October 23rd, 2026
Over the past four weeks, we have seen that modern industrial space in the Central Markets is scarce, that new supply depends on redeveloping existing sites, and that only a handful of sites can deliver a large, modern building. 1100 Caledonia Road is one of them. On behalf of the owners, our team is offering the site for build-to-suit development, configured to a user’s specific requirements.

The opportunity at a glance
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Site area | 22.40 acres |
| Building area | Flexible configurations ~ 465,000 SF |
| Clear height | 40′ |
| Configuration | Single building or multiple buildings, designed to the user’s requirements |
| Delivery | 12–14 months from lease execution |
| Land use | Employment Areas (City of Toronto Official Plan) |
| Development charges | Education levies only, approx. $1.17 PSF (about $547,000 at full build-out) |
| Location | Caledonia Road, North York, within the Orfus and Lawrence/Keele employment districts. |
| Shipping, power and parking | To be designed to user requirements. A two-building concept contemplated 60 loading bays, 57 trailer stalls and 331 parking spaces. |

2 Building Development Concept

Why 1100 Caledonia Road Stands Out
- Scale: It is the largest site in the Central Markets development pipeline, and one of only two proposed central sites that can deliver about 465,000 SF.
- Speed: Delivery of 12 to 14 months from lease execution is well ahead of the 18-month-plus timelines quoted for comparable proposed Central projects.
- Specification: At 40′ clear, it matches the tallest new product in the region, and it can be designed around a user’s racking, automation, power and yard needs.
- Location: The site is in the heart of the city, surrounded by the region’s densest labour pool and established employment districts, with Line 5 Eglinton now in service to the south.
Who It’s For
- Large distribution and last-mile users who need modern, high-clear space close to their customers and workforce.
- Advanced manufacturers looking for a purpose-built facility with the power and floor loads their operations require.
- Non-traditional and public-sector users such as utilities, transit and municipal operators, who need a large, secure, central site for fleet, maintenance or operations facilities. Sites like this are almost impossible to find in the core
What It Means For You
- For Tenants and Users: This is a rare chance to secure a purpose-built facility in central Toronto on a predictable timeline. Early engagement allows the design to be shaped around your operation.
- For Investors: A new 40′ building leased to a quality user in central Toronto would be one of the most sought-after industrial assets in the region.
- For the Market: Projects like 1100 Caledonia show how Toronto’s remaining employment land can be put to its highest industrial use.
Series Wrap Up
Across the Central Markets, the story is consistent: land is scarce, new supply comes from redevelopment, modern space earns a clear premium, and the Toronto development-charge advantage makes infill economics work. Whether you own, occupy, invest in or are planning to build industrial space in the core, now is the time to understand where the opportunities are.
To discuss 1100 Caledonia Road, arrange a site briefing, or talk through your requirements, please contact our team for more information you can also visist https://www.goranbrelih.com/7180-2/
For a confidential consultation or a complimentary opinion of value of your property, please reach out to our team.
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For a confidential consultation or a complimentary opinion of value of your property, please reach out to our team.
Until next week…
Goran Brelih is an Executive Vice President for Cushman & Wakefield ULC in the Greater Toronto Area. Over the past 30 years, he has been involved in the lease or sale of approximately 25.7 million square feet of industrial space, valued in excess of $1.6 billion dollars while averaging between 40 and 50 transactions per year and achieving the highest level of sales, from the President’s Round Table to Top Ten in GTA and the National Top Ten.
For more information on GTA Industrial Real Estate Market or to discuss how they can assist you with your real estate needs please contact Goran at 416-756-5456, email at goran.brelih@cushwake.com, or visit www.goranbrelih.com.
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Specialties:
Industrial Real Estate Sales and Leasing, Investment Sales, Design-Build and Land Development
About Cushman & Wakefield ULC.
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries.
In 2020, the firm had revenue of $7.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.
Goran Brelih, SIOR
Executive Vice President, Broker
Cushman & Wakefield ULC, Brokerage.
www.cushmanwakefield.com
Office: 416-756-5456
Mobile: 416-458-4264
Mail: goran.brelih@cushwake.com
Website: www.goranbrelih.com
