SIMONS TO EXPAND TO MONTREAL’S WEST ISLAND WITH NEW FAIRVIEW POINTE CLAIRE STORE

Cadillac Fairview and Ivanhoé Cambridge, co-owners of CF Fairview Pointe Claire, have officially unveiled plans for a major redevelopment to prepare for the arrival of La Maison Simons, as it builds its first store to serve Montréal’s West Island.

Simons will move into the former Sears space located at the western end of the property, in 2021. Simons will occupy the second and third floors, with the ground-floor space being reimagined to accommodate enhanced dining options for the centre.

“Today’s announcement represents an extremely exciting stage in the evolution of CF Fairview Pointe Claire,” said Brian Salpeter, senior vice president of development at Cadillac Fairview. “The addition of Simons, one of the premier retailers in Quebec, as well as the anticipated arrival of the new light rail transit station near the shopping centre, will serve as catalysts for the transformation of the property and the adjacent lands into a new, vibrant mixed-use community that will become the city centre for the entire West Island.”

“We value our loyal customers in the West Island, so we are pleased that we will be able to better serve them, alongside new customers, with a Simons location in their community,” added Peter Simons, co-owner and president of Simons. “As we continue to grow inside and outside of Quebec, we know that physical locations are a vital part of the retail experience and go hand-in-hand with the growing digital economy.”