Why Guelph?
GUELPH MARKET OVERVIEW
One of Canada’s fastest-growing cities with a population base of over 130,000, Guelph is also part of one of Ontario’s strongest economic regions, offering easy entry to major Canadian and U.S. markets. Guelph is home to a diverse economic base including agricultural biotechnologies, the advanced manufacturing sector as well as expanding life sciences and environmental technologies clusters. The top industrial employers in Guelph are Linamar Corporation (12,000 employees), Cargill Meats (1,500 employees) and Polycon Industries (1,000 employees). Guelph benefits from a well-educated and skilled workforce, with access to research facilities and graduates from 15 major Canadian post-secondary institutions within 100 kilometres. The city features the availability of excellent highway, rail and air transportation networks.
GUELPH AREA COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE OVERVIEW
Guelph is ideally positioned in the heart of Southern Ontario, just 100 km (60 miles) from the city of Toronto, 26 km (16 miles) to the Waterloo Region and 145 km (90 miles) to the United States border via Buffalo, New York. We are in close proximity to four domestic and international airports, (Toronto Island, Pearson, Waterloo and Hamilton). We have access to shipping ports through Hamilton, Niagara and Toronto. With linkages to international markets along major transportation routes via rail and Highway 401, Guelph is one of the fastest-growing regions in Canada. Not only are we a convenient launchpad for the import and export of goods and services, but we are also an easily accessible city. Over 60% of Canadians and 40% of Americans live within 800 km (500 miles) of Guelph, offering a convenient destination with solid opportunities for business growth.
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