Etobicoke Industrial Real Estate
Etobicoke Industrial Space for Lease and Sale
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Harjaap Singh Makkar
Senior Industrial Broker · Colliers International
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Answer five quick questions and Harjaap will personally match you to on-market and off-market space.
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Etobicoke Requirement Match
How It Works
Step 1
Answer 5 Quick Questions
Your requirement, size, timeline, and what matters most - takes under a minute.
Step 2
Harjaap Reviews It Personally
Checked against on-market and off-market inventory that fits - not an algorithm.
Step 3
Get Matched Space Directly
A shortlist and a call to discuss next steps, typically the same day.
Client Roster
Companies Harjaap Has Represented
HOOPP
Pension Fund
$132B+ in net assets · one of Canada's largest pension funds
Aftermarket by Parts Panel
Automotive
Among Canada's fastest-growing auto parts distributors
Structural Aluminum
Manufacturing
20+ years in business
UHI Machinery
Equipment Rental
International footprint
Ideal Logistics Group
Transportation
20+ years in business
Canadian Flatbeds Transportation
Transportation
One of Canada's fastest-growing companies
Minimax Express
Transportation
30+ years old · Among Canada's largest
Iqbal Foods
National Food Retailer
Among Canada's largest
PTI Foods
Ethnic Food Distributor
50+ years old · Among Canada's largest
Materials Testing Equipment
Industrial Distributor
IBC Tanks Canada
Industrial Distributor
SUSGlobal Energy
Energy Company
Publicly listed
Peripheral Labs
Tech Startup
Backed by Khosla Ventures
XPV Water Partners
Private Equity
$1B+ in assets under management
Tropical Forest Products
Wood Distributor
Four locations across North America
Hofland
Floral Wholesaler
Canada's largest full-service floral wholesaler
Property Management
10M SF under management
Healgen Scientific
Medical Equipment Manufacturer
Leading global manufacturer
Designed Precision Castings
Investment Casting Manufacturer
In business since 1958
Recent Transactions
Representing Clients Across Every GTA Submarket
6 transactions closed across the GTA in June 2026 and July 2026.
89 Walker Dr, Brampton
Seller Representation
345,000 SF · Sold · June 2026
6200 Tomken Rd, Mississauga
Tenant Representation
79,919 SF · Tenant Renewed · July 2026
490-520 Nash Rd, Hamilton
Seller Representation
5.29 Acres · Sold · June 2026
7131 Edwards Blvd, Mississauga
Buyer Representation
20,059 SF · Sold · June 2026
6 William Morgan Dr, Toronto
Sub-Landlord Representation
27,840 SF · Subleased · July 2026
5641 McAdam Rd, Mississauga
Tenant Representation
16,000 SF · Leased · July 2026
What Clients Say
A selection of feedback from tenants and buyers Harjaap has represented across the GTA.
What stood out most was his remarkable responsiveness - he consistently replied to our inquiries promptly, even during weekends and outside regular business hours. This level of dedication made a significant difference in our ability to make timely decisions throughout the leasing process.
“Even though he happened to be traveling out of town for a wedding at the time, he still made time to make sure our offer stayed competitive. That kind of commitment is rare in commercial real estate, where it's not uncommon for brokers to be unreachable on Fridays.”
“He was professional, attentive and truly took the time to understand what I was looking for. His knowledge of the market and attention to detail gave me great confidence in my decisions.”
“He's easy to talk to, very responsive, and always tries his best to help and follow things through. It's clear he cares about doing a good job.”
“He's approachable, patient, and always willing to explain things clearly. Whenever something comes up, he responds quickly and helps get it sorted without any hassle.”
Etobicoke Industrial Market Overview
Etobicoke is Toronto’s western industrial core - a market defined by its position at the convergence of Highways 427, 401, and the QEW, and by the practical scarcity of in-city industrial land that cannot be replicated further west. With availability at approximately 4.2% to 4.5% across the submarket in Q2 2026, Etobicoke offers genuine access to Toronto’s labour pool, downtown proximity, and multi-highway connectivity - at a fraction of the cost of urban retail or office alternatives. For distribution, light manufacturing, and logistics users who need to stay inside the city, this corridor is the primary option.
Etobicoke Industrial Market: Q2 2026 Snapshot
Etobicoke sits within the Toronto (Central) market, which reported 3.1% overall availability in Q2 2026 - among the tightest of the GTA’s four zones. The Etobicoke submarkets, at 4.2% to 4.5%, run slightly higher than the Toronto average, reflecting a mix of older and newer product along the 427 and 401 corridors. South Etobicoke along Evans Avenue and the Lakeshore commands premium rents from tenants who need waterfront-adjacent access or cannot operate further north. The Dixon Road and Rexdale corridors in the north offer larger block sizes and direct 401 interchange access at lower cost.
Evans Ave / Lakeshore corridor Q2 2026
$14.02 PSF in North Etobicoke
Dixon Road / Rexdale / Highway 427
Among the tightest of the GTA’s four zones
Source: Colliers Q2 2026 Toronto Industrial Market Report
Etobicoke Industrial Submarkets: Rates and Availability by Corridor
Etobicoke divides into two distinct industrial zones. South Etobicoke, running along Evans Avenue, Lakeshore Boulevard, and the former industrial waterfront, is the tighter, higher-rent submarket - premium buildings in premium locations, with rents reflecting scarcity. North Etobicoke, centred on Dixon Road and Rexdale Boulevard, offers larger footprints, more dock doors, and direct access to Highways 427 and 401 - the reason this corridor attracts distribution and logistics users who need truck volume capacity.
| Submarket | Availability Rate | Asking Net Rent |
|---|---|---|
| South Etobicoke (Evans Ave / Lakeshore) | 4.2% | $16.19 PSF |
| North Etobicoke (Dixon / Rexdale) | 4.5% | $14.02 PSF |
| Etobicoke (overall) | 4.2–4.5% | $14–16 PSF avg |
Source: Colliers Q2 2026 Toronto Industrial Market Report
Highway 427 and 401: The Logistics Case for Etobicoke
The intersection of Highways 427 and 401 sits at the heart of Etobicoke’s industrial corridor. For distribution operations serving the entire GTA, this interchange represents the most efficient truck entry and exit point in the city - east toward Scarborough, west toward Mississauga and Brampton, north toward Vaughan and Highway 400, south toward the QEW and Hamilton. No other Toronto industrial submarket offers equivalent multi-directional highway access from within city limits.
In-City Labour: The Real Competitive Advantage
Etobicoke industrial space draws from one of the densest and most transit-accessible labour pools in Canada. The Dixon Road corridor is served directly by TTC bus routes connecting to multiple subway lines, making shift-work staffing viable without requiring employees to own vehicles. For food processing, light manufacturing, and fulfillment operations where labour availability drives site decisions more than highway access, this factor consistently justifies a rent premium over equivalent space in Brampton or Mississauga.
Off-Market Deals: How Etobicoke Actually Trades
Etobicoke’s industrial market is thin - limited transactions, concentrated ownership, and buildings that rarely appear on the open market before being spoken for. Harjaap Singh Makkar completed a 52,000 SF off-market lease at 50 Belfield Road, Etobicoke on a 10-year term - a transaction that never reached a public listing. That deal came through the Zonado network, where ownership-level conversations surface availability before any formal process begins. In a market this tight, off-market access is not a differentiator - it is the only way to see the full set of options.
Supply Constraints: Why Etobicoke Stays Tight
There is no available industrial land for new development in Etobicoke. The market is fully built out - every industrial property that exists today is second-generation space, and the land adjacent to existing industrial zones has long since been converted to residential or mixed-use. This structural constraint means Etobicoke availability cannot spike the way Brampton or Milton can during periods of new supply delivery. Tenants who establish themselves in Etobicoke and renew leases hold a position that becomes increasingly difficult to replicate if they ever vacate.
Buying Industrial Property in Etobicoke
Etobicoke freehold industrial trades at a premium to the GTA-wide freehold average of $335 PSF, reflecting the irreplaceable highway access and in-city position these buildings offer. With no new supply possible and existing buildings changing hands infrequently, the case for ownership is straightforward: buyers eliminate lease renewal risk in a market where landlord leverage grows with every passing cycle.
Smaller industrial condominiums along the corridor - particularly in the Evans Avenue and Kipling area - have attracted strong owner-occupier demand from light manufacturing and trade service businesses that need a permanent Toronto address. These units trade well above the GTA condo/strata average of $496 PSF in buildings with strong highway access.
Harjaap Singh Makkar has completed transactions across Etobicoke’s corridors, including the 52,000 SF off-market lease at 50 Belfield Road - a deal that demonstrates the kind of access available through the Zonado platform to buyers and tenants who are not waiting for public listings.
Tenant Representation in Etobicoke
Etobicoke’s industrial landlords include large institutional owners who understand their position in a supply-constrained market. Tenants who approach renewals or new searches without representation enter negotiations without knowledge of what comparable tenants paid or what concessions are achievable - and in a tight market, that gap is expensive.
Tenant representation is funded by the landlord in every transaction - it costs the tenant nothing. What it delivers is a broker who knows the full set of available options, including off-market availability through the Zonado network, and who has transaction-level data on the corridor from completed deals in the past 12 months.
For tenants with requirements that cannot be met within Etobicoke’s current availability, Harjaap Singh Makkar maintains active coverage across adjacent markets - Mississauga, Brampton, and Vaughan - and can identify comparable options with equivalent highway access at different cost points. The goal is finding the right building, not defending a predetermined location.
Industrial Real Estate Across the GTA
Etobicoke is part of a broader GTA industrial market that spans Mississauga, Brampton, and Toronto. When Etobicoke availability tightens, adjacent markets provide alternatives with comparable highway access. Explore options below, or visit the GTA industrial space overview for a full market-wide comparison.
Toronto
All Toronto corridors - Scarborough, core, North York. Availability 2.9%, rates from $10.48 PSF.
Mississauga
Meadowvale, Dixie/Matheson, Airport Road. Rates from $16.27 to $19.21 PSF.
Brampton
Highway 410/427/407 corridor - one of Ontario's most active logistics markets.
North York
Dufferin, Keele, Jane corridor. Tight urban industrial; scarce supply, strong values.
Oakville
QEW and Highway 407 corridor. No development pipeline; 4.0% availability.
Vaughan
Northern industrial hub. Availability 3.6%, $17.29 PSF. Strongest absorption in GTA North this quarter.
Let’s Talk About Your Industrial Real Estate Need
Whether you’re searching for space, looking to sell or lease a property, or simply trying to understand what the current market means for your business.
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