SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. Adds Inaugural Canadian Managed Facility to its Third-Party Management Platform

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. Adds Inaugural Canadian Managed Facility to its Third-Party Management PlatformAuthor of the article: You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.LADERA 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, announced that an additional self-storage facility has been contracted for third-party management services, the Company’s first in Canada, further expanding the company’s growing management platform across North America.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThe newly contracted facility is an approximately 80,910-square-foot property in Aurora, Ontario, Canada, comprising 829 units. The Aurora facility strengthens SmartStop’s presence in the Greater Toronto Area, one of North America’s fastest-growing metropolitan markets, where SmartStop and its affiliates already own or manage a substantial portfolio of operating properties.“This agreement represents something we never take for granted: owners trusting us to maximize their investment,” said H. Michael Schwartz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SmartStop. “When an independent owner hands us the keys, they are counting on sophisticated revenue management, marketing that drives qualified demand, and the operational expertise that comes from a team that lives and breathes self-storage every day. As the largest self-storage operator in the Greater Toronto Area, our platform is built to deliver measurable performance for the people who built these businesses.”Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.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 againSmartStop’s third-party management platform is purpose-built for self-storage entrepreneurs, offering three flexible management models, access to the company’s proprietary technology platform, revenue management expertise, integrated marketing, and a fully staffed operations team of more than 1,000 self-storage professionals.About SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SmartStop):SmartStop 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 managed platform, offers third-party management services in the U.S. and Canada. As of July 20, 2026, SmartStop has an owned or managed portfolio of 460 operating properties in 36 states, Washington, D.C., and Canada, comprising over 275,000 units and more than 35 million rentable square feet. SmartStop and its affiliates own or manage 52 operating self-storage properties across four provinces in Canada, which total approximately 46,000 units and 4.6 million rentable square feet. Additional information regarding SmartStop is available at www.smartstopselfstorage.com.View source version on businesswire.com: Investor Relations Contact:David CorakSenior VP of Corporate Finance and StrategySmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.IR@smartstop.comMedia Relations Contact:Julie LeberSpotlight Marketing Communications949-427-1391Julie@spotlightmarcom.comThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.