What is climate-controlled storage?
A climate-controlled unit is inside a heated building, kept within a set temperature range year-round. A standard drive-up unit has a roll-up door straight to the outside and follows the weather. Some facilities also control humidity; ask if that matters for what you're storing.
When do you need climate control?
- Wood furniture, especially antiques and veneers
- Electronics, computers and televisions
- Documents, books, photos and artwork
- Musical instruments, leather, mattresses
- Anything stored for more than a season
When can you skip climate control?
Tires, patio furniture, garden tools, bikes and plastic bins of clothes handle the cold fine. For those, a standard unit costs less and a drive-up unit is easier to load.
What does climate-controlled storage cost in Toronto?
Standard monthly rates from operator websites. More in the cost guide.
Which Toronto facilities offer climate control?
| Facility | District | Climate-controlled units | Indoor units | Freight elevator | 24/7 access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XYZ Storage Toronto West | Old Toronto | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| XYZ Storage Toronto Midtown | East York | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| XYZ Storage Toronto Dundas | York | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| XYZ Storage Toronto Downtown | Old Toronto | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| XYZ Storage Scarborough | Scarborough | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| XYZ Storage Etobicoke Lakeshore | Etobicoke | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| XYZ Storage Etobicoke Kipling | Etobicoke | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Weston Self Storage | York | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Warden Self Storage | Scarborough | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Vaultra Storage - Victoria Park and Danforth | Scarborough | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| StorageMart Warden Avenue | Scarborough | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| StorageMart Trethewey Drive | North York | ✓ | — | — | — |
The first 12 of 71 in the site's list order (Z to A). How lists are ordered.
✓ offered · — not confirmed. Showing facilities with climate-controlled units.
What else do people ask?
What is climate-controlled storage?
A unit inside a heated building, kept within a set temperature range all year. Some facilities also control humidity.
How much is climate-controlled storage in Toronto?
A climate-controlled 10×10 costs a median $300 a month across 19 facilities.
Which storage facilities in Toronto have climate control?
71 of the 89 facilities we list offer climate-controlled units.