6 h. ago Giant bridge under construction will soon join iconic Toronto skyline view

The iconic skyline view enjoyed from the Leaside Bridge over the Don Valley will soon be even more dynamic, as the early stages of construction advance for what will likely prove one of the most significant bridges ever built in Toronto.Under construction since 2024, the new Don Valley Crossing bridge will play an integral role in the future Ontario Line subway — a 15.6-kilometre transit route linking the upcoming Eglinton Crosstown LRT in the north with Exhibition Place in the south.Serving 15 new stations, including a stretch through the heart of downtown, the line will include a combined underground and above-grade right-of-way that will cross the Don Valley (and the Don Valley Parkway) twice along its route. This routing requires two separate bridges to carry trains across the valley.While the smaller Lower Don Bridge, which will cross the Don River in the West Don Lands and Riverside neighbourhoods, is set to be the more visually flashy of the two crossings, boa...

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21 h. ago Two huge towers with sloping facades would transform Toronto skyline

A pair of impressive residential towers planned for a new Toronto neighbourhood could prove a landmark for the entire city.Two towers with sloping facades could soon dominate the new McCleary District, one of several new neighbourhoods planned within the once-barren Port Lands.The proposal at 115 Saulter Street South is shaping up to be just one out of a handful of flagship developments that would help transform the underutilized Port Lands area into the city's next architectural wonderland.New renderings now wowing viewers are just the culmination of a process that has been ongoing for over a year.Castlepoint Numa first submitted preliminary plans for a two-tower development, designed by Denmark-based COBE Architects, in spring 2024. Those plans were released in a relatively raw state, though they offered hints of the distinctive angled facades now on full display in the 2025 submission.The May 2024 application was seeking an Official Plan Amendment and set out an initial devel...

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1 week ago Toronto tiki bar boat tours are about to kick off for summer

It may not be a trip to Hawaii, but it’s close. Palapa Tours is back for another year, launching its floating tiki bar boats on Toronto waters starting on May 3, 2025, and running seven days a week until September.The floating tiki bars have all the makings of a fun day or night out with friends: a fully licensed bar, an epic view of Toronto's skyline, and bumping music.For the 2025 season, there are a few new additions to Palapa Tours' lineup, including themed nights, monthly karaoke nights, and a romantic date night sunset experience."Palapa Tours was created to bring a slice of island life to Toronto," said the Palapa Tours team via a press release. "We're excited to return with even more ways for guests to enjoy the waterfront, unwind with friends, and create a vibe on the water this summer."The 90-minute cruise launches from HTO Park at 315 Queens Quay West and can be booked for one to 12 passengers for $90 per...

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1 week ago New condo tower unlike any other in Toronto starting to show off wild geometry

A head-turner of a condo tower is quickly taking shape just north of St. Clair subway station, though it's an entirely new shape for the growing skyline in this pocket of midtown Toronto.Slate Asset Management and Globizen Group's One Delisle project is rapidly ascending from its site along Yonge Street, and over the past several months, the 44-storey condo development's standout architecture has grown much more apparent.Designed by renowned Chicago-based architecture firm Studio Gang, the building is primed to stand out from the minimalist corporate boxes that dominate the area. As Gang's first project in Canada, the building aims to create a local landmark, boasting a spire-like form featuring modules that appear to bloom from the tower.Gang has described the project as "tuned to Toronto's climate and lifestyle," highlighting the tower's "distinctive facade [that] comprises a series of eight-story hooded modules, which nest together as t...

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4 w. ago $5 million contemporary home has unmatched views of the Toronto skyline

While many of us would count ourselves lucky to be able to buy a house of any kind in Toronto these days, if an urban oasis is what you're after, look no further than this $5 million contemporary gem.Located due south of the bustling Yonge and St. Clair intersection, 37 Woodlawn Avenue West rests on a more secluded residential street lined with older, classic homes, making this dashing dwelling truly stand out.An enviable score in Summerhill, the home boasts Toronto skyline views that are virtually impossible to come by in the city, let alone in an equally sought-after neighbourhood.The home, which stands at just over 3,600 sq. ft. spread across three floors and a walk-out basement (which is mostly above-grade), is also home to its very own private Cambridge elevator that accesses all four levels.For an extra dose of the neighbourhood's lengthy history, the property backs onto the historic Woodlawn House, built in 1840, which is the second-oldest home in Toronto.Upon entering the ho...

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4 w. ago Maple Leafs blueline looking like Toronto’s skyline as Blake Smith signs

The Maple Leafs defence, already at historically high proportions, will get even taller starting next season. The club announced Wednesday it has signed 6-foot-5, 225-pound junior over-ager Blake Smith to a three-year entry level contract starting next season. Smith has spent the past year with the OHL’s Flint Firebirds, where he had 10 goals and 22 assists […]

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