Commerce de détail

Commercial Real Estate Solutions

Since 2001, Bertone has been developing, constructing, leasing, and managing high-performing commercial and retail properties across Greater Montreal, Gatineau-Ottawa, and the South Shore. Our integrated model covers the entire building lifecycle from strategic site acquisition and investment structuring through construction, tenant coordination, and ongoing property management, delivering necessity-driven retail environments that generate consistent foot traffic and long-term value for investors and tenants alike.

Why Bertone for Montreal Commercial Space

1. 25 Years in Retail Real Estate: A proven portfolio of grocery stores, medical centres, restaurants, gas stations, and mixed-use commercial projects delivered since 2001 across Quebec and Ontario.

2. Grocery-Anchored Expertise: Developing necessity-driven retail environments that deliver the highest occupancy rates and most defensive cash flows in today's market, aligned with investor demand for food-anchored retail strips.

3. High-Traffic Strategic Locations: Every site is selected for highway visibility, transit accessibility, and residential density from Marcel-Laurin Boulevard to Highway 148 in Gatineau to Route 116 on the South Shore.

4. Integrated Project Delivery: One partner from acquisition through construction, leasing, and management, eliminating handoff delays and ensuring design intent carries through to occupancy.

Montreal Retail Market Outlook

Montreal's retail sector remains a top target for investors, with grocery-anchored centres recording the highest positive momentum for seven consecutive quarters. Retail investment reached $879 million through Q3 2025 strong by historical standards, while neighbourhood retail vacancy stays below 4% in food-anchored centres across Quebec. Sainte-Catherine Street West is seeing surging demand from international retailers, and suburban plazas continue to report limited availability and rising rents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of commercial properties does Bertone develop?

Bertone develops grocery-anchored retail centres, mixed-use commercial plazas, neighbourhood shopping destinations, restaurant pads, gas stations, and ground-floor retail within residential towers across Greater Montreal, Gatineau-Ottawa, and the South Shore.

Where are Bertone's commercial and retail properties located?

Active and completed projects span Montreal (Carré Frontenac, Esplanade Cartier, Sherbrooke Est), Candiac (Danaus), Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Cowansville, St. Jean-sur-Richelieu, Gatineau (Porte de Gatineau - 161,465 sq ft), and Ottawa (Montreal Road).

Does Bertone offer commercial leasing services?

Yes. Bertone’s leasing team manages tenant placement across its retail portfolio, from 1,000 sq ft neighbourhood boutiques to 80,000+ sq ft anchor spaces. Contact Peter Picciola, SVP of Development, Leasing and Investment, at info@bertone.ca or 514-476-1493 / 514-747-1696.

What is the Montreal retail real estate market outlook?

Grocery-anchored retail is the strongest-performing commercial asset class in Canada, with neighbourhood vacancy below 4% and seven consecutive quarters of top momentum. Investor demand for food-anchored retail strips remains aggressive, and limited new supply supports rent growth into 2026–2027.