Calgary Industrial Real Estate
Warehouse, flex bay and distribution space for lease and sale across Calgary. Alberta & Saskatchewan Commercial.
Calgary Industrial — Submarket Overview
Calgary is Alberta largest city; SE/NE industrial, downtown office, Macleod Trail retail. The industrial market benefits from Alberta's strong fundamentals: 4.4% annually (fastest in Canada) population growth and No provincial income or sales tax.
| Submarket | Type | Net Rent (psf) | Vacancy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Industrial Park | Warehouse / Dock-High | $18–22/sf net | 3–5% | Bulk storage · Distribution |
| North Calgary | Light Industrial / Flex | $18–22/sf net | 3–5% | Service bay · Trade contractor |
| Calgary East Industrial | Multi-tenant Bay | $18–22/sf net | 3–5% | Owner-user · Flex |
| Highway Corridor | Logistics / Service | $18–22/sf net | 3–5% | Trans-Canada / Highway access |
| Calgary Airport / Crossroads | Large-bay Dist. | $18–22/sf net | 3–5% | Last-mile fulfilment |
Calgary Industrial Lease Guide
Industrial leases in Calgary are typically structured as net leases where the tenant pays base rent plus a pro-rata share of operating costs (property tax, insurance, maintenance). Lease terms commonly range from 3–10 years, with longer terms often securing below-market rent and tenant improvement allowances.
Key Lease Terms to Negotiate
For tenants: focus on free rent periods, tenant improvement (TI) allowances, renewal options at fixed or CPI-linked rates, assignment rights, and expansion rights. For landlords: ensure strong covenant, personal guarantees on smaller tenants, and operating cost caps to protect NOI.
Industrial Zoning in Alberta
Alberta municipalities zone industrial land as Light Industrial (I-1), General Industrial (I-2), and Heavy Industrial (I-3). Most warehouse, flex and logistics users require I-1 or I-2. Confirm zoning before executing LOIs to avoid costly delays.
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