Toronto
Industrial spaces for filming in Toronto
Warehouses, workshops, and industrial spaces offer large raw volumes, sought for action, manufacturing, or storage scenes.
The variety of neighbourhoods is a rare asset: Victorian homes in Cabbagetown, Distillery District lofts, the sands of The Beaches, downtown condos, the retail streets of Kensington Market. A single area can play an affluent setting or a working-class block depending on the production.
List my propertyWhy productions shoot in Toronto
With major studios and a competitive Ontario tax credit, Toronto draws large international productions and a deep local industry. That activity creates a constant need for real locations alongside stages, and owners who list their space reach one of the most active markets in North America.
Toronto shoots year-round, from Hollywood features to television series to national advertising. The city regularly doubles for New York, Chicago, or an anonymous American metropolis, which fuels steady demand for filming locations of every kind.
What productions look for in a industrial space or warehouse
These spaces serve as both a set and a logistics base: raw scenes are shot here, but equipment, dressing rooms, and production offices are set up here too. Large doors, clear height, and truck access often matter more than looks. A vacant warehouse can host an entire production.
Revenue per shoot day
$1,500 to $5,000
per shoot day
Indicative range. The character, location, and availability of a space often matter more than prestige.
How it works
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List your space
Create a free listing with a few photos and the address. No obligation and no credit card.
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Receive requests
Productions reach out with the project, the dates, and the budget. You approve or decline each one.
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Shoot with confidence
A contract is signed and insurance covers every shoot. You set your own conditions and house rules.
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Get paid
You receive your payment after the shoot, with no awkward negotiation.
List your Toronto property on Locloc
Registration is free, with no obligation. Insurance is included, a contract is signed before every shoot, and you approve each project.
List my propertyFrequently asked questions
How much does renting a industrial space or warehouse for a shoot in Toronto cost?
A industrial space or warehouse in Toronto typically rents for $1,500 to $5,000 per shoot day. The amount depends on the space, the production, the crew size, and how many days are booked. You set your own rate, and every request states the budget before you accept.
What productions rent industrial spaces in Toronto?
Warehouses, workshops, and industrial spaces offer large raw volumes, sought for action, manufacturing, or storage scenes. In Toronto, film, television, advertising, music video, and photo shoots all request these spaces, usually for one to five days.
Do I have to be present during the shoot?
That is your choice. Many owners stay on site, others hand over access for the day. Every booking is covered by a signed contract and insurance, and you set the house rules in advance.
What if my industrial space or warehouse is not glamorous?
That is often an advantage. Productions need spaces that feel real, not staged. An ordinary, authentic industrial space or warehouse in Toronto is frequently more useful to a story than a prestige property.
How do I list my industrial space or warehouse in Toronto?
Join the Locloc waitlist for free. There is no obligation and no credit card required. You approve every project, insurance is included on every booking, and payment reaches you after the shoot.