Our History

Over the years, Rose has earned a reputation for honesty and candor — no matter what the winds of fortune brought in any given moment. In time, this experience strengthened resilience, informed investment and decision making, and forged stronger relationships with partners and investors alike.

1982
Rose low-rise homebuilding business completes first subdivison
1986
Rose goes public on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE: RSE)
1996
Rose mezzanine lending to real estate developers begins
2000
Rose completes privatization and delists from TSE
2006
Rose Investments I LP - $84 million fund closes
Rose opens Pinewood Studios
North America’s Largest Purpose-built Soundstage
2008
Rose Investments II LP - $135 million
2012
Initiates purpose-built rental apartment development strategy
2016
First leases signed at 212 Davis project
2018
Woodside Terraces in Kitchener begins leasing
2020
King George School Lofts and Town Homes commence occupancy
King George School Lofts and Town Homes
Market Flats in Kitchener begins leasing
Completes 241-acre, $116 million acquisition of land in Midhurst
2023
The Bakerfield begins leasing
Acquires 27.3 acre former General Electric site in Oakville for $45 million
2024
The Davis Condos Registers.
The Bakerfield II begins leasing.
2025
26 Gilder breaks ground