Tim Hortons in conceptual plan for downtown Caledon East property

By Zachary Roman

A company is looking to rezone property on Airport Road in Caledon East to permit a one-storey restaurant with a drive-through service facility — and plans, which are subject to change, show it might be a Tim Hortons.

Weston Consulting has submitted an official plan amendment and zoning bylaw amendment application to the Town of Caledon on behalf of Ganni Properties Inc. for 16054, 16060, and 16068 Airport Road in Caledon's Ward 3.

According to the Town of Caledon, Ganni Properties wants to permit a “one-storey restaurant with a drive-through service facility, and two retail/commercial units.” 

The company wants to change the zoning of the designated properties from village commercial to “village commercial site-specific exemption” to enable their proposed development.

In 2020, a similar amendment request was submitted by Ganni Properties, and a public meeting about it was held on September 15 of that year where some Caledon East residents expressed their concerns about having a Tim Hortons in town. In June and August of 2022, Ganni Properties submitted a revised amendment request that included 16068 Airport Road, which was not included in the 2020 amendment request.

A Town of Caledon public meeting is being held on February 21 at 7 p.m. to consider Ganni Properties' most recent amendment request, and the public is welcome to attend virtually, send written comments, or show up in person at Town Hall to provide their feedback on the proposed development.