The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited and Ivanhoé Cambridge, co-owners of Galeries d’Anjou, have marked the completion of the shopping centre’s $86-million expansion and redevelopment project, an investment that reaffirms the centre’s leadership position in its market. Over the last 24 months, the well-known landmark has undergone a complete transformation and proudly welcomes Quebec fashion leader, Simons, and other new retailers.
The 100,000 square foot, two-level Simons store at Galeries d’Anjou represents an investment of $25 million and has led to the creation of some 200 jobs.
The official opening ceremony was held in the presence of several dignitaries, including the Honourable E. Leo Kolber, one of the founders of Cadillac Fairview also present at the inauguration of Galeries d’Anjou in 1968; John Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cadillac Fairview; Daniel Fournier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ivanhoé Cambridge; Peter Simons, President and General Manager, La Maison Simons; Lise Thériault, Deputy House Leader for Anjou-Louis-Riel and Luis Miranda, Mayor of the Anjou
