Single bay
~1,000 sq ft shop
The starting point for trades, mobile contractors and side-businesses that have outgrown a home garage.
- Overhead door
- 12 × 14 ft
- Electrical
- 125 / 200A
- Washroom
- Private
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10bays
Clear-span, combinable
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5,000sq ft +
Largest configuration
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4min
To downtown Sydney
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3-phase
Building power supply
Units & sizes
Industrial units for lease, from a single bay to a small warehouse
Every configuration below is available at 300 Stable Drive in Sydney. Because the building is clear-span, adjacent bays combine into one open floor, and tenants are free to build the inside out — a private office, a mezzanine, a parts room — so the space fits the business instead of the other way round.
Most requested
Double bay
~2,000 sq ft warehouse
Two bays opened into one span — room for racking on one side and a work or vehicle bay on the other.
- Overhead doors
- 2 × (12 × 14 ft)
- Electrical
- 200A +
- Washroom
- Private
Multi-bay
3,000 – 5,000+ sq ft
Distribution, fulfillment and light manufacturing footprints, laid out to your operation before you move in.
- Overhead doors
- 3 – 5
- Electrical
- 200A + 3-phase
- Washroom
- Private
- Layout
- Built to suit
Pricing depends on size and configuration. Ask for the current rate sheet — there are 10 bays in total, and they're going fast.
What's in every bay
Built for working businesses, not storage lockers
Insulated, heated and cooled, powered for real equipment, and yours alone — no shared washroom, no shared door, no waiting for someone to unlock the gate.
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Bigger than storage, smaller than a warehouse lease
A flex bay sits in the gap most Cape Breton businesses fall into: bigger than a self-storage unit, without signing a decade-long lease on a warehouse three times the size you need.
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| Flexbays bay | Self-storage unit | Big-box warehouse lease | Home garage | |
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| Usable size | 1,000 – 5,000+ sq ft | 100 – 300 sq ft | 10,000 sq ft and up | ~400 sq ft |
| Commitment | Month to month or long term | Month to month | 5 – 10 year lease | — |
| Monthly rate | Affordable flat rate | Low, but you get a locker | Enterprise budget | Capped by your house |
| Work inside it | Yes — heated, powered, lit | Storage only | Yes | Neighbours and noise |
| Condition | New premium build | Varies, often dated | Usually older stock | Whatever you built |
| Fit it to your trade | Frame your own office | Not permitted | At your cost | No room |
Only need to store things? CoastGuard Self Storage shares the 300 Stable Drive site — many tenants take a Flexbays bay to work out of and a storage unit next door for overflow, seasonal stock or records.
Who leases here
Flex space for Cape Breton trades, shippers and makers
If you're currently running out of a driveway, a rented barn, or a downtown storefront that was never meant for a forklift, a bay here is the step in between.
Trades & contractors
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping and construction crews who need secure tool storage plus a heated place to stage jobs.
E-commerce & fulfillment
Pack, pick and ship out of a real bay instead of a spare bedroom, with courier access 24/7.
Logistics & distribution
Cross-dock and regional distribution serving Sydney, Glace Bay, North Sydney and the rest of the CBRM.
Light manufacturing
Fabrication, woodworking, upfitting and small-batch production with the power and clear span to run equipment.
How leasing works
Reserve a bay while it's still being built
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Tell us your footprint
Send the square footage, the power you draw and roughly when you'd move in — or call 902-302-6555. We reply the same day with what's still unspoken for and the rate.
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Pick your bay and spec
Reserving pre-completion means you choose your position in the building, your panel size, whether bays are opened into one span, and where a private office or mezzanine goes.
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Sign and take handover
A plain-language lease, month to month or multi-year, signed against a set handover date. No agent commission, no fit-up delay.
Location
Minutes from downtown Sydney, off Highway 125
Flexbays sits at 300 Stable Drive in the Open Hearth Park area just off Prince Street — a straight run to the Trans-Canada, the Sydney port, and the Marine Atlantic terminal in North Sydney.
- Downtown Sydney≈ 4 min
- Highway 125 interchange≈ 6 min
- Glace Bay≈ 20 min
- North Sydney ferry terminal≈ 20 min
Warehouse space serving all of Cape Breton
Tenants lease at Flexbays from across the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, including Sydney, Sydney River, Whitney Pier, Membertou, Coxheath, Westmount, North Sydney, Sydney Mines, Florence, Glace Bay, Dominion, Reserve Mines, New Waterford, Louisbourg, Marion Bridge and Baddeck — plus contractors working island-wide who need a heated base of operations near Highway 125.
FAQ
Renting warehouse space in Sydney, NS
How much is warehouse space for rent in Sydney, NS?
Pricing depends on unit size and configuration. Single bays are approximately 1,000 sq ft, with combined and multi-bay options available up to 5,000+ sq ft. Call 902-302-6555 or use the form on this page for the current rate sheet and pre-leasing availability.
What size warehouse units are available in Sydney, Nova Scotia?
Flexbays offers single bays of roughly 1,000 sq ft, combined double bays around 2,000 sq ft, and multi-bay configurations of 3,000 sq ft and up. Because the building is clear-span, adjacent bays can be combined to suit your operation.
Can I lease month to month?
Yes — Flexbays offers both short-term and multi-year leases. Seasonal trades often take a bay month to month, while distribution and manufacturing tenants usually prefer a longer term with a renewal option.
When will the units be ready?
The building at 300 Stable Drive is under construction and Flexbays is pre-leasing now. Reserving early lets you choose your position in the building, your panel size and whether bays are combined. Call 902-302-6555 for the current occupancy timeline.
How is a flex bay different from a self-storage unit?
A self-storage unit is for keeping things; a Flexbays unit is for working — its own heat pump, a 125A or 200A panel, a private washroom, a 12 × 14 ft drive-in door and 24/7 access. Flexbays shares the 300 Stable Drive site with CoastGuard Self Storage, so you can rent conventional storage next door as well.
Do the units have drive-in overhead doors?
Yes. Every bay includes a 12 ft by 14 ft drive-in overhead door plus a separate man door, so you can pull box trucks, vans, trailers and equipment directly inside.
Is the industrial space heated?
Yes. Each unit has its own heat pump providing both heating and cooling, paired with strong insulation throughout, so the space stays comfortable in mid-summer and mid-winter alike.
What electrical service comes with each unit?
Each single bay is served with a 125 amp or 200 amp panel, and combined multi-bay units get 200 amp and up. The building is fed by three-phase power.
Can I build out the unit — add a private office?
Yes. Tenants are welcome to finish the interior to suit the business — a private office or reception area, a mezzanine, a parts or tool room, benches and racking. Reserve before completion and we can work some of it into the build. Just run the plan past us first so it stays code-compliant.
Where in Cape Breton is Flexbays located?
Flexbays is at 300 Stable Drive in Sydney, Nova Scotia, in the Open Hearth Park area just off Prince Street. It is minutes from downtown Sydney with quick access to Highway 125 and the Trans-Canada, serving the whole Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
What kinds of businesses lease flex industrial space?
Typical tenants include trades and contractors, e-commerce and fulfillment operations, logistics and distribution businesses, and light manufacturing. It suits any business that has outgrown a home garage but does not need a full warehouse.
Is there a private washroom in each unit?
Yes. Every bay has its own private washroom rather than a shared facility, along with designated parking and access to a fully fenced and gated site.
Enquire
Tell us what you need to fit inside
Send the size you're after and roughly when you'd move in — or just call. We'll come back with the bays still unspoken for, the rate, and the handover timeline.
- Phone
- 902-302-6555
- Address
- 300 Stable Drive, Sydney, NS B1P 0B9
- Tenant access
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week