The arrival of a “local” Porsche Experience Centre (Toronto) for Canadians has been a long time coming. Prior to this, canucks would have to travel internationally in order to partake in the world renown HPDE programs specially delivered by the manufacturer and its closest partners. Due to its proximity, the US was a regular destination for such pilgrimages, despite a USD/CAD exchange rate never favoring those hailing from the north.
Hopefully it’s not the last one, either. Canada is a big country, and while the new facility located in Pickering, Ontario, will come as very welcome news to those in the area, it does little for the country’s western markets. If there was ever a second Canadian PEC in the works, it would only make sense to see it erected in the province of British Columbia—arguably the largest of Canada’s Porsche markets and with a temperate climate to boot. For now, those out west will have to make the trek across the country, but it’s definitely a positive that Canada now has a PEC that it can call its own however way you spin it.
There’s nothing particularly transformative about the first Canadian (and third North American) Porsche Experience Centre, as it will follow the template of other centers to a T. But, that’s a good thing. Aside from offering an ideal venue for media and/or corporate events, PECs are best known for offering unique driving experiences/training alongside a certified Porsche instructor. This includes a low-friction skid pad and a challenging and dynamic 2 km road course with a wide variety of elevation changes, turns and embankments.
Porsche Experience Centre (Toronto) officially opens its doors on June 18, 2025. The all-inclusive facility also includes an expansive gift shop, a state-of-the-art showroom, classy dining accommodations, and provides the cars for their customers to use (you may still use your own). Canadian customers will also now have an opportunity to take delivery of their new cars at the Porsche Experience Centre. Pretty exciting, eh?
For details on pricing and more of what the Porsche Experience Centre has to offer, please visit their official website Experiences can be booked in advance starting as early as June 1.
