Fortis Properties Corporation was established in 1989 with the purchase of its first commercial real estate holding in St. John’s, Newfoundland – the Fortis Building.  Since that time the Company has grown significantly. 

Today, Fortis Properties owns and operates over 2.8 million square feet of commercial real estate primarily in Atlantic Canada, and 21 hotels, representing over 4,000 rooms, throughout Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.  The Company also holds investments in 12 non-regulated hydroelectric generating plants in Canada and Upper New York State.  Fortis Properties employs over 2,100 people.

The Company’s head office is located in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis Inc. (TSX: FTS)

For information about Fortis Inc. and the Fortis Group of Companies, please visit www.fortisinc.com.