Pickering Industrial Real Estate
Pickering Industrial Space for Lease and Sale
Harjaap reviews every requirement personally and matches qualified tenants and buyers to on-market and off-market space - often within hours, not days.
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Harjaap Singh Makkar
Senior Industrial Broker · Colliers International
Find Your Pickering Space
Answer five quick questions and Harjaap will personally match you to on-market and off-market space.
Responds personally · Confidential
Or call directly: (647) 740-7500
Pickering 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.”
Pickering Industrial Market Overview
Pickering’s industrial market is part of the broader GTA opportunity set Harjaap tracks for clients, backed by Colliers International’s full brokerage network across Durham Region. Harjaap serves as a single point of contact for the search - drawing on Colliers’ institutional research, off-market access through Zonado, and direct relationships with the specialists who work this corridor daily.
Pickering Industrial Market: Q2 2026 Snapshot
Pickering posted the strongest net absorption of any Durham Region submarket in Q2 2026, adding 267,570 SF while availability sits at 8.1%. Rents held at $15.52 PSF, a meaningful discount to Ajax while still delivering direct Highway 401 and 407 access - a combination that has kept demand steady through the quarter.
Q2 2026, Durham Region
Discount to Ajax with equivalent highway access
Strongest in the East market this quarter
Highest in the East market; Q2 2026
Source: Colliers Q2 2026 Toronto Industrial Market Report
Pickering Industrial Market: Rates and Availability
Pickering is the westernmost of Durham Region’s four industrial markets, giving it the shortest run into Toronto and Scarborough of any submarket east of the city. That positioning, combined with direct 401 and 407 access, has driven the strongest absorption of any Durham submarket this quarter.
| Submarket | Availability Rate | Asking Net Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Pickering (overall) | 8.1% | $15.52 PSF |
Source: Colliers Q2 2026 Toronto Industrial Market Report
Highway 401 and 407 Access
Pickering sits at the western edge of Durham Region, directly on Highway 401 with 407 ETR access to the north. That combination gives operations a direct run into Scarborough and downtown Toronto, plus a toll-based alternative route north toward Markham and Vaughan that avoids 401 congestion.
Closest Durham Market to Toronto
Of the four Durham Region submarkets, Pickering sits closest to the Toronto city line - a genuine advantage for last-mile and near-city distribution operations that need Durham-level rents without a long haul back into the core. That proximity is a likely contributor to the market’s strong absorption this quarter.
Working With Harjaap in Pickering
Every Pickering search benefits from the same approach Harjaap brings to every GTA market: a single point of contact backed by Colliers International’s institutional research, legal infrastructure, and network of specialists across the region. For requirements that call for deep, block-by-block knowledge of a specific Pickering corridor, Harjaap works directly with the Colliers specialists who cover that ground daily - so clients get local precision without losing their single point of contact.
For tenants and buyers who want one relationship across multiple GTA markets - Pickering alongside Ajax, Toronto, or Scarborough - that consistency is often more valuable than engaging a separate broker for each location. Colliers’ institutional research and legal infrastructure sits behind every file.
Off-Market Access Through Zonado
Zonado.com, one of Canada’s largest commercial real estate marketplaces, extends off-market visibility across the GTA, including Durham Region. It surfaces early-stage availability and ownership-level conversations that never reach a public listing.
Combined with the Colliers network, this means a Pickering search starts with real visibility into what is quietly available, not a blank slate.
Industrial Real Estate Across the GTA
Pickering sits within Durham Region’s broader industrial base, alongside Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa along the eastern Highway 401 corridor. Explore adjacent markets below, or visit the GTA industrial space overview for a full market-wide comparison.
Ajax
Durham Region. Availability 9.5%, $17.02 PSF. Highest rent in the East market.
Whitby
Durham Region. Availability 8.4%, $14.39 PSF. 200K SF under construction.
Oshawa
Durham Region. Availability 2.1%, $14.69 PSF. Tightest and most affordable East market submarket.
Toronto
All Toronto corridors. Availability 3.1%, rates from $10.85 PSF.
North York
Scarcest in-city supply in the GTA. Availability 2.5%, $15.46 PSF.
Markham
York Region's most diverse base. Availability 3.0-4.2%, $16.75-$17.78 PSF.
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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