Grey Highlands is home to approximately 1,000 businesses, many of which focus on meeting the needs of its thriving agricultural community.
Opportunities abound for prospective as well as established entrepreneurs looking to expand their operations into Grey Highlands. Numerous parcels of land and rental opportunities are found throughout the area, including three significant properties owned by the Municipality.
Local real estate agents and Municipal staff can assist with finding the perfect investment property.
Downtown Markdale Development |
The Municipality of Grey Highlands is seeking expressions of interest from qualified Proponents who are interested in developing a mixed residential and commercial development or developments (the “Development”) on certain strategically located Municipally-owned lands in downtown Markdale (the “Lands”). The properties offer a unique opportunity for development located in the core of the Municipality’s largest urban settlement area. After months of community consultation and visioning, Council sees the Downtown Markdale Development undertaking as one of the most important projects in the Municipality’s recent history. Development of the identified sites is envisioned to catalyze Markdale’s regional role, contribute to the revitalization of its downtown core, and enhance the experiences of citizens and visitors throughout the Municipality, contributing significantly to the character of the entire Grey Highlands region for generations. Other publicly owned properties in the downtown area include:
Downtown Markdale Development RFP-F18-2022-04 Closing date: May 16, 2022 - 3:00 pm
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Beaver Valley Development Project |
The Municipality of Grey Highlands’ Beaver Valley, the gateway to southern Georgian Bay, is located less than two hours north of Toronto, Canada’s largest city, and an international centre of business and finance. Beaver Valley is close to large residential and business communities (including Owen Sound and Collingwood), resort areas, and Lake Huron’s majestic Georgian Bay. On March 8, the Municipality of Grey Highlands and 2420124 Ontario Inc. (represented by Phil Calvano and Brian Ellis) entered into a Joint Venture Agreement that formalizes their commitment to collectively market and promote the opportunities available with the three properties that originally comprised the former Talisman Resort. The initiative will be seeking to attract the best potential and best use for these properties to support a thoughtful, sustainable and respectful undertaking that will provide social, environmental and economic benefit to the residents and businesses across Grey Highlands. NOTE THAT THIS AGREEMENT EXPIRED ON MARCH 2ND, 2022. The former Talisman Resort lands are the anchor properties in the heart of the Beaver Valley. Any future undertaking on these properties will have the opportunity to propel Grey Highlands and the region as a world-class tourism destination that offers remarkable products and experiences that are authentic, driven by visitor demand, exceed expectations, and align with the community cultural brand. Moreover, the joint venture has the potential to stimulate an undertaking that would support job creation, attract increased investment in the community, provide new stimulus to the Municipal tax base, and encourage the building of new local amenities to support communities needs.
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Beaver Valley Development Project Supporting Documents |
Beaver Valley Floodline Mapping (Heathcote-Kimberley 1995) Flood Risk Map (Kimberley 1995)
Lower Talisman - County OP Alt Lower Talisman - Developable Municipal Lands Lower Talisman - GSCA Regulated Area Lower Talisman - NEC Designations
Upper Talisman - Developable Municipal Lands |
Beaver Valley Development Project FAQ |
On February 2nd, Grey Highlands Council passed a bylaw to approve the sale of the Municipally-owned lands in the Beaver Valley to Westway Capital for a total sale price $2.5 million. The closing date will be on or before July 10, 2022.
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