Site Selection Assistance
Oshawa offers the right people, connections and opportunities for your business.
Located in the Greater Toronto Area, Oshawa is one of Canada's fastest growing regions and has access to a vast and highly skilled workforce enhanced by our leading-edge educational institutions. Oshawa is a dynamic city with a rich blend of global companies complemented by new innovative entrepreneurs. Industrial lease rates deliver exceptional value, making Oshawa one of the most cost-effective cities in the Greater Toronto Area. Supported by excellent future development opportunities, infrastructure and local incentives. Oshawa does not have City Development Charges on industrial developments and downtown developments.
The City of Oshawa's site selection service includes:
- A one-on-one consultation to learn about your needs
- Information about the community and relevant properties
- An inventory of vacant land for opportunities
- Arranging site visits
- Providing custom research
- Introductions to local businesses
- Introductions to business support organizations
- Information about relevant government programs to help you grow your business
For site selection assistance, please email Business and Economic Development Services
Available Land and Buildings
Oshawa offers a variety of real estate options to accommodate your business needs. Find office, commercial and industrial properties for sale and lease:
- Available Land/Space for Sale and Lease
- Available City-Owned (listings are currently unavailable)
- Northwood Business Park
Quick Links
- Economic Data
- Oshawa Economic Development Strategy and Key Economic Sectors
- Education and Talent
- Proximity to Markets
- Why Oshawa
Quick Facts
- Located along the north shore of Lake Ontario, the City of Oshawa is the largest urban municipality in Durham Region and is the eastern gateway to the Greater Toronto Area (G.T.A.).
- Oshawa's population currently is 185,000 and is forecasted to increase to 200,000 by 2031.
- Oshawa companies draw from 1.2 million workers within a 45-minute commute.
- Companies in Oshawa have quick and convenient access to Canada's largest consumer market of more than five million people and are located within a day's drive of more than 120 million Canadian and American consumers.
- Oshawa achieved a record $901 million in development activity in 2022.