Toronto Real Estate News

Toronto's Harbourfront

Jan.12, 2005 Toronto's Harbourfront: There's nothing quite like a summer stroll along a waterfront where a gentle breeze off a body of water caresses one's face. Toronto's Harbourfront, located on the shores of Lake Ontario, offers just that, plus much more.

Running between Bathurst and Jarvis streets along Queen's Quay, Habourfront is a haven for outdoor activities, especially in the summer.

Conveniently located a short walking distance from SkyDome, the CN Tower and the Air Canada Centre (just to name a few), Habourfront is easily accessible by TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) buses, subway and streetcars.

In York Quay Centre the whole family can enjoy concerts, live theatre and readings by the authors themselves. Artists work on their art pieces in open spaces in full view of the general public.

Outdoors there is a shallow pond that is used for canoe lessons. In the winter it turns into North America's largest artificial ice-skating rink. The area also hosts an Ice Canoe Race in late January, a Winterfest in February, a Jazz Fest in June, and an Authors' Festival in October.

Companies like Toronto Tours Ltd. offer Harbour and Island cruises, and ferries run daily to the islands.

The islands are a nice break from the concrete jungle that makes up Toronto. The islands make up more than 550 acres of parkland, with lots of trees everywhere. Some of the sandy beaches allow sunbathing in the nude.

Cars are not allowed on the islands, but anyone can rent rowboats or canoes. Centreville on Centre Island has an amusement park for the whole family, including a Ferris wheel, carousel and 18-hole mini golf.

The Harbourfront Centre on Queen's Quay is open year-round. Once a historical icehouse built in 1926, the center is a great family place, offering something for everyone. Concerts, dance performances and many cultural activities are held there regularly.

Down the street is Queen's Quay Terminal, a shopping mall with unique shops and restaurants. The mall was once a warehouse where goods shipped to Toronto were stored until delivered to stores all over the city.

Toronto's Harbourfront is a vibrant and fun place to see and be seen. Lined with luxury condominiums, Harbourfront is a popular neighbourhood for professional couples, old and young, as well as post secondary students.

While families with young children may prefer to live in the Suburbs, they love to visit Harbourfront on weekends.