The verdict in three sentences
For a private logistics park of 180,000 m² in the Greater Toronto Area, the website is the leasing tool that keeps working while your team runs tours. A budget of CAD 30,000 to 55,000 funds an interactive map of the 40 units, spec sheets a supply chain director can actually use, and a drone tour, in 10 weeks. Every month of vacancy avoided on a 40,000 sq ft unit pays back a large share of the investment.
What logistics operators look for before they call
A real estate manager at a 3PL or an automotive supplier compares three or four parks across Brampton, Mississauga, Milton and Vaughan. Within two minutes they want to know whether a unit fits their brief: clear height, number of dock-level doors, slab capacity, power, distance to Highway 401 and 407 and to the CN and CP intermodal terminals. If they have to email to get that data, they move on to the next park.
| Expected data | Format on the site | Commercial impact |
|---|---|---|
| Size and availability of each unit | Interactive map, colour code available, under offer, leased | Immediate filtering of off-target enquiries |
| Clear height (32 to 40 ft) | Unit sheet, filter | Decisive for racked storage |
| Dock doors (1 per 8,000 to 10,000 sq ft) | Unit sheet, diagram | Prospect can model truck flows |
| Slab (7 to 8 in, reinforced) | Technical PDF | Validated by the client's engineers |
| ESFR sprinklers, fire code | Icons, certificate | Required by insurers and global groups |
| Access to 401, 407, Pearson airport | Map and drive times | Edge over competing parks |
| Drone tour and 4K photos | Embedded video, gallery | Fewer unqualified site visits |
The interactive map is the centrepiece: one click on a unit opens its sheet, photos and a Request a tour button prefilled with the unit reference. The leasing director updates statuses from the back office, with no developer involved.
2026 budget: three levels for a GTA park
| Item | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pages and content EN/FR | 8 pages | 15 pages | 25 pages + French |
| Unit map | Clickable image | Interactive SVG map + filters | 3D map + unit comparison |
| Spec sheets | 10 sheets | 40 sheets + auto PDF | 40 sheets + live data |
| Drone tour | Supplied video embedded | 1-day shoot included | Shoot + 360° tour |
| Tenant portal | No | Documents and contacts | Maintenance tickets, access |
| CRM and lead tracking | Email form | HubSpot or Salesforce link | Scoring and auto follow-ups |
| Indicative budget | CAD 30,000 | CAD 42,000 | CAD 55,000 |
| Timeline | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | 10 weeks |
These are 2026 ballpark figures for the Canadian market. Add hosting and maintenance at roughly CAD 400 to 900 per month, and possibly a LinkedIn Ads budget targeting logistics directors (CAD 2,000 to 4,000 per month during the leasing push).
The tenant portal is often underestimated. The 30 existing tenants find house rules, truck access procedures, facility manager contacts and maintenance tickets in one place. The site becomes a retention tool, and lease renewals are negotiated on a relationship that is already well equipped.
Mini case study
Daniel, leasing director of a 180,000 m² logistics park in Brampton, has 6 vacant units averaging 40,000 sq ft, leased at CAD 17 per sq ft per year net. One empty unit costs about CAD 56,700 in lost rent per month. He picks the Standard package at CAD 42,000. With the interactive map and LinkedIn campaigns, average time to lease drops from 7 to 5 months across the 6 units. Gain: 2 months x CAD 56,700 x 6 units = CAD 680,400 in recovered rent, more than 16 times the cost of the site. Even if a single unit leases 2 months earlier, the project pays for itself in year one.
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FAQ
How much does a logistics park website cost in Toronto in 2026?
Expect CAD 30,000 to 55,000 depending on the depth of the interactive map and tenant portal. The Standard version at CAD 42,000 covers most needs for a park of 30 to 50 units.
Should net rents be published online?
Most parks show a range (for example CAD 15 to 19 per sq ft net) and keep the exact figure for the offer. That transparency filters out around 30% of off-budget enquiries.
Who updates unit availability?
Your leasing team, from a simple back office: changing a status takes less than a minute. A weekly update is enough to keep the map reliable.
Is a drone tour really useful?
Yes for out-of-province or US prospects: a 2-minute video often replaces a first visit. A shoot costs about CAD 3,000 to 5,000 and doubles as LinkedIn content.
How quickly does the site go live?
Six to 10 weeks depending on the level, including 2 weeks to collect unit technical data, which is often the real bottleneck.
Let's scope your project. Send us the site plan and unit list: we will price the interactive map, the tenant portal and the go-live schedule. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
