Quality rental accommodation near a university campus is a rarity in any city, and it is certainly the case in Edmonton.

There are plenty of basement suites, dreary walkups and shared accommodation, but for the discerning professional there are very few first-rate facilities.

For those who need quality accommodation and all the comforts of home, The Galen is the address of distinction.

The Galen is a five-storey, 35-unit, fully furnished residential apartment complex, created and managed by Edmonton real estate developers, Westcorp. If you’re a visiting medical professional or educator, The Galen is the ideal address.

Residents enjoy 11-foot ceilings and the contemporary feel of The Galen.

Shawna Lindberg, Marketing Manager for Westcorp, says: “The Galen is designed for people who are on the move. Essentially, all that is needed is a suitcase. We provide the rest.”

The Galen, a former office tower, “is a very contemporary space,” says Lindberg. “There are 11-foot ceilings of exposed concrete, and lots of windows.”

Whether you need an apartment for just a month or a year, The Galen has leases to suit any length of time. The combination of a fully furnished apartment, a variable lease length, and its location makes The Galen perfect for a wide range of clients.

“It’s ideal for a doctor in residency at the University Hospital who is from outside of Edmonton,” says Lindberg. “We also lease to a lot of corporations who have people coming into Edmonton on contract work. Some corporations lease an apartment for a year, and use it for three or four contract employees who move in and out during the term.”

There are nine different floor plans of varying square footage. All units come complete with fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, and cable TV, and there are laundry facilities on each floor. All utilities except telephone are hooked up and ready to go when you move in.

The Galen has made a commitment to the health of its tenants by making the building non-smoking and pet free. This makes it particularly suitable for cardiac patients from the U of A hospital who may have to stay in Edmonton during their recuperative period. The building is also fully wheelchair accessible.



All residents of The Galen have access to a world of amenities owned by Westcorp only a half block away. There you will find a salt-water pool, exercise room, boardrooms, a business centre, library and a theatre. The underground parkade even has a car-wash bay.

Lease rates are affordable, particularly in light of everything The Galen has to offer. Rents start at $817 per month, and will vary depending on length of stay, location and view. The rate includes gas, water, power, cable, and access to the nearby amenities.

One of the highlights of The Galen is its exceptional location.

In real estate, the saying goes that the most important considerations are location, location and location. It’s safe to say that The Galen has location covered.

The Galen is situated in the heart of the University of Alberta district, at 8409 112 St. It is directly across from the University of Alberta Hospital, and within a five-minute walk from the U of A campus. Thanks to its university proximity, The Galen has excellent public transportation nearby, including the newest stop on Edmonton’s efficient Light Rapid Transit system. It is also only minutes from downtown Edmonton via bus, LRT or car.

There is a major grocery store and drug store within a few blocks, and a wide range of restaurants, from fast food and coffee shops to fine dining.

A convenience store is coming soon to the lower level of The Galen.

For entertainment purposes, The Galen is only a short distance from Edmonton’s fabulous and funky Old Strathcona district, the pulsating heart of Edmonton’s artistic and cultural communities, as well as its exciting night life and restaurant scene.

For more information about leasing at The Galen, phone 780.415.8282.

For floor plans and more, check out www.westcorp.net, and click on ‘find a property’.

While you’re there, be sure to look around at all of the other quality properties Westcorp has available in the Edmonton area.

Westcorp is an integrated full-service real estate company specializing in investment grade residential, retail, office, hospitality, and mixed-use projects.