Bunting Road & QEW St. Catharines
- 189 Dieppe Road, St. Catharines, ON L2M 7S2
Overview
- Key Highlights:
Zoned for Large Industrial & Commercial Use
Prime 30‑acre development opportunity with prominent QEW exposure
This dual zoned commercial and industrial property in St. Catharines presents a rare large‑scale development opportunity with exceptional visibility along the QEW corridor. Comprised of four contiguous parcels—including approximately 22 acres of vacant land—the site offers outstanding flexibility for employment, commercial, light‑industrial, and mixed‑use redevelopment. Its strategic location in the heart of Niagara positions it ideally for businesses seeking regional access, workforce availability, and multi‑modal connectivity.
The site includes three existing buildings totaling approximately 84,464 sq. ft., alongside significant shovel‑ready acreage. With both Arterial Commercial (C3) and General Employment (E2) zoning in place, the property supports a wide range of retail, service commercial, office, institutional, industrial, and logistics‑related uses. As Niagara continues to attract investment driven by transportation access and population growth, this site stands out as a premier opportunity for large‑format employers, commercial redevelopers, industrial operators, and automotive groups
- Total Land Area: ±30.3 acres across four parcels
- Vacant Land: Approximately 22 acres
- Existing Buildings: Three structures totaling ±84,464 sq. ft. (53,949 + 14,154 + 16,361 SF)
- Total Land Area:
- 30.3 acres
- Existing Building:
- Yes, suitable for office commercial uses
- Permitted Uses:
Supports a wide range of commercial, retail, institutional, industrial, service, and logistics uses, including:
- Animal Care Establishments
- Apartment Buildings
- Apartment Dwelling Units
- Banquet Hall / Assembly Uses
- Bulk Fuel Depot
- Car Wash
- Commercial Parking Structure
- Contractor’s Yard
- Cultural Facility
- Day Care
- Designated Medical Growth of Cannabis
- Distribution Centres & Data Centres (classified under Industry, Light)
- Emergency Service Facility
- Heavy Equipment Sales & Service
- Hotel/Motel
- Indoor Recreation Facility
- Industry, Heavy
- Industry, Light
- Licensed Cannabis Production Facilities
- Motor Vehicle Gas Station & Repair Garage
- Motor Vehicle Sales/Rental Service Centre
- Office
- Place of Worship
- Research Facility
- Restaurant
- Retail Store
- Service Commercial
- Social Service Facility
- Theatre
- Transportation Depot
- University/College
Access to Market
- Proximity to Expressways:
- Within 5 km
- Proximity to Airport/International Border:
- 30 min drive
- Proximity to Regional Transit Hubs:
- Within 50 km
Utilities
- Serviced Natural Gas:
- Serviceable in Short Term
- Serviced Telecommunications:
- Minimum up/down data capacity 10 Mbps
- Serviced Water/Wastewater:
- Serviceable in Short Term
- Serviced Hydro:
- Available
- Proximity to Industrial Recycling:
- 60 min drive
Available Incentives
- Within Niagara Economic Gateway Zone:
- No
- Within Community Improvement Plan Area:
- No
Investment Opportunity
This 30‑acre multi‑parcel site is one of St. Catharines’ most versatile and strategically located commercial‑industrial properties. With 22 acres of vacant land, significant existing building area, and zoning that supports everything from large‑format retail to advanced manufacturing and logistics operations, it is ideally positioned for a wide range of redevelopment visions.
The combination of QEW visibility, multi‑sector permitted uses, and shovel‑ready parcels creates a rare opportunity for investors looking to establish a major employment campus, industrial complex, regional service hub, or mixed commercial‑industrial node. As Niagara’s economy continues to grow—driven by regional connectivity, binational trade, and expanding workforce availability—this site stands out as an exceptional long‑term investment with significant development potential.