Equinoxe

What Equinoxe does

Collection Équinoxe is a privately held Québec-based real estate company that develops, owns, and operates a portfolio of purpose-built luxury rental condominium buildings. The company serves individual professionals, couples, and families seeking high-end rental housing with hotel-boutique service levels in the Greater Montréal and Laval area, with a new market entry announced in Ottawa (The Met, 307 units). It currently owns or manages more than 1,200 condos and commercial spaces across nine branded properties — Équinoxe Saint-Elzéar (557 units across three towers), Équinoxe Lévesque (202 units), Équinoxe Daniel-Johnson (382 units), Équinoxe Lévesque Ouest (275 units, opening September 2026), Équinoxe Bois-Franc (272 units, opening November 2026), Le Carlyle (302 units), Le Westpark (255 units), Les Halles d'Anjou (forthcoming), and Monarc (199 units) — and is targeting a stabilized portfolio exceeding 2,200 units.

The company's core product is the standardized "Collection Équinoxe" resident experience: large amenity packages (indoor and outdoor pools, gyms, business centers, coworking spaces, concierge, pet facilities, EV charging), premium common areas (e.g., 22,000+ sq ft at Daniel-Johnson), and a unified technology layer for tenant interaction. The technology stack is built on third-party platforms rather than proprietary AI — a SecureCafe-based online rental portal handles applications, lease signing, and resident services, and Tourmkr provides 3D virtual tours across the portfolio. A dynamic availability system on collectionequinoxe.com allows prospective tenants to filter by project, phase, bedrooms, and price and to book viewings online.

Équinoxe's business model is recurring monthly rental income on month-to-month or lease-based terms, supplemented by ancillary services (indoor parking, EV charging, storage, business-center access, appliance rentals) charged separately. Pricing is unit-specific and ranges from approximately $1,530–$1,895 per month for 1-bedroom units (498–721 sq ft) and $1,975–$2,250 per month for 2-bedroom units (753–959 sq ft), with promotional concessions of 1–3 months free rent at certain properties. Go-to-market is a direct-to-consumer rental motion combining on-site leasing offices, a centralized call center (1-877-557-5124), a self-serve online portal, and broad distribution across 20+ third-party rental aggregators (Centris, DuProprio, Kijiji, RentCanada, RentSeeker, Zumper, PadMapper, REW, etc.) plus paid search, social, and out-of-home advertising. The company is privately held with no disclosed investors, funding rounds, or revenue figures.

Name

Equinoxe

Legal name

Collection Équinoxe

Website

https://collectionequinoxe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Collection Équinoxe is a privately held Québec-based real estate company that owns and operates a branded portfolio of 1,200+ purpose-built luxury rental condo units across nine properties in Greater Montréal, Laval, and Ottawa, serving urban professionals, couples, and families with hotel-boutique amenities and recurring monthly rents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Residential Rental Housing

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Apartments (Corporate Housing) (THAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Resort-Style Extended-Stay Properties (THAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Luxury rental condominiums
• Residential property management
• Apartment rentals
• Rental housing development
• Boutique rental buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Monthly Rental Income: Core revenue stream from monthly condo rentals across 7+ properties in Laval and Montreal. Tenants pay monthly rent for residential units with varying amenities included or available at additional cost. Revenue is recurring and subscription-based through month-to-month or lease agreements.
2. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue from optional services including parking, electric vehicle charging stations, storage units, business center access, and appliance rentals. These services are charged separately and provide incremental revenue per tenant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Collection Équinoxe develops, owns, and manages luxury purpose-built rental condominium buildings across the Greater Montréal and Laval regions, with a recent expansion into Ottawa. The company leases individual residential units (studios to 4-bedroom) on monthly recurring terms, bundled with hotel-boutique amenities such as pools, gyms, business centers, concierge services, and on-site parking. Ancillary revenue is generated from optional services including EV charging, storage units, appliance rentals, and furnished packages.

Product overview

Collection Équinoxe is a luxury rental condo portfolio operated as a unified property management platform with multiple branded properties across Montreal, Laval, and Ottawa. The collection comprises eight distinct rental properties offering high-end amenities including pools, gyms, business centers, and concierge services. Properties are managed through online rental management services and a client portal. The portfolio includes Équinoxe Saint-Elzéar (557 units across 3 towers), Équinoxe Lévesque (202 units), Équinoxe Lévesque Ouest (275 units), Équinoxe Daniel-Johnson (382 units), Équinoxe Bois-Franc (272 units), Le Carlyle (302 units), Le Westpark (255 units), and The Met Ottawa (307 units, upcoming), totaling over 2,200+ condos. Services include concierge, pet sitting, dry cleaning pickup, custom curtains, appliance sales, and moving discounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• \,\,Equinoxe Saint-Elz\,ar Luxury rental condo complex in Laval comprising three interconnected towers (19, 22, and additional floors) with 557 total rental units, offering indoor and outdoor saltwater pools, gym, business center, lounge, children's playroom, and tennis court. BOMA BEST certified for environmental performance.
• \,\,Equinoxe L\,evesque 27-story luxury rental condo building with 202 units in Laval, featuring waterfront views along Rivi\,ere-des-Prairies, rooftop terrace, saltwater pool, gym, and business center.
• \,\,Equinoxe L\,evesque Ouest 15-story riverside rental condo development with 275 units in Laval, offering outdoor pool, lounge, gym, business center, and conference room. Opening September 2026.
• \,\,Equinoxe Daniel-Johnson 16-story luxury rental condo complex in Laval with 382 units across two phases (171 + 211), featuring 22,000+ sq ft of common areas including indoor pool and green spaces.
• \,\,Equinoxe Bois-Franc 10-story rental condo property with 272 units in Saint-Laurent (Montr\,eal), steps from REM station, featuring indoor pool, gym, business center, and EV charging. Opening November 2026.
• Le Carlyle 7-story boutique luxury rental building in Town of Mount Royal with 302 units, offering 1-3 bedroom apartments with reception, VIP lounge, business center, gym, and indoor pool.
• Le Westpark 11-story rental condo building in Pointe-Claire with 255 units, featuring outdoor terrace, business center, gym, and private lounges. Phase 1 delivered in 2024.
• The Met (Ottawa) 28-story luxury rental tower under development at 180 Metcalfe Street in downtown Ottawa with 307 units, featuring terrace, business center, cinema, gym, and rooftop pool.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22,000+ sq ft of common areas at Daniel-Johnson property
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• The Met (Ottawa)minorOthersThe Met is a separate luxury rental development project located at 180 Metcalfe Street in downtown Ottawa. It operates under the same company umbrella with 28 floors and 307 condos. The property features similar amenities including terrace, business center, cinema, gym, multiple lounges, and rooftop pool.
• Monarc (Saint-Laurent)minorOthersMonarc is a rental condominium community at the intersection of Thimens and Cavendish boulevards in Saint-Laurent borough. Features contemporary architecture with buildings integrating harmoniously with interior courtyard and Marcel-Laurin park. 199 units.
• Les Halles d'Anjou (Montréal)minorOthersLarge-scale residential community in Anjou borough featuring two elegant towers and a low-rise building around a landscaped central park. Proximity to future blue line metro extension. Forward-looking residential vision for Montreal's evolving east end.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (CAPREIT): Canada's largest publicly traded residential REIT, owning and operating over 65,000 suites nationwide including a major Quebec portfolio. Comparable to Équinoxe in business model (purpose-built residential rental) and in competing for the same urban renter pool in Montreal.
• Killam Apartment REIT: Canadian apartment REIT with ~17,000 residential units concentrated in Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec (Montréal). Closely comparable to Équinoxe as a multi-family residential rental operator with a notable Montreal presence and a focus on value-add and new-build luxury product.
• Hazelview Investments: Global real estate investment manager with a sizable Canadian multi-family rental portfolio under the Hazelview Properties brand. Comparable to Équinoxe as a scaled owner-operator of urban residential rental product in Canada, including Quebec markets.
• Boardwalk REIT: One of Canada's largest purpose-built residential rental operators, with a portfolio of over 33,000 units across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Quebec. Comparable to Équinoxe as a multi-family landlord with a similar asset-heavy, subscription-rent revenue model, though at a much larger scale and geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Mont-Royal Lodge (Le Groupe Immo Promutuel): Quebec-based multi-family residential operator with multiple rental buildings across the Greater Montreal area. Comparable to Équinoxe as a Quebec-only residential rental operator competing in the same Laval/Montreal renter pool.
• Dream Unlimited: Canadian real estate company developing and operating purpose-built rental communities in Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec. Comparable to Équinoxe as a vertically integrated developer-landlord pursuing branded luxury rental product.

Direct peers

• Minto Properties: Privately-held Canadian developer and landlord operating purpose-built rental apartment communities in Ottawa, Toronto, and other Ontario markets. Directly comparable to Équinoxe in positioning (new-build luxury multi-family with high-amenity common areas) and in launching the Met-branded Ottawa project that mirrors Équinoxe's expansion playbook.
• Skyline Group of Companies: Canadian privately-held real estate and investment management firm with a multi-family residential rental portfolio across Ontario and Quebec. Comparable to Équinoxe as a private Canadian apartment operator with luxury urban assets.
• Mainstreet Equity Corp. Canadian privately-controlled multi-family rental operator focused on mid-market and value-add apartment buildings across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. Comparable to Équinoxe as a private, founder-controlled residential rental business pursuing a value-add/new-build strategy in Canadian urban markets.

Emerging players

• GWL Realty Advisors: Canadian real estate investment advisor managing multi-family residential and mixed-use assets on behalf of institutional owners across major Canadian cities. Comparable to Équinoxe as a large-scale residential property operator and a potential acquisition/management partner for the Équinoxe portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/collectionequinoxe

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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