estate Tenant Representation (FSAEAJAF)
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Where Galion is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Montréal
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Galion business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Commercial Real Estate Leasing: Revenue generated from leasing office, industrial, commercial, and service station spaces to tenants across Quebec. The company owns and manages a diversified portfolio of properties.
- Property Development: Development of new real estate projects including commercial, residential, and industrial properties, adding value through construction and renovation.
- Property Management Services: Comprehensive property management services including maintenance, tenant services, and administrative management for owned and potentially third-party properties.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Galion product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Galion is a Quebec-based private real estate company that develops, acquires, and manages commercial real estate assets across the province. Its core activities include developing modern real estate projects, acquiring strategic properties, and managing a diversified portfolio of office buildings, light industrial facilities, commercial retail spaces, and 43 service stations. The company directly leases space to commercial tenants and provides comprehensive tenant services including maintenance, lease administration, and customer support.
Product overview
Galion is a privately held Quebec real estate company founded in 2009 that develops, acquires, and manages a diversified portfolio of real estate assets. The company operates as a unified real estate management platform offering four core services: Real Estate Development (developing modern innovative projects), Real Estate Acquisition (strategic asset purchases), Property Management (managing the portfolio), and Tenant Services (comprehensive tenant support). The property portfolio consists of approximately 20 office buildings (including the Jonxion complex in Brossard), light industrial properties (in Quebec City and Gatineau areas), commercial retail properties (including a convenience shopping center), and 43 service stations with retail spaces distributed throughout Quebec. The company also maintains an ESG policy focusing on environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and governance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Real Estate Development Galion develops modern, innovative real estate projects throughout Quebec, creating sustainable real estate value through strategic investments and new construction for commercial, residential, and industrial sectors.
- Real Estate Acquisition Galion acquires strategic real estate assets, including commercial properties such as the 2025 acquisition of five RONA and RONA L'Entrepôt properties, expanding its portfolio footprint across Quebec.
- Property Management Galion manages a diversified portfolio of real estate assets including offices, light industrial, commercial, and service station properties across Quebec, providing professional property management to owned assets.
- Tenant Services Galion provides comprehensive tenant services including property maintenance, lease administration, and customer service support for tenants in its commercial buildings across Quebec.
- Office Properties Galion offers office leasing across approximately 20 office buildings throughout Quebec, including properties in Montreal, Brossard (Jonxion complex), Longueuil, and Quebec City such as 1611 Crémazie Blvd East, 7100 Jean-Talon Street East, and 4805-5025 Boul. Lapinière (Jonxion).
- Light Industrial Properties Galion offers light industrial and semi-industrial property leasing including buildings at 360 Rue Franquet, 350 Rue Franquet, Complexe SMR at 1811 Boulevard Maloney Est in Gatineau, 1101 Parent Street, 5600 Doyon Avenue, and 4800 rue Rideau.
- Commercial Properties Galion offers commercial retail and service property leasing including a convenience shopping center, 1480 des Rivières, 555 Daniel-Johnson Street East, 500 Serge-Pépin in Beloeil, 1211 des Promenades Blvd, 9800 boul. Leduc, 200 Saint-Jude St N, and Complexe Aylmer.
- Service Stations (Gas Stations) Galion owns and manages 43 service stations with retail spaces throughout Quebec, located in municipalities including Bedford, Anjou, Granby, Trois-Rivières, Mont-Tremblant, Laval, Sherbrooke, and 30+ other locations.
- Jonxion Brossard Office Complex A multi-building office complex in Brossard on Lapinière Boulevard comprising four buildings at 4805, 4905, 5005, and 5025 Boul. Lapinière, featuring a multifunctional meeting room at 5005 Lapinière, serving professional tenants including PRISME Architecture.
Quantifiable outcome
- LEED E+E V4.1 Gold certification achieved for 7100 Jean-Talon building
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Galion
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Galion technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Galion partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- CommunautominorPartnership with Communauto car-sharing service to provide 4 reserved parking spaces for Communauto vehicles at 1611 Crémazie location. The spaces are available to the entire neighborhood, offering a convenient solution for all building users and community members.
- Décarbone+coreGalion contributed to the Sustainable Real Estate White Paper initiative led by Décarbone+, bringing together key industry players across Quebec. This participation demonstrates Galion's commitment to sustainability and leadership in Quebec's real estate sector ESG practices.
- Héma-QuébecminorPartnership with Héma-Québec to host blood donation drive at 1010 de Sérigny in Longueuil, resulting in collection of 32 bags of blood that will benefit over 128 patients with vital blood products.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Galion competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Cominar REIT: Quebec-based REIT owning a diversified portfolio of office, retail, and industrial properties across the province. Direct comparability in property mix and Quebec market focus, though Cominar is a much larger public entity.
- BTB REIT (Fonds de placement immobilier BTB): Quebec-headquartered REIT owning office, retail, and industrial properties across Canada. Direct peer in Quebec-rooted commercial real estate ownership with comparable asset mix.
- Canderel: Major Quebec-based commercial real estate owner, developer, and manager of office and industrial properties in Montreal and across Canada. Closely comparable in business model — develop/acquire/manage — and Quebec concentration.
- Broccolini: Quebec-based real estate developer and manager of office, industrial, and mixed-use properties in Greater Montreal. Comparable in development-plus-management model and Quebec focus.
Broad incumbents
- Plaza Retail REIT: Canadian REIT focused on retail and service-commercial real estate across Eastern Canada, including Quebec. Comparable in retail/service-station-adjacent property types and geographic overlap in Quebec.
- Morguard Corporation: Canadian real estate company owning and managing a diversified portfolio of office, retail, industrial, and multi-suite residential properties. Comparable multi-asset-class ownership model at a larger scale.
Regional players
- First Capital REIT: Canadian REIT focused on open-air grocery-anchored shopping centres, with material Quebec exposure. Comparable in retail/service-commercial leasing operations, though primarily Ontario-focused.
- Choice Properties REIT: Canadian REIT owning retail and mixed-use commercial properties across Canada. Comparable in retail real estate ownership and tenant relationships with service-commercial operators.
- Allied Properties REIT: Canadian REIT focused on urban office workspace in major Canadian cities including Montreal. Comparable in Class B office ownership and tenant services model, though with a more downtown/creative-office focus.
Emerging players
- Devimco Immobilier: Quebec-based real estate developer focused on large-scale mixed-use and commercial projects. Comparable in Quebec-anchored development activity and mixed commercial/retail portfolio orientation.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Galion social profiles
Digital presenceGalion compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Galion financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Galion leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Galion funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Galion M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Galion
What does Galion do?
Galion is a Quebec-based private real estate company that develops, acquires, and manages commercial real estate assets across the province. Its core activities include developing modern real estate projects, acquiring strategic properties, and managing a diversified portfolio of office buildings, light industrial facilities, commercial retail spaces, and 43 service stations. The company directly leases space to commercial tenants and provides comprehensive tenant services including maintenance, lease administration, and customer support.
Is Galion a public or private company?
Galion is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Galion founded?
Galion was founded in 2009. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Galion based?
Galion is headquartered in Montréal, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Galion make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Commercial Real Estate Leasing is the primary driver. The others are property Development and property Management Services.
Who are Galion's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Cominar REIT, BTB REIT (Fonds de placement immobilier BTB), Canderel and Broccolini. Broad incumbents are Plaza Retail REIT and Morguard Corporation. Regional players are First Capital REIT, Choice Properties REIT and Allied Properties REIT. Devimco Immobilier is listed as an emerging player.
Does Galion have an API?
No public API is recorded for Galion.
What industry is Galion in?
Galion's product category is Commercial Real Estate. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAJAMAG, Office Real Estate Asset Management, with a secondary code of FSAEAJAF, Real Estate Tenant Representation. Its NAICS code is 531120 and its SIC code is 6519.