Offering Memorandum
425 main
street west
Grimsby, Ontario
±31 acres of land between the QEW and the Niagara Escarpment, in the heart of the central Golden Horseshoe.
01 / The Opportunity
scale, access
and outlook.
RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp. is pleased to present 425 Main Street West, Grimsby: approximately 31.2 acres of land with 837 feet of frontage on one of the town's principal east–west corridors.
The property sits on the south side of Main Street West near Casablanca Boulevard, between the QEW and the Niagara Escarpment, with established neighbourhoods, schools and services close by and Lake Ontario on the horizon. It is offered at $4,999,999, and the seller is open to vendor take-back (VTB) financing for qualified buyers, a meaningful advantage for investors and developers managing early-stage capital.
For a builder, investor or long-term land holder, this is a rare chance to secure significant, contiguous acreage in a growing Niagara community, and to shape what comes next.
02 / Property Snapshot
the details.
Site area per GeoWarehouse (31.229 ac); the MLS® data form shows 31.29 ac. Lot boundaries are approximate and not a survey. Seller direction: contact the Town of Grimsby Planning Department and/or the Niagara Escarpment Commission for complete information, permits and rezoning opportunities.
03 / Investment Highlights
why this land.
Six reasons 425 Main Street West stands apart for builders, investors and long-term land holders.
rare contiguous scale
±31.2 acres and ±1.36 million sq ft in a single parcel, a scale seldom offered inside an established Golden Horseshoe town.
837 ft on main st w
Long frontage on one of Grimsby's principal east–west routes, about two minutes from the QEW at Casablanca Boulevard.
go train arriving 2027
Construction began in July 2026 on the new Grimsby GO station, about 1 km away, with service targeted for summer 2027.
a town investing
A new $224M West Lincoln Memorial Hospital opened in November 2025, and a new Official Plan to 2051 was adopted in July 2026.
municipal services
Listing indicates municipal water plus sanitary and storm sewers. Buyers should confirm capacity and connections with the Town.
flexible deal structure
The seller is receptive to vendor take-back financing for qualified buyers. Possession is flexible.
05 / Location & Connectivity
at the centre
of it all.
Main Street West puts the property about two minutes from the QEW at Casablanca Boulevard. The Red Hill Valley Parkway, Hamilton and Burlington lie to the west; St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and three U.S. border crossings lie to the east. GO buses already stop at the Casablanca park-and-ride, VIA Rail serves downtown Grimsby, and GO trains are scheduled to arrive in 2027.
Approximate off-peak drive times from the property. Actual times vary with traffic and route.
04 / The Site
a canvas of scale.
A broad parcel running south from Main Street West toward the escarpment. The original farmhouse and outbuildings sit near the road; behind them, open acreage, a portion of which has been farmed.
Callout positions are indicative. The boundary line was drawn by the photographer and is approximate.
04 / The Site
views in every direction.
Looking north. Open acreage with the town, the QEW corridor and Lake Ontario beyond.
Top: the frontage and farmhouse, with the escarpment ridge to the south. Bottom: the parcel outline looking north to Lake Ontario.
05 / Local Context
everything,
minutes away.
Explore the area
see it on the map.
Zoom, pan and switch to satellite view to explore the property, the QEW corridor, the GO station lands and the escarpment around it.
06 / Area Overview
small town,
big tailwinds.
Grimsby sits between Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment as the western gateway to Niagara. It is a lakeside town of about 29,000 people, with a historic downtown, a waterfront community and wine country at its door.
The QEW puts Hamilton, Burlington and St. Catharines about half an hour away and Toronto about an hour. That reach is a big part of why families, commuters and retirees keep choosing the town.
Major public investment is now arriving. A new hospital opened in late 2025, and GO train service is scheduled for 2027. Infrastructure like this strengthens a community's long-term appeal.
2021 Census
2016–2021
2051 forecast
GO station
07 / Lifestyle & Amenities
where people
want to live.
Vineyard patios, escarpment trails and a revitalized waterfront give Grimsby the lifestyle that draws buyers and renters to Niagara. Everyday shopping and services are minutes away.
wine country
The vineyards of the Beamsville Bench and Twenty Valley begin just east of town.
- Commisso Estate Winery · Grimsby
- Peninsula Ridge Estates · Beamsville
- Rosewood Estates · Beamsville
- Hidden Bench · Beamsville
escarpment & trails
The escarpment ridge rises just south of the property, with trail access close by.
- Bruce Trail
- Beamer Memorial Conservation Area
- Niagara Escarpment UNESCO Biosphere
- Escarpment lookouts & waterfalls
on the lake
Lake Ontario's shoreline, parks and a waterfront community are about five minutes north.
- Casablanca Waterfront Park
- Grimsby on the Lake
- Nelles Beach Park
- Fifty Point C.A. · beach & marina
shop & dine
Everyday needs and regional retail are within a short drive.
- Grimsby Square · Sobeys, Canadian Tire
- Downtown Grimsby shops & restaurants
- Winona Crossing
- Costco Winona
health & community
Modern healthcare, recreation, schools and culture are close at hand.
- West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (new)
- Peach King Centre
- Grimsby Secondary School
- Grimsby Public Art Gallery
golf & leisure
Courses on and below the escarpment are a short drive away.
- Twenty Valley Golf & CC · Vineland
- Scenic Woods · Hannon
- Southbrook · Binbrook
- Grimsby Golf Range
08 / Growth & Investment
momentum
you can see.
West Grimsby is changing. In under a year, the town has opened a new hospital, broken ground on its first GO train station and adopted a new Official Plan that looks ahead to 2051.
New West Lincoln Memorial Hospital opens
A $224M, 55-bed hospital with three operating rooms, about 80% larger than the facility it replaced.
Grimsby GO station breaks ground
On Livingston Ave, west of Casablanca Blvd. It will have a platform, 220 parking spaces and a bus loop for GO and Niagara Region Transit.
Envision Grimsby Official Plan adopted
The Town's new Official Plan to 2051. It is awaiting provincial approval.
GO train service targeted
Lakeshore West service between Confederation GO (Hamilton) and St. Catharines, with a stop in Grimsby.
GO Station Secondary Plan
The plan for lands between the QEW and Main St makes room for about 4,750 more residents and 1,870 jobs.
By the numbers
forecast to 2051
forecast to 2051
near the GO station
local hospital
Sources: Town of Grimsby; Metrolinx; Hamilton Health Sciences; CHCH News; Niagara Official Plan (2022); Grimsby OPA 6, GO Transit Station Secondary Plan. Figures are approximate.
09 / Planning & Potential
the path
forward.
The seller has directed interested parties to the Town of Grimsby Planning Department and the Niagara Escarpment Commission for complete information on permits and rezoning opportunities. Here is what we know today and where a careful buyer would start.
what we know
- Zoned RU (Rural), per the MLS® listing and GeoWarehouse
- MPAC describes the property as land with a non-farm residence, with a portion farmed
- Listing notes municipal water and sanitary and storm sewers
- ±837 ft of frontage on Main St W and ±31.2 acres
- The property sits just south of the GO Station Secondary Plan area, which is bounded by Main St
what to explore
- The Official Plan designation, including the new Envision Grimsby plan
- Whether the Niagara Escarpment Plan and Greenbelt Plan apply
- Permitted uses under the RU zone
- Servicing capacity and connection requirements
- Road access and entrance permits
- Environmental, archaeological and agricultural studies
who to talk to
- Town of Grimsby, Planning & Building
- Niagara Escarpment Commission
- Niagara Region, Planning & Infrastructure
- An independent land-use planner
- Your real estate lawyer
10 / The Vision
imagine
what's
next.
Picture the land in the morning light: Lake Ontario shining to the north, the green wall of the escarpment to the south, and 31 open acres in between.
It could become a long-term land holding or a rural estate in the heart of wine country. Subject to future approvals, it could also form part of the next chapter of a growing town. Either way, the story of this ground is still to be written.
Land like this, at this scale and in this location, rarely comes to market.
10 / The Vision
possible
directions.
Three ways a buyer might approach the site. Each one is illustrative and depends on the buyer's own planning, legal and financial due diligence.
hold & land bank
Secure a large, contiguous holding in a corridor that is already seeing public investment. The tenanted farmhouse and the farmed acreage may help offset carrying costs.
rural estate or agri-tourism
Explore the uses permitted under RU zoning and applicable policy, such as an estate residence or a farm-based, wine-country hospitality concept.
long-horizon growth
Position early in west Grimsby as the GO station, the hospital and the 2051 Official Plan take shape. Any change of use would need Town, Regional, NEC and provincial approvals.
Conceptual site-context diagram for illustration only. It is not to scale, and locations and the parcel outline are approximate. No development, density, use or approval is represented or implied.
11 / Contact
let's talk
about the land.
For a site visit, additional information or to discuss VTB terms, please contact the listing agent. All showings must be booked in advance through BrokerBay or with listing-agent approval. Please do not walk the property unannounced, as personnel are regularly on site.
(416) 587-2122
RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage4-210 Lakeshore Rd. E, Oakville, ON L6J 1H8 · O: 905.844.8068
This Offering Memorandum has been prepared by RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage, for information only. It is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy. Information comes from sources believed reliable, including the MLS® data form, GeoWarehouse/MPAC records and public sources, but it is not guaranteed and does not form part of any agreement. Areas, dimensions and boundaries are approximate and are not a survey. Buyers must independently verify zoning, Official Plan and provincial policy designations, permitted uses, servicing, environmental conditions and development potential with the Town of Grimsby, Niagara Region, the Niagara Escarpment Commission and other authorities. Drive times and distances are approximate. Conceptual illustrations are not plans or renderings of approved development. Population figures are from the Statistics Canada 2021 Census and the Niagara Official Plan. Price and terms are subject to change without notice. E.&O.E. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract.