Cityplace, Toronto Neighbourhood Guide: A Modern Mecca of High Rises

This inclusive residential neighbourhood is situated between Bathurst Street and Spadina Avenue just north of the Gardiner Expressway. A new neighbourhood established in the early 2000s, this community is within walking distance of landmarks like the Rogers Centre and Scotiabank Arena. CityPlace offers an inclusive community with its own park and community centre for those who thrive in a metropolitan lifestyle.

CityPlace is a newer residential neighbourhood created in the early 2000s on the former Spadina Street yards, which formed part of the Canadian National Railway. CityPlace was advertised as a  $2-billion development by Concord Adex. In 2003, the developer completed the first condo buildings and townhomes. Main attractions are an outdoor public art gallery and park designed by Canadian artist, Douglas Coupland. 

This interesting architectural vision now contains 5,000+ condo units housing Torontonians of all ages and cultures, making it one of the highest density neighbourhoods in Toronto.

CityPlace, developed in the early 2000s, is a cluster of condominium buildings featuring 5,000+ condo units. This neighbourhood features 20+ condo buildings ranging from mid-rise to highrise towers. There is also a mix of condo townhouses in the area.

The best-known residences at CityPlace are the Parade Towers, which are connected by a skybridge on the 28th and 29th floors. The skybridge is an architectural masterpiece in itself and houses two luxury suites on its upper floor. The Sky Lounge, a meeting place for residents of the Parade Towers, is on the lower floor.

The nearby Toronto Entertainment District offers upbeat offerings ranging from plays at Princess of Wales Theatre, concerts at Roy Thomson Hall ,and the Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Additionally, the iconic Scotiabank Arena and Rogers Centre host a wide range of sporting events and concerts from Toronto Raptors games to Elton John concerts. The nearby Ripley’s Aquarium displays rare and multicoloured wildlife.

Artspace, an outdoor public art gallery, beautifies this neighbourhood with art installations and sculptures scattered throughout the area that complement the modernist architecture of the condo buildings. The feature art piece here is Red Canoe, created by Canadian artist, Douglas Coupland. This masterpiece is situated at the south end of the park and overlooks the Gardiner Expressway, embellishing the entranceway to the city.

The Fashion District provides inspiration for individualized fashion. This district originally housed old textile factories and warehouses that have been converted into clothing boutiques, artist studios, offices, and condos. Situated in the area between Spadina Avenue and Bathurst Street, you’ll find specialty shops like Livestock, which features popular streetwear, and King Textiles, offering yards of original fabric for creative fashion design.

Kensington Market is an eclectic collection of vintage boutiques, specialty grocers, bakeries,  cheese shops, and more. This open-air market features a wide range of food and clothing to browse on Sunday afternoons in a colourful and diverse neighbourhood.

This exclusive community has its own recreation centre — the Canoe Landing Community Recreation Centre on Fort York Boulevard. It includes two gymnasiums, a running track, a fitness studio, a dance studio, a spin studio, an indoor play space (designed by the Ontario Science Centre), and a rooftop running track. Residents can enjoy fitness and art classes and general interest and sports programs.

The imaginative Canoe Landing Park is centre stage in this neighbourhood. Designed by Canadian artist, Douglas Coupland, this eight-acre park and public art gallery features neighbourhood events and entertainment. It is also the home of the CityPlace farmer’s market and Movie Night in the Park.

Several other parks add to the green space in this area, including Garrison Common Park, Roundhouse Park, and HTO Park. The adjacent Waterfront Trail also offers a diversion from city life.

This exclusive community has its own recreation centre — the Canoe Landing Community Recreation Centre on Fort York Boulevard. It includes two gymnasiums, a running track, a fitness studio, a dance studio, a spin studio, an indoor play space (designed by the Ontario Science Centre), and a rooftop running track. Residents can enjoy fitness and art classes and general interest and sports programs.

Situated at the bottom of downtown, this neighbourhood is close to Lakeshore Boulevard, the Gardiner Expressway, and the Don Valley Parkway. The TTC streetcar also operates frequent service along Bathurst, Spadina, and Harbourfront. Union Station is within walking distance and provides access to the GO train, GO buses, and the subway.

This downtown neighbourhood offers access to the best that Toronto has to offer! Close to Union Station and the surrounding expressways, CityPlace is a well-designed hub attracting young professionals and couples looking for a contemporary way of living.