The transformative redevelopment of Toronto's harbourside lands, or "blue edge" in Waterfront Toronto parlance, continues with Tridel and Hines' Aquavista at Bayside. The 12-storey, Arquitectonica-designed development, currently in its marketing phase, is the second condominium development for the Bayside community south of Queens Quay and east of Lower Sherbourne, which will contain residential, office, retail, and public spaces, including an extension of the popular granite-paved Waterfront Promenade.

Aerial view of Aquavista, image courtesy of Tridel

The project offers one-bedroom suites starting from from $370,000, signature suites from $955,000, and the ultimate, two-storey penthouses from $2.4 million. The U-shaped massing of the development allows lake views from most suites, while residents with eastern exposure will face Aitken Place Park, a new public space set to become the heart of the Bayside community.

Map of the Bayside community showing the location of Aitken Place Park, image courtesy of Waterfront Toronto

Aitken Place Park is being envisioned by Waterfront Toronto as a central neighbourhood amenity for residents of the Bayside neighbourhood. Preliminary plans for the City-owned and operated, .75 acre park to include a children’s play area and a multi-use lawn area for passive recreational uses and neighbourhood events, with types of programming to be determined in a consultation process with the public and stakeholders, scheduled to start this Spring.

To be designed by Scott Torrance Landscape Architect Inc. and Thomas Balsley Associates, the park will be accessible from Queens Quay to the north, and from Merchants' Wharf on the south. The design for this community space will be put before the Waterfront Design Review Panel for feedback before construction commences, expected for Spring of 2016. Completion of the park is currently slated for the Summer of 2017.

Park and lake views at Aquavista, image courtesy of Tridel

In addition to unique perks of living in this new neighbourhood by the lake, the park, and the waterfront promenade, residents of Aquavista will enjoy amenities like a game room, gym, movie room, party room, roof deck, sauna, and a swimming pool.

Outdoor pool at Aquavista, image courtesy of Tridel

Aquavista is now celebrating the Grand Opening of its presentation centre at 261 Queens Quay East. You can learn more about the project in person by visiting from Monday to Thursday, 11 AM to 7 PM, or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from noon to 6 PM.

East side of Aquavista and Aitken Place Park, image courtesy of Tridel

The development, which is targeted for environmentally sustainable LEED Platinum certification, is currently slated for completion in the Summer of 2018.

Additional information and renderings can be found in our Aquavista at Bayside dataBase file, linked below. Want to get involved in the discussion? Check out the associated Forum threads, or leave a comment using the space provided at the bottom of this page.