Year Built
1999
Low-Rise Condo
The Candy Factory Lofts
by Metro Ontario Group
993 Queen Street W, Toronto, ON M6J1H2
Total Units
121
Avg $/sqft
$1,110
Storeys
6
Available Units in The Candy Factory Lofts
3
Units for sale
From $1,088,000
For SaleCity View
Listed for:
Listed Sep 15, 2026
$1,088,000
Unit 208, 993 Queen Street W
Toronto (Niagara), ON M6J 1H2
1Bedroom
1Bathroom
1Parking
1K-1.2KSq Ft
Condo ApartmentFor Sale
0
Units for rent
Live MLS · Updated daily
Overview
Thanks to Willy Wonka, many childhood dreams have involved living inside a candy factory. In Toronto, it’s also a goal for many adults. These more mature dreamers, however, aren’t thinking of fully functioning factories — they’re daydreaming about the Candy Factory Lofts at 993 Queen Street West. These Toronto lofts are everything a loft buyer could imagine and more, as Toronto’s industrial legacy is preserved on the outside, while elegantly renovated homes lie within.
The original structure, created to house the Ce de Candy Company’s manufacturing plant, was built in the 1930s. Their sweets are no longer produced in the heart of downtown Toronto (they’ve moved over to Newmarket), and the Ce de Candy Company probably had no idea how significant this building would be 70 years after its construction.
The factory-to-loft conversion took place in 1999 — making it one of the earlier conversions in the city — and was spearheaded by the renowned Metrontario Group. The result of the project was 121 authentic Queen West condos in one of the hottest neighbourhoods in Toronto. It was not only lofts that trendsetters at the turn of the new millennium were after, but also Queen West.
The Candy Factory certainly has an edge over other buildings in the city, thanks to its character-filled façade. The cool, light brickwork and myriad of warehouse-style windows call the attention of shoppers strolling along Queen Street. The sizeable sign sitting just above two soaring arched doorways begs one question from passersby: “I wonder what they look like inside?”
Another clue that this building is special is the extremely low turnover rate, and the substantial price that buyers are willing to pay for Queen West condos for sale in this complex. Yet another hint is the fact that producers have chosen 993 Queen Street West as a location for numerous commercials and movies. And we won’t name names, but rumour has it a few prominent actors and artists also inhabit the building.
If you aren’t frightened away by the hefty price tags, you’ll want to keep reading — the amenities at the Candy Factory Lofts might be a real tipping point. The building is decked out with a gym, a common rooftop terrace, a concierge, a party room, guest suites, and parking for residents and visitors.
Developer
Metro Ontario Group
Year Built
1999
Property Type
Low-Rise Condo
Storeys
6
Total Units
121
Management
Nadlan-Harris Property Management
Amenities
Guest Suites
Security System
Fitness Centre
Rooftop Garden
Visitor Parking
Party Room
Bike Storage
24/7 Concierge
Price History
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Market Stats
Prices in The Candy Factory Lofts are up 13.6% compared to last year.
$1,110
Avg $/sqft
+13.6%
YoY change
28
Avg days on market
Location & Walkability
Walk Score
97/100
Daily errands on foot
Transit Score
98/100
TTC, GO, subway access
Bike Score
60/100
Bike lanes & infrastructure
City in Ontario
Toronto
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At a glance
Day to dayLivability
93
Walkability
out of 100 · averaged over 215 past and present listings
Average walk score reported on listings here
6.4
Schools near listings
out of 10 · averaged over 215 past and present listings
Fraser Institute ratings within 2 km of each listing, closer schools weighted more
Each score is an average over this area's own listings and is shown only where at least 5 of them carry one. Scores are reported by listing agents, not measured by HOMEH.
What it costsAffordability
Median asking price
$759,900
6% above Ontario
In Toronto
$759,900
In Ontario
$716,900
Median monthly rent
$2,600/mo
4% above Ontario
In Toronto
$2,600
In Ontario
$2,499
$1,085
Per square foot
≈ 24.4 years
Of rent to match the purchase price
On the marketMarket snapshot
For sale
4,328
Median $759,900
Condos 3,148 · Houses 1,179
For rent
4,513
Median $2,600
Recently sold
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Recently leased
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Market data as of 2026-08-16. Sold and leased figures are neighbourhood medians over the last 12 months, published only where at least 5 homes closed — never a single sale.
The honest readPros & cons
What people love
- Diverse dining options
- Many parks for outdoor activities
- Good public transit access
Keep in mind
- Higher median sale price than provincial average
- Median rent is above provincial average
The feel of the placeLifestyle
Daily life in Toronto is busy and lively, with many activities and services available. The city has a mix of urban and suburban areas.
Great for young professionals families first-time buyers
Within the boundaryWhat's nearby
The boundary
661.4 km²
Every count and every census figure on this page was measured inside this line — not within a circle drawn around a centre point.
1,669
Parks
2,209
Playgrounds
1,015
Transit stations
586
Grocery stores
3,605
Restaurants
1,594
Cafés
536
Gyms
142
Libraries
700
Pharmacies
Counted across all 661.4 km² of Toronto. From OpenStreetMap, as of 2026-10-12.
The schoolsWhich schools, and how they rate
6.4/10
Average rating of the 539 rated schools in this area
911
Elementary
325
Secondary
Avondale Alternative Elementary School
Public · Grades JK–8 · Toronto DSB
10.0/1010.0 over 5 yrs1st of 3,045 Ontario elementary schools
135 students · EQAO 2024-2025
Cottingham Junior Public School
Public · Grades JK–6 · Toronto DSB
10.0/101st of 3,045 Ontario elementary schools
140 students · EQAO 2024-2025
Northmount
Independent · TO Private Non-Inspected
10.0/109.8 over 5 yrs1st of 3,045 Ontario elementary schools
18 students
Rosedale Junior Public School
Public · Grades JK–6 · Toronto DSB
10.0/109.3 over 5 yrs1st of 3,045 Ontario elementary schools
220 students · EQAO 2024-2025
Sathya Sai
Independent · TO Private Non-Inspected
10.0/101st of 3,045 Ontario elementary schools
24 students
St Michael's Choir (Jr) School
Catholic · Grades 1–8 · Toronto CDSB
10.0/109.6 over 5 yrs1st of 3,045 Ontario elementary schools
135 students · EQAO 2024-2025
Ontario Ministry of Education school registry; ratings from the Fraser Institute report card. These are the schools that stand inside Toronto, not a catchment — most Ontario boards do not publish attendance boundaries, and we will not draw a line we cannot source. Confirm enrolment with the school board before you buy.
The peopleWho lives here
2,794,356
Population (2021)
631.1 km²
Area
4,428
People per km²
41.2
Median age
$94,555
Median income
52%
Own their home
2.5
People per household
1,160,800
Households
Every age
- Children (under 15)13.8%
- Working age (15–64)69.2%
- Seniors (65+)17.1%
What is built here
- Detached houses23.3%
- Semi-detached6.2%
- Townhouses5.4%
- Duplexes4.1%
- Low-rise apartments13.9%
- High-rise apartments46.7%
Own or rent
52%Owners
48%Renters
Across 1,160,800 households
When it was built
Mostly 1960 or earlier
- 1960 or earlier29%
- 1961–198029%
- 1981–19909%
- 1991–20008%
- 2001–20055%
- 2006–20105%
- 2011–20156%
- 2016–20217%
Share of occupied homes, by the era they were built in. Bars are drawn against the busiest era, not against each other, because the eras are not the same length. The eight shares are unlikely to total exactly 100: Statistics Canada rounds each era's count to the nearest 5 before publishing it, so we print what the census reports rather than adjusting a figure to make the column add up.
- 46.6%
- Born outside Canada
- 41.1%
- Hold a degree or higher
- 54.8%
- Employment rate
- 26.1%
- Commute by transit
- 61%
- Commute by car
- 1.7
- Children per family
- $81,720
- Median income after tax
- $124,573
- Average household income
- 13.2%
- Living on a low income
- $1,534/mo
- Renters pay, per month
- $1,693/mo
- Owners pay, per month
- $1,041,540
- Median home value at census
- 33.8%
- Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
- 24%
- Owners spending 30%+ of income on housing
Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021. Added up from 3,743 census areas inside the boundary. Medians and rates are a population-weighted average of dissemination-area figures.
Sources: HOMEH listings, Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021, OpenStreetMap, HOMEH school registry, Photo: © Wikimedia Commons contributors (CC BY-SA)
