Crown is formed in 2001 as a partnership between entrepreneurial real estate operators and key members of Crown Life Insurance Company’s real estate team. The firm’s objective is to create a smarter, more integrated, more responsible model for commercial real estate investing and management.

In February of 2002 Crown purchases 45-47 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, located in the city's North Yonge business node.

Crown forms Winnipeg office portfolio through a series of acquisitions between 2006-2010. The managed portfolio covered nearly 1 million square feet of office and retail space at Winnipeg's prominent Portage and Main intersection.

Crown introduces its first value-add fund for Canadian institutional investors. The fund is focused on identifying undervalued real estate assets and optimizing every detail of operations to maximize their potential.

Following in the same theme of CR LP, Crown’s second value-add fund is launched.

Building on the success of Crown’s value-add investment strategy, CR III LP kicks off.

Crown’s Portfolio and team continued to scale, reflecting the company’s strong momentum and expanding client base.

Crown forms a closed-end fund consisting of $400M of stable real estate assets intended for long-term hold and ongoing distributions.

Following in the same theme of past funds, Crown’s fourth value-add fund is focused on real estate assets across Canada.

Crown elevates the office experience through amenities that foster productivity, collaboration, and well-being. From fully equipped Workfit by Crown fitness centers to modern Collaborate by Crown conference rooms and inviting Commons by Crown tenant lounges, our properties enhance daily life at work, providing tenants with the tools and spaces they need to thrive.

As Crown continued to grow its portfolio and capabilities, the company reached an important milestone in its evolution.

Crown recognizes the importance of transparency in ESG performance and disclosures. In 2019, we began reporting to GRESB on our overall sustainability strategy and the performance of assets within our Core Fund, achieving a 5-star rating and maintaining this top status each consecutive year.

Acting on behalf of an institutional investor, Crown completed to acquisition of 1004 Middlegate, continuing the expansion of its managed investment portfolio.

Crown adds a 415,561 sq. ft. portfolio of flex office space in Ottawa, Ontario. This marks Crown’s second major acquisition in the Ottawa market and motivated the establishment of an office in Ottawa.

Crown’s fifth value-add fund is consistent with the value-add philosophy of its predecessor funds. CR V focuses on commercial real estate assets with value enhancement opportunities located within Canada’s primary office markets, especially the Greater Toronto and Greater Ottawa areas.

Crown and Vestcor have a long history, with Vestcor investing in Crown’s limited partnership funds since 2009. With Vestcor as an institutional partner, Crown reinforces its commitment to its fiduciary duties, good governance and ESG.

Crown continues to expand both its portfolio and team.

Crown continues focus on tenant experience: announces first fully digital building at 30 Eglinton Avenue west. This is part of a portfolio-wide initiative at Crown to create a digital work experience for tenants through the Connect by Crown app launched in 2021.

Crown has proudly built a reputation for excellence in workplace culture and environmental responsibility, beginning with our first recognition as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers in 2023, followed by Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2024 and Greater Toronto’s Top 2025 Employers. These annual honours highlight our commitment to fostering an inclusive, vibrant workplace and advancing sustainable practices.

Crown’s Advisory Board consists of business leaders who meet regularly with Crown’s partners to provide strategic counsel, recommendations and advice to the firm. The Advisory Board provides recommendations to Crown’s partnership on ESG matters, market insights, consulting on investor reporting and potential conflicts of interest. The intelligence and unbiased outside perspective of Crown’s Advisory Board ensures Crown’s strategic decision making is in the best interests of investors, employees, and other stakeholders.

Crown completed the acquisition of Place de Ville for an institutional investor and provides third-party management for the downtown Ottawa office complex.Crown acquires Place de Ville on behalf of an institutional investor.

Crown’s portfolio and team continued to grow as the company strengthened its position in the market.

This year, Crown celebrates 25 years of creating office spaces and experiences that add value.

Through a vertically integrated approach and a focus on value creation, we’ve shaped how it feels to be in a Crown building.

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Looking ahead, Crown will expand into the Vancouver and Calgary markets as we continue to grow our footprint.

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