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GK York's Vision

GK York's vision and business strength have allowed,
over the recent years, their focus on less desirable
properties, to successfully refurbish and bring a
revitalized use and attractive streetscape pleasing to the eye of the community. The company enjoys renovating heritage buildings to maintain their once-grand appearance, mixing old and new elements together. GK York is a proud supporter of downtown Brantford and is excited about the universities in the downtown area. Launched in 2005, development of the Harmony Square Centre in the heart of downtown Brantford was awarded to GK York Management services, and completed in 2007.

Reasons to Love Brantford 

Wayne Gretzky

When driving through, it is not hard to tell that Brantford is the hometown of The Great One, and where his father Walter is still very active in the community, whether he is fundraising or organizing hockey tournaments.

Accessible

Centrally located along Highway 403, Brantford is within an hour of both Toronto and London.

Development

Ferrero Canada, Procter & Gamble and Masco Canada Ltd., among others, have moved into the industrial parks within the city since 2004.

Studious

Downtown Brantford is home to four growing post-secondary institutions, including Wilfrid Laurier University, Nipissing University, Conestoga College and Mohawk College.

Fresh

Bike, walk or run on more than 40 km of natural trails. Canoe down the Grand River. Take a stroll through one of the "Best Bloomin' City in Canada" gardens.

Vibrant

Culturally diverse community which celebrates its unique differences every year at the International Villages Festival.

Spirit

Brantford's city council, local businesses and its citizens are committed to the downtown revitalization. The recent creation of Harmony Square in the heart of downtown has brought, and continues to bring people together to show their spirit, whether it is through fine arts, music, drama, skating or simply socializing.

Quick Brantford & Brant Facts

Population
135, 500
Labour Force (15+ years)
71,000
Labour Force within 30-minute Commute
700,000+
Industrial Land Costs
Serviced industrial land starting at $75,000/acres
Lease Costs
Industrial $3.50 - $5.50 net sq. ft.
Office $7.50 - $15.00 net sq. ft.
Proximity to Markets
One-day trucking to over 160 million consumers and 60% of all manufacturing established in North America
Rail
Serviced by CN Rail freight and VIA passenger
Airports
72km/45 miles from Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, 26km/16 miles from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

Brantford's Top 5

Industry Sectors

Manufacturing & Construction
13,290
Wholesale & Retail Trade
7,640
Business Services
7,740
Health & Education
7,935
Finance & Estate
1,810

Growth Sector

Food Processing
Plastic and Rubber Products
Pharmaceutical
Machinery Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing
Warehouse and Logistics
Clean Technology