Crombie REIT announces monthly distribution

STELLARTON, NS, April 21 /CNW/ – Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: CRR.UN) today announced a distribution of $0.07083 per unit for the period from April 1, 2008 to and including April 30, 2008. The distribution will be payable on May 15, 2008 to unitholders of record as at April 30, 2008.

About Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust

Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established under, and governed by, the laws of the Province of Ontario. The trust invests in income-producing retail, office and mixed-use properties in Canada, with a future growth strategy focused primarily on the acquisition of retail properties. Crombie REIT currently owns a portfolio of 52 commercial properties in six provinces, comprising approximately 8.0 million square feet of gross leasable area. More information about Crombie REIT can be found at www.crombiereit.com.

Contact: Scott M. Ball, C.A., Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, Crombie REIT, (902) 755-8100