Thanks to blackflag for organizing these pics in the canada forum.
Most people don't know how nice our waterfront is so here are some pics of it

Some people think the waterfront is a wasteland like in the 60's
mid 1960's
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/5756/28toronto42sl1960s7ij.jpg

but it has change greatly just along witht he rest of the city
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/5679/1p92400396si.jpg
http://img230.exs.cx/img230/5581/pict46141dk.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/8415/5446imgp1906aa8ea.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/7209/5446imgp2013a6hx.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/573/337557045py.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/5751/evening20gr.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/2213/harbour10fr.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/1236/harbour21md.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/4173/harbour35oi.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/2509/harbourside17qw.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/8755/harbourside33sh.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/8803/island14ru.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/5373/lakeontario2gr.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/4541/p61600083ja.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/9247/pict04590om.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/7181/pict04607ao.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/377/pict37455ns.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/5720/pict37592sr.jpg
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http://img230.exs.cx/img230/918/pict40048ew.jpg
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http://img230.exs.cx/img230/9313/pict39365le.jpg
http://img230.exs.cx/img230/5985/pict39733cc.jpg
http://img230.exs.cx/img230/1120/pict40069wk.jpg
http://img230.exs.cx/img230/2167/pict40323ds.jpg
http://img230.exs.cx/img230/563/pict46088yh.jpg
http://img230.exs.cx/img230/6308/pict46275fw.jpg
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http://img230.exs.cx/img230/5972/pict46618oo.jpg
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http://img230.exs.cx/img230/704/pict46846oe.jpg
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http://img230.exs.cx/img230/6683/pict49929rt.jpg
http://img230.exs.cx/img230/5682/pict50093kx.jpg

we also have nude beaches
http://img230.exs.cx/img230/8810/pict50143de.jpg
http://img230.exs.cx/img230/2761/pict50185fn.jpg
http://img230.exs.cx/img230/258/pict50204wb.jpg
http://img230.exs.cx/img230/1600/pict50278uj.jpg
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http://img230.exs.cx/img230/691/pict50484jq.jpg
http://img230.exs.cx/img230/2924/pict50516cx.jpg
http://img230.exs.cx/img230/130/pict50687zv.jpg
http://img230.exs.cx/img230/8278/pict50769wy.jpg
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http://img230.exs.cx/img230/7894/pict54214vj.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/5264/lakeontario1sw.jpg
http://img230.exs.cx/img230/2109/pict40227fc.jpg
http://img196.exs.cx/img196/9245/torontoskylinecanvas2jh.jpg
http://img196.exs.cx/img196/8493/waterfront14fw.jpg
http://img121.exs.cx/img121/9008/34471001crw33152fn.jpg

Now for the Scarborough bluffs, yes it's still in the city
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/7633/140a13abluffs24xk.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/8449/bluffs296007ja.jpg
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/9859/marina20cb.jpg
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/waterfront/images/bluffs2.jpg
http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/albums/album31/bluffs4_b_wcopyweb.sized.jpg
http://erdem.altinbilek.com/images/bluffs05.jpg

this one looks like HongKong
http://img219.exs.cx/img219/5679/1p92400396si.jpg

Thank you , thank you thank you. It is so nice to see pics of TO that are not just of the stupid over used over payed CN tower!

no problem

Looks very nice. Makes you long for the warmer months, eh? :D

Oh man, great pictures. You make me wanna move back to Toronto. I miss Toronto a lot. Thanx for sharing.

Looks very nice. Makes you long for the warmer months, eh? :D

once march is done it will be clear sailing for about 7 months

Very nice pics !! I didn't know this side of Toronto !!

Toronto's harbourfront is going through a renewal process that will involve various projects to beautify the area. Can't wait until they're done. Anyways... if you want to see nice harbourfronts in Canada, I would recommend you look at Vancouver.

^ even withut the renewal the waterfront is still amazing.

Very nice pics !! I didn't know this side of Toronto !!

even many people in toronto don't know this side

Amazing.

some more bluffs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v339/drjoe12/canada%20scenery/Bluffers5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v339/drjoe12/canada%20scenery/36068229.jpg

Awesome pics and city

Nice pictures, i want to goto Toronto same day, ive been to Vancouver but no the big T.

What the hell is this though?....

http://img230.exs.cx/img230/2109/pict40227fc.jpg

I beleive that is Ontario Place.

Alot of asian influence in the high rise condo dept.

I like how Toronto has built up well along the waterfront, I dunno where the Rochester Ferry ports...but it looks to be as if there is more to do at the Toronto waterfront, I have been there before and was okay with the city...it's looking bigger now and I admire the growth.

One question...and if one of the knowledgable Toronto forumers could PM this...what is Torontos industry? what is the big boom from? and what kind of markets keep the city going on an upward scale?

looking good.

*Nude beach huh? you couldn't put one of those in WNY, everyone here is a fat ass

You could say its just because Toronto is Canada's leading city in almost everything, and because of that, it's the only REAL 'big city' in the country, so everyone is moving and employed in Toronto. In the US, there are many 'big cities' throughout the country, so there is more choice if one wants to work and live a huge metro.

Alot of asian influence in the high rise condo dept.

I like how Toronto has built up well along the waterfront, I dunno where the Rochester Ferry ports...but it looks to be as if there is more to do at the Toronto waterfront, I have been there before and was okay with the city...it's looking bigger now and I admire the growth.

One question...and if one of the knowledgable Toronto forumers could PM this...what is Torontos industry? what is the big boom from? and what kind of markets keep the city going on an upward scale?

looking good.

*Nude beach huh? you couldn't put one of those in WNY, everyone here is a fat ass

Nice pictures, i want to goto Toronto same day, ive been to Vancouver but no the big T.

What the hell is this though?....



yep it's ontario place, builted in the 60's for canada's 100 birthday i think


Toronto's growth is fulled by it's very divisified econmy which prevents it from having a downturn. Aswell it's high levels of immigration keeps demands high in the service industry and especially for homes and condos and as a result the construction industry is very Strong. The city also has 3 major universities and many colleges which give the city a very educated workforce that feeds the knowledge industry very well.

Great pictures. Toronto is truely a city to follow.

One question...and if one of the knowledgable Toronto forumers could PM this...what is Torontos industry? what is the big boom from? and what kind of markets keep the city going on an upward scale?


A major factor that's driving the current residential high-rise boom is an inflated real-estate market. I guess that sounds obvious, but the fact is that most single-dwelling and townhouse units are far beyond the reach of the average person, and so alot of people are buying condo's instead.

To put it in perspective: I bought a 1600 sq/ft house in Hamilton for 150k. In Toronto, 150k would buy a 500 sq/ft condo. A house might start at around 350-400k, but it's likely a piece of shit or in a not-so-nice area (I've seen post-war brick boxes get listed for a million.... it's insane. Check out www.mls.ca for listings). I refused to live in a condo, so I moved to Hamilton, if you're wondering.

As for what's driving Toronto's workforce, I'm not entirely sure. Toronto is strong in manufacturing, medical research, high-tech industries, and is the 4th largest financial centre in NA. Toronto also has a large creative scene, with television production, design, architecture (my field), and is only second to NYC and London for theatre production. Also, as someone mentioned, being the largest city in Canada attracts alot of regional headquarters. I think its a case of the sum is greater than it's parts.

great, pics... nice thread !

*Cough* Revive *Cough*

You could say its just because Toronto is Canada's leading city in almost everything, and because of that, it's the only REAL 'big city' in the country, so everyone is moving and employed in Toronto. In the US, there are many 'big cities' throughout the country, so there is more choice if one wants to work and live a huge metro.


You have to be joking.

Missed this thread the first time around.

Fantastic assembly of shots.

wow, suprise to see this thread back.

Awesome!

Might aswell add some more pics

http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050904/RIMG0189.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050904/RIMG0194.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050904/RIMG0199.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050904/RIMG0204.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050904/RIMG0242.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050904/RIMG0249.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050904/RIMG0250.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050904/RIMG0257.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050904/RIMG0265.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050904/RIMG0393.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050904/RIMG0404.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050904/RIMG0405.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050904/RIMG0410.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050904/RIMG0420.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050904/RIMG0418.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050904/RIMG0445.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050624/RIMG0177.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050624/RIMG0181.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050624/RIMG0193.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20050624/RIMG0195.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Gingerbread_Man/P7300006.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Gingerbread_Man/P7300016.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Gingerbread_Man/P7300018.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Gingerbread_Man/P7300019.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/Gingerbread_Man/P7300026.jpg

Mostly thanks to hkskyline

*cough* Revive *cough*

Whow. Great pics!
Originally Posted by canada_habs2004
You could say its just because Toronto is Canada's leading city in almost everything, and because of that, it's the only REAL 'big city' in the country, so everyone is moving and employed in Toronto. In the US, there are many 'big cities' throughout the country, so there is more choice if one wants to work and live a huge metro.
What about Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton???

Whow. Great pics!

What about Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton???


No other city in Canada matters. All hail Toronto!!!

Some people really know how to perpetuate the arrogant Torontonian stereotype.

Anyways those pictures of the waterfront are tight.
when is that huge piece of waterfront that the feds were going to redevolop going to get started. Is that project still on the books or has it been derailed?

No other city in Canada matters. All hail Toronto!!!

Some people really know how to perpetuate the arrogant Torontonian stereotype.

Anyways those pictures of the waterfront are tight.
when is that huge piece of waterfront that the feds were going to redevolop going to get started. Is that project still on the books or has it been derailed?


the waterfront is continually being developed and has been for the last couple of decades. There are currently a number of projects going on and more that will begin in the summer.

Where is this?

http://img230.exs.cx/img230/130/pict50687zv.jpg

nice. :)

Toronto Islands.

As far as the Central Waterfront goes, there is about $500 million in construction slated for 2006 (not including the many condo projects of course)...HTO is u/c... the West Don Lands and East Bayfront are all approved and ready to start construction in 2006...one phase of the new promenade is finished, with phase 2 starting in 2006...the Princes' Gates are getting a major reno...the new Watercourse is u/c (isn't it supposed to host the Dragon Boat World Cup or something? )....and the new Film Port project has been given the green light.

Personally, I love the reno job on Tip Top...it's well...a Tip Top job they did, although it's just a private condo development.

As for the bulk of the Portlands (east side of the inner harbour), it will be a long term project...I see the parkland parts developed first...and the improvements to Cherry Beach weren't massive, but was nice. There are too many owners involved there...feds, province, the city, and a lot of private. The biggest favour the feds could do, is pull the plug on the Harbour Commision...they are just a fuking albatros around the city's neck.







KGB

thanks. looks nice. :)

I really like Toronto, even without the beautiful waterfront. But, it was really great to take a night time boat ride and see the skyline. It is amazing.

The Toronto Island

http://images.airliners.net/photos/photos/5/3/8/878835.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d156/sudburyboy/DSC00761.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d156/sudburyboy/23149d8f.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d156/sudburyboy/DSC00760.jpg

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http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d156/sudburyboy/DSC00697.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d156/sudburyboy/DSC00715.jpg

took these about a month ago, Had never been to TO before, whoa its amazing, blows my mind..

Those pics don't belong here Sudbury, thats not the waterfront. There are several otrher photo T.O. threads that could use your contribution though.

i know its not waterfront but many of the other pics are not waterfront either, im simply trying to show the main cluster, sry

^^ Yeah they are. :D

i know its not waterfront but many of the other pics are not waterfront either, im simply trying to show the main cluster, sry

All the other pics are somewhat related to the waterfront, your pics are completed detached from the waterfront. You should take them out of this tread and put them somewhere else. :sleepy: