Industrial units for lease in Brechin, Simcoe County — 10 minutes north of the Durham Region boundary on Highway 12. Move-in-ready or built to suit, from 4,500 sqft up to 100,000 sqft combined. GTA access at Simcoe County rates. Contact for rates.
Note for buyers: the entire 100,000 sqft building is also available for purchase as a whole (single owner/investor) — units are not sold individually. Inquire →
A look at the site, the surrounding corridor, and what this development will deliver at completion. Real location, confirmed power infrastructure, and direct Highway 12 access — 10 minutes north of Durham Region on the Trans-Canada.
Every unit is supplied with 200A / 400V 3-phase service as standard, with additional higher-amperage allocation available to build-to-suit tenants — heavy power without the multi-year Hydro One connection queue that established GTA sites now face. Power servicing is subject to Hydro One connection review.
"Every unit engineered without compromise, from the structural envelope to the last fitting."
All buildings are open-span without interior columns, making them suitable for a wide variety of operations and uses. Units range from 4,500 to 4,850 sqft, and contiguous units can be combined for a larger footprint.
Brechin is the first community north of the GTA on Highway 12 — which forms the Central Ontario Route of the Trans-Canada Highway system through this corridor. The Durham Region boundary is approximately 10 minutes south. Beaverton, the nearest GTA town, is just 12 minutes away. Industrial space inside the GTA is priced at a premium most businesses find difficult to justify. In Simcoe County, on the same highway, you can lease modern, heavy-power industrial space at a fraction of GTA rates.
The existing site plan represents one configuration, not the only one. If your operation requires something specific, our team will design around your requirements and deliver a purpose-built space within the Ramara Industrial Park development.
The Township of Ramara is flexible on permitted uses within this development. Whether you operate a distribution business, a healthcare clinic, a professional practice, or a childcare program — you can lease modern, heavy-power space here for far less than comparable GTA rates. If your intended use requires a minor variance, the lease can be made conditional on Township approval before you are committed.
Industrial net lease rates across the GTA corridor now exceed $18 per sqft. On the same highway, 10 minutes north, you get modern, heavy-power space at Simcoe County rates.
Terrahills Developments Inc. is headquartered in the Town of Ramara — the same municipality where this development sits. The company has been delivering construction projects across Ontario for over 30 years, with a team of experienced professionals spanning land planning, project management, and general contracting across every major sector of the construction industry.
From EU-GMP certified pharmaceutical facilities and Tier III and IV data centres to CMHC-funded multi-residential buildings and residential subdivisions, Terrahills delivers every project type under one accountable team, from land acquisition through to occupancy. They are not an out-of-province developer. They are local, experienced, and personally invested in the quality and long-term success of this development.
Register to receive the full leasing package, including lease rates, floor plans, the complete site plan, and unit details. Early registrants receive priority access before public launch.
Rates, specifications, and availability are subject to change. This is not intended to solicit tenants or buyers who are already under contract with another agent.
Everything you need to know about leasing, power infrastructure, unit configuration, permitted uses, and the whole-building purchase option.
Lease rates depend on the unit size, term, and the level of build-to-suit fit-out you require, so we quote them directly rather than posting a single number. What we can tell you up front is that Simcoe County rates sit well below comparable GTA industrial space on the same highway corridor — that gap is the core of the value here. Register or call and we will send you current rates along with the floor plans and site plan.
The individual units are offered for lease, not for individual sale. However, the entire 100,000 sqft building is available for purchase as a whole — a single transaction for one owner or investor. This is the only purchase option; we do not sell units one at a time. If you are interested in acquiring the whole asset, register or call and we will discuss acquisition terms with you directly.
Yes, and this is one of the most distinctive features of this development. The Village Industrial Exception Two zoning that governs Ramara Industrial Park permits an accessory dwelling unit within an industrial unit as-of-right — meaning no variance or special approval is required. You can legally live and work in the same leased space. Terrahills can build out a fully finished two-bedroom apartment on the mezzanine as part of your fit-out. The dwelling is sized to stay well within the threshold that attracts Township scrutiny, so the process is clean and straightforward. For an entrepreneur, maker, or operator who wants to eliminate their commute and consolidate their overhead under one roof, this is a genuinely rare arrangement.
The Township of Ramara takes a flexible, growth-oriented approach to permitted uses within this development. Healthcare clinics, dental offices, wellness studios, professional service offices, daycares, and educational programs that fall outside standard industrial zoning typically require only a minor variance — not a full rezoning. The Township actively supports this process, provided parking requirements are satisfied. With 2.5 parking spaces per 1,000 SF already built into the site, most uses have no parking concerns. Register to discuss your specific use with our team and we will advise on the process.
A minor variance is an approval from the Township's Committee of Adjustment that permits a modest departure from standard zoning requirements. It is a significantly simpler and faster process than a full rezoning or official plan amendment. In most Ontario municipalities the process takes four to eight weeks from application to decision. The Township of Ramara has indicated a supportive position toward commercial and professional uses within this development, making approvals more straightforward than in more restrictive municipalities.
Yes. If your intended use requires a minor variance, your lease agreement can be structured as conditional on obtaining the Township's approved minor variance before you are committed. You secure your unit and your rate today, but are only bound once your use is formally approved by the Township. This eliminates your planning risk entirely. Speak with our team when you register to discuss how to structure your conditional lease.
That depends on factors only you can evaluate. Leasing here makes sense when you want modern, heavy-power space with room to grow, and the rate difference versus the GTA is meaningful to your operation. It is worth noting this is a preconstruction project — if you need occupancy within weeks, the build-to-suit timeline may not fit. The location trade-off is also real: Brechin is 1h45 from downtown Toronto. If proximity to the GTA core is operationally important, that matters. If it isn't, the highway access is there regardless. We would rather you think these questions through honestly than make a fast decision in either direction. If after that you want to discuss the specifics, register and someone from the team will have a straightforward conversation with you.
The honest answer depends on what you need. On the specific combination of location, power, and build quality — 200A/400V 3-phase per unit with higher build-to-suit allocation, build-to-suit fit-out from 4,500 to 100,000 sqft, and 10 minutes from the Durham Region boundary — Simcoe County lease rates come in well below comparable GTA space. The trade-off is location: Brechin is 1h45 from downtown Toronto. If your operation genuinely requires proximity to the GTA core, that matters. If it doesn't — if your supply chain runs north and you need highway access rather than downtown Toronto presence — the case for this site is strong. We'd rather you evaluate it clearly than feel sold into it.
The individual units are for lease. You lease the footprint you need — a single 4,500 sqft bay or several contiguous units combined up to 100,000 sqft — with flexible terms and build-to-suit fit-out. Contact us for current rates. The only purchase option is the entire 100,000 sqft building as a whole, for a single owner or investor; we do not sell units individually. If you would rather own the whole asset than lease space in it, register or call and we will walk you through acquisition terms.
Every unit receives 200A / 400V 3-phase electrical service as standard, sufficient for most manufacturing, fabrication, and industrial operations, with additional allocation available to build-to-suit tenants. Power servicing is subject to Hydro One connection review.
Yes. Contiguous units may be leased together and combined for larger open-span operations, up to 100,000 sqft. Build-to-suit configurations are available for requirements that extend beyond the standard site plan, including custom shapes, ceiling heights, and industrial specifications.
A wide range of businesses are well-suited here, across two categories. Uses permitted as-of-right include manufacturing, fabrication, warehousing, distribution, logistics, automotive, construction trades, e-commerce fulfillment, agri-tech, vertical farming, food processing, technology hardware, cannabis operations, EV fleet charging, EV service and repair, wholesale and bulk distribution, and self-storage. Uses that may require a straightforward minor variance from the Township — which actively supports this process — include dental clinics, medical offices, physiotherapy and massage clinics, osteopathy, chiropractic, acupuncture, naturopathy, psychotherapy and counselling practices, laser aesthetics and cosmetology studios, daycares, after-school programs, tutoring centres, private schools, and professional service offices such as accountants, tax consultants, immigration consultants, insurance brokers, and small legal practices. For any use requiring a minor variance, leases can be structured as conditional on obtaining Township approval, so you take no planning risk. The Township has confirmed a flexible and growth-oriented position on permitted uses within this development, provided parking requirements are met — and at 2.5 spaces per 1,000 SF, they almost always are.
Build-to-suit means your unit is designed and built around your specific operation — not a generic floor plate you adapt to. For industrial operators that means custom footprints, loading configurations, drive-through bays, reinforced slabs, mezzanines, cold storage, and power allocations. For healthcare and wellness businesses it means clinical plumbing, specialised HVAC, sound-isolated treatment rooms, sterilisation spaces, and accessible entry. For dental offices it means chair-specific plumbing runs, X-ray shielding, and reception layouts designed before construction begins. For professional offices it means boardrooms, private offices, client-facing reception, and the parking ratio your use requires. For daycares and schools it means safe-room layouts, washroom configurations for children, and outdoor program space as part of the overall design. For aesthetics and laser clinics it means room sizing, electrical for treatment equipment, and ventilation. Whatever your business requires, the Terrahills build-to-suit team will design and price it before you commit.
Ramara Industrial Park is in Brechin, Simcoe County, Ontario, at the intersection of Highway 12 and County Road 47, postal code L0K 1B0. Brechin is the first community north of the GTA on Highway 12 — the Durham Region boundary is approximately 10 minutes south, and Beaverton, the nearest GTA town in Brock Township, is just 14km and 12 minutes away on the same road. The site is approximately 30 minutes to Highway 400 at Orillia, under 1 hour to Highway 401, and 1 hour 45 minutes to Toronto Pearson Airport. Highway 12 carries 20,000 to 25,000 vehicles per day in the warmer months — strong commercial signage exposure for any client-facing business. The Town of Ramara has approved approximately 850 new residential units in the area, creating a growing local population catchment for healthcare providers, professional services, daycares, and educational programs.
All units feature 28-foot clear ceiling heights at peak under a low-slope gable roof. This accommodates standard industrial racking systems, mezzanine installation, overhead cranes (subject to structural engineering review), and oversized equipment storage.
Yes. This is a preconstruction offering. Leasing preconstruction secures your unit and rate and allows you to customise the space during the design phase — whether you need industrial loading bays, clinical plumbing for a dental suite, treatment rooms for a wellness practice, office layouts for a professional service firm, or childcare configurations for a daycare program. The site plan is complete and the Hydro One preliminary connection letter has been obtained. For tenants whose intended use requires a minor variance, the lease can also be made conditional on obtaining Township approval, so you lock in your terms now without committing until your specific use is confirmed. Full project timelines are in the leasing brochure.
Leasing and the whole-building purchase are both handled through Lucero Commercial Group / International Realty Firm Inc. on behalf of Terrahills Developments Inc. Register or call 647.720.8998 and the team will send lease rates, floor plans, and the site plan, or discuss acquisition terms for the entire 100,000 sqft building if you would rather own the asset.
Fire-retardant insulated metal panels deliver superior thermal performance, heat pump HVAC systems reduce energy consumption, and full LED lighting compresses operating costs throughout — delivering substantially lower TMI versus a conventional build. The heat pump HVAC is particularly relevant for clinical and healthcare uses, which require precise temperature and air quality management. LED lighting and insulated construction also reduce overhead for professional office and retail tenants. A strategic partnership with EmersonGrow Technology further supports agri-tech and vertical farming operators on site.
Ramara Industrial Park is developed by Terrahills Developments Inc., a Canadian-owned and operated company with over three decades of construction industry experience. The team has delivered projects of various scales throughout Ontario, with deep expertise in land planning, project management, and construction across residential and commercial sectors.