Next Golf Canada has secured two prime downtown Toronto locations, confirming plans for the Time and Space Condos development at Lower Sherbourne and The Esplanade, plus the former H&R Block space at 5 Market Street in the heart of the St. Lawrence Market district. The dual expansion represents the indoor golf franchise’s most significant Toronto market penetration, bringing 24/7 simulator-based entertainment directly into the city’s most walkable neighbourhoods.
The Time and Space Condos location occupies street-level retail space in Pemberton Group’s 1,531-unit mixed-use development, which completed construction in September 2023 after a four-year build spanning an entire city block. The 5 Market Street space represents a strategic acquisition of the former H&R Block location, which recently relocated to 158 Front Street East at the corner of Front and Sherbourne. Both locations position Next Golf within walking distance of Union Station, The Distillery District and the historic St. Lawrence Market complex, targeting the area’s dense population of young professionals and growing residential base.
These downtown additions strengthen Next Golf’s foothold in Toronto’s evolving entertainment district, where traditional retail increasingly gives way to experiential concepts. The St. Lawrence Market area has emerged as a focal point for recreational retail, benefiting from excellent transit connectivity and a neighbourhood walkability score of 99/100. With over 120 specialty vendors at St. Lawrence Market and proximity to the Distillery District’s entertainment offerings, the locations tap into established foot traffic patterns while serving the growing residential density from multiple new condominium projects.
The dual expansion reflects broader market dynamics favouring indoor entertainment concepts in Toronto’s downtown core. With office vacancy rates reaching record highs and retail spaces increasingly available, Next Golf’s expansion capitalizes on favourable leasing conditions while positioning the franchise to capture growing demand for year-round recreational activities. The company’s automated 24/7 model using TrackMan and Uneekor technology aligns with urban consumers’ expectations for flexible, on-demand entertainment options that complement the neighbourhood’s transit-oriented lifestyle.
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Dustin Fuhs is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of 6ix Retail, Toronto’s premier source for retail and hospitality industry news. As the former Editor-in-Chief of Retail Insider, Canada’s most-read retail trade publication, Dustin brings over two decades of expertise spanning retail, marketing, entertainment and hospitality sectors. His experience includes roles with industry giants such as The Walt Disney Company, The Hockey Hall of Fame, The Canadian Opera Company, Starbucks Canada and Blockbuster.
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