No. While TradeBays was created with tradespeople and contractors in mind, our spaces are suitable for a wide range of small businesses and entrepreneurs that need practical workspace, storage or a workshop.

Whether you’re an electrician, contractor, e-commerce business, manufacturer, service provider or another growing business, if you need a place to work, store, build and grow, TradeBays may be right for you.

Our bays are approximately 1,000–1,500 square feet, depending on the location and building.

Absolutely. TradeBays bays are designed to be practical, flexible workspaces where you can work, build, repair, assemble and prepare for jobs. Use your bay as a dedicated workshop for your business, with space for your tools, equipment, materials and projects. Permitted activities are subject to the specific property's zoning, your lease and TradeBays' use requirements.

Yes. TradeBays is designed to accommodate the vehicles, trailers, tools and equipment that tradespeople rely on every day. Depending on the unit and location, you can store <strong>work trucks, trailers and equipment at your bay.  Yard storage is also available at select TradeBays locations for businesses that need additional outdoor space. All vehicle and yard storage is subject to availability, unit configuration and property rules

Yes. TradeBays bays are designed to support the day-to-day operations of your business, including receiving deliveries. You can receive  tools, materials, inventory, equipment and other business-related deliveries at your unit, subject to reasonable access, loading and property rules.

Yes.  TradeBays is designed for businesses that need to meet customers at their workspace. Customers, clients, suppliers and other business contacts can visit your bay, subject to the property's access, parking, safety and permitted-use requirements. Your bay isn't just a place to store your business — it's a place to run it.

Yes. TradeBays is designed to give your business a professional presence. Tenants can install business signage on or around their bay,  subject to TradeBays approval and applicable municipal signage requirements. Your sign can help customers find you and make your bay feel like a true home for your business. Put your name on the door. Build your business.

Yes. Every TradeBays bay will be heated and cooled with an efficient heat pump system, providing year-round comfort whether you're working in the middle of summer or the depths of winter. Work comfortably. Store confidently. Operate year-round.

Every TradeBays bay is roughed-in for a private 2-piece bathroom, giving you the flexibility to finish the space to suit your business. The rough-in includes the plumbing provisions for a toilet and sink, subject to the specific unit and applicable building requirements. Your bay. Your business. Your setup. We’ve built in the infrastructure to make adding a private bathroom straightforward when you’re ready.

Yes — within reason. We want you to make your TradeBays unit work for your business. Tenants can typically make improvements such as shelving, storage systems, workbenches, lighting and other non-structural modifications, subject to TradeBays approval. Any structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, exterior or other significant alterations require prior written approval. Make the space yours. Build it around the way you work. TradeBays gives you the flexibility to create a workspace that fits your business, while maintaining the quality and integrity of the property.

TradeBays offers flexible lease terms designed for small businesses and tradespeople. Our standard lease terms range from 3 to 5 years, giving you the security of a long-term home for your business while providing the stability needed to invest in your space and grow. Looking for something different? Lease terms may vary depending on the unit and location.

Yes. TradeBays units are structured as triple net (NNN) leases. That means your monthly rent is made up of: Base rent — the rent for your unit; Property taxes — your share of the property's taxes; Operating expenses — your share of common-area and property operating costs. This keeps the base rent transparent and allows tenants to pay their share of the actual costs associated with operating the property. In simple terms: you pay for the space you occupy, plus your share of the property's costs.

Yes. All TradeBays tenants are required to carry appropriate commercial/business insurance for their activities and the contents of their unit. Your coverage should generally include: Commercial general liability (CGL); coverage for your tools, equipment, inventory and other contents; and coverage appropriate to the specific work or activities you conduct. TradeBays insures the building itself, but your business, equipment, inventory and activities are your responsibility to insure. Before moving in, tenants should provide proof of insurance that meets the requirements of their lease.

Yes. TradeBays is designed to give you the flexibility to work around your business and your schedule.

You can access your unit outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, subject to the access hours and security policies at your specific TradeBays location.

Whether you're an early starter, working late to finish a job, or loading up on the weekend, your business doesn't have to operate on someone else's schedule.

Yes - we are at the stage now where we can be flexible with space requirements.

Not suited for residential use, heavy manufacturing, automotive repair, hazardous materials, or activities that create excessive noise, odour, dust, traffic, or other nuisance. All uses are subject to zoning and landlord approval.

TradeBays gives you a dedicated, professional space to work, store your equipment, meet customers, and grow your business — without the cost and commitment of a traditional industrial property.

Traditional industrial space is built for bigger businesses. TradeBays is built for the businesses that are ready to move beyond the garage, but don't need a 10,000-square-foot industrial building.

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If you're working out of your garage, driveway, basement or a space that's too small — but a traditional industrial unit feels like too much — TradeBays was built for you.