Candy Factory Lofts
Three joined factory buildings that fill a block of Queen Street West at Shaw: a 1907 fabric mill, a 1920s addition and a boiler house between them. Ce De Candy made Rockets here from 1963 to 1988; converted in 1999 and 2000 into 121 hard lofts, the project that kicked off Toronto's loft boom.
History of Candy Factory Lofts
It looks like one building but it is three. The east building went up in 1907 as a fabric mill, with masonry walls, posts and beams and thick southern yellow pine decks under hardwood. The west building followed in the 1920s with red pine decks, and the steel and concrete section between them held the boiler plant and incinerator.
The candy came late. Ce De Candy was founded in New Jersey in 1949 by Edward Dee, a third-generation English candy maker, to make the fizzy wafer rolls Americans call Smarties. In 1963 Dee opened a second factory here, after the fabric mill moved out, and sold the candy in Canada as Rockets, so it wouldn't be confused with Nestlé's chocolate Smarties. Many of the workers came from the Portuguese neighbourhood around the factory. In 1988 production moved to Newmarket, and the building sat empty and run-down.
The conversion was long and difficult. After years of wrangling, the building was finished as lofts in 1999 and 2000; Strata credits the Metrontario Group. Builders had to hold up the entire 250,000-square-foot building while digging out a new level of underground parking beneath it, which is rare in a loft. The result, 121 lofts from about 700 to over 3,500 square feet, with fir posts and beams, wood ceilings, mezzanines and very wide hallways, became the building every later Toronto conversion was measured against, and a favourite film location.
Stories you'll hear
“It was always a candy factory.” The building was a fabric mill for its first half-century; Rockets were made here for only 25 years, from 1963 to 1988.
Candy Factory Lofts: building profile
| Year | Sales | Avg $/sq ft | Days to sell | At or over asking | Leases | Avg rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* | 3 | $1,103 | 18 | 33% | 5 | $6,410 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | $5,024 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | $4,417 |
- Condo corporation
- MTCC 1328
- Property management
- Nadlan-Harris Property Management
- Pets
- Allowed, with restrictions
- Maintenance includes
- CAC, Common Elements, Heat, Building Insurance, Water, Parking
- Typical maintenance
- $604 to $1,339 per month
- Unit mix
- 15 × 1 bed, 7 × 2 bed (units seen on MLS)
Candy Factory Lofts: quick facts
Where is Candy Factory Lofts?
Candy Factory Lofts is at 993 Queen Street West, Toronto, near Queen W & Dovercourt, in King West / Niagara.
When was Candy Factory Lofts built, and what was it originally?
It was built in 1907. Three joined factory buildings that fill a block of Queen Street West at Shaw: a 1907 fabric mill, a 1920s addition and a boiler house between them.
What kind of loft is Candy Factory Lofts?
Candy Factory Lofts is a hard loft: an older industrial or commercial building converted into homes, keeping features like brick, beams and big windows.
How many units are in Candy Factory Lofts?
Candy Factory Lofts has 121 units.
Are there units for sale at Candy Factory Lofts right now?
As of November 6, 2026, 3 units are for sale and 0 for lease.
What do units at Candy Factory Lofts sell for?
Recent sales averaged about $1,103 per square foot, based on 3 sales in the past 8 months.
How many units have sold or leased at Candy Factory Lofts recently?
In the past 2 years, 5 units have sold and 16 leased at Candy Factory Lofts. Sold and leased prices are listed on this page.
What are the maintenance fees at Candy Factory Lofts?
Maintenance fees at Candy Factory Lofts are typically about $0.71 per square foot per month, or roughly $604 to $1,339 a month depending on the unit. Fees usually include central air, common elements, heat, building insurance, water, parking.
Are pets allowed at Candy Factory Lofts?
Yes, with restrictions set by the condo corporation.
What amenities does Candy Factory Lofts have?
Candy Factory Lofts amenities include concierge, rooftop deck/garden, guest suites, exercise room, visitor parking, party room/meeting room, gym.
Who manages Candy Factory Lofts?
Candy Factory Lofts is condo corporation MTCC 1328. It is managed by Nadlan-Harris Property Management.
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