Moving or Growing Your Business

Expand in Barrie

Barrie’s tight-knit business community thrives on collaboration and the ability to easily connect with like-minded professionals. The city brings together place, people and potential for businesses seeking an ideal location. Let us introduce you to the networks and resources to best position your business for success.

Your Moving or Growing Your Business Checklist:

Industrial/Commercial Development & Building Approvals

Before buying or leasing a property, or starting a construction or renovation project, it’s important to understand and comply with development and building permit requirements.

Employment Development Concierge Program

This program provides an enhanced level of customer service and streamlines the approval of development and building permit applications for employment development projects. Learn how the City helps new and existing businesses with the development of strategic employment projects or expansions to existing business operations.

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Signature Sites

Explore premier industrial and office development sites, strategically positioned for business success right here in Barrie.

Signature Sites included on this page are currently selected based on the following criteria:

Industrial and office sites only
Currently listed for sale or lease
30,000 square feet or larger for existing space and at least 2 acres for vacant land

These Signature Sites are monitored on a monthly basis. For questions around any of the featured sites below, please click through to the listings for details including realtor contact information. For other real estate opportunities, including understanding why Barrie is right for your business, reach out to our office at invest@barrie.ca or 705-728-9850.

80 Big Bay Point Road

Introducing the newest industrial park in Barrie. +/- 39 acres, 25 industrial development lots starting at 0.55 acres, freestanding buildings starting at 9,000 sq. ft., outside storage permitted, full municipal services, and easy Hwy 400 access.

150 Caplan Avenue

Vacant industrial land for sale in a prestigious business park in Barrie. The 3.44 acres of serviced site offers excellent surrounding amenities and convenient access to Hwy 400 at Mapleview Drive. Municipal water available.

111 Ellis Drive

Freestanding 100,096 sq. ft. building on oversized 7.4-acre lot with 1.5-acre yard (expandable to 3 acres at added cost). Warehouse with 24'–38' clear, 1200A/600V, LED. Heavy-duty steel beams, 60' bays for overhead. Quick access to Hwy 400.

200 Fairview Road (Unit 2/3)

Well-maintained 123,000 sq. ft. industrial facility with 110,000 sq. ft. warehouse and 13,000 sq. ft. office. Excellent shipping, heavy power, Hwy 400 access via Essa Rd, adjacent to rail for possible national/international transport.

Spacious warehouse interior with loading docks.

25 Lorena Street (Unit D)

Multi-tenant industrial 30,624 sq. ft., zoned GI, ideal for manufacturing, warehousing & logistics. Functional shipping with 3 truck-level doors, 600V power, and outside storage permitted. Easy Hwy 400 access.

90 Mapleview Drive West

Brand new 234,701 sq. ft. industrial facility for lease in South Barrie. Strategically located with direct access to Hwy 400 and close proximity to numerous amenities.

35 Reid Drive

Freestanding 100,027 sq. ft. precast facility with 24,757 sq. ft. mezzanine, excellent clear height, LED-lit warehouse, partial racking, and generous shipping with trailer parking. Convenient Hwy 400 access via Mapleview Dr. West.

49 Truman Road

Immaculate 75,000 sq. ft. industrial warehouse for sublease with 53' trailer-ready shipping, built-out washrooms and lunchroom. Well located in South Barrie near Bayview Dr. and Hwy 400.

Rendering of an industrial development with various units

641 Veteran's Drive

New light industrial development in Barrie’s south end. Units 2,000–28,000 sq. ft. with 19–23’ ceilings, dock & drive-in doors, ample truck parking, fibre optic internet, signage, professional management.

420 Welham Road

73,985 sq. ft. prime industrial building for lease in Barrie’s south end. Well-equipped with skylights and GI zoning permitting outside storage. Optional additional 2-acre lot available. Excellent functionality for a range of industrial uses.

Ready to Start Exploring Available Properties?

Your business will thrive in Barrie. The city’s land costs are less than those in the GTA and our location is connected to key North American markets by road, rail and a regional airport. Barrie has a variety of properties to suit your needs including revitalized downtown spaces, large commercial buildings and industrial lands. Start your search for commercial and industrial listings today.

Our team at Invest Barrie can support you through the site selection process. Let us introduce you to our local industrial and commercial real estate network and help guide you through the city’s development and permitting procedure. A smooth process for the construction or renovation of your chosen site awaits!

Barrie offers incredible growth opportunities for business. Our Council and city staff at Invest Barrie are eager to work with new business and new industry. It doesn’t get better than Barrie.

Wayne Hay, Vice President of Hayco Commercial Group

Moving or Growing Your Business