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YZD (Former Downsview Airport) - Event Space

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Event Site, Toronto • Space 15,000 sq ft Ideal for Promotion/Activation, Event, Brand Experience, Storage, Market, Filming/Photography, Consultation, Art/Gallery

Where your next event takes flight!

Discover an unparalleled leasing opportunity at the heart of Toronto's most ambitious urban redevelopment, the former Downsview Airport (YZD). This landmark 370-acre site is being transformed into a dynamic, mixed-use community - a destination defined by its industrial past and a forward-looking spirit. This event venue offer a unique blend of massive scale and historical character, providing a one-of-a-kind backdrop for unforgettable experiences.

The expansive, open-air runway is an incredible venue for large-scale outdoor events. This vast, open tarmac is a blank canvas for festivals, concerts, and brand activations, offering a dramatic backdrop with unlimited creative potential.

For indoor events, step inside the historic Hangars. These versatile spaces are being thoughtfully repurposed, preserving their raw, adaptable aesthetic. With soaring ceilings and exposed structures, they are ideal for everything from conferences and trade shows to fashion shows, film shoots, and exclusive galas.

Located with direct access to TTC and GO Transit, YZD ensures exceptional accessibility for all attendees. This is an opportunity to be a pioneer in a landmark development, leveraging a venue that is both steeped in history and designed for the future.

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YZD (Former Downsview Airport Lands), Toronto

YZD (Former Downsview Airport Lands), Toronto

A landmark of urban renewal and vast potential, the Downsview Airport Lands, known by its aviation code YZD, offers an unparalleled leasing opportunity. This expansive 370-acre site is defined by its remarkable history and its future as a vibrant, multi-faceted community. As the former home of Downsview Airport, this is a property with a legacy of flight and innovation, now being reimagined for a new era of commerce and creativity. The sheer scale of YZD presents a rare chance to establish a significant presence.

The location of YZD is simply unmatched. The site has direct and easy access to major thoroughfares, including Allen Road and Highway 401, as well as multiple TTC subway stations like Downsview Park and Sheppard West.

While the site is in a period of transformation, it is already a hub of activity and a testament to its potential. It has served as a canvas for major cultural events, including a temporary, purpose-built outdoor music venue, Rogers Stadium, which has hosted global acts like Coldplay and Oasis. A portion of the former airfield has been converted into a unique public space, creating a "Play on the Runway" area for the community to enjoy.

This active and diverse use of the space highlights the creative and forward-thinking approach to the site's development and its capacity for high-profile events and community engagement. YZD is a canvas for businesses that want to be part of a new chapter in Toronto's urban story.

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08:00

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