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Residents are beginning to settle into Birch House, a new boutique rental community beside Toronto's Distillery District neighbourhood. Designed by BDP Quadrangle and Two Row Architects, Birch House is the second phase of Canary Landing, a 12-acre 100% purpose-built rental apartment community that is owned by the Dream Unlimited, Kilmer Group, and Tricon Residential partnership.
Situated at the northeast corner of Mill and Cherry streets, Birch House rises to 11 storeys and offers 237 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments and townhomes. The building's exterior features a distinctive brick facade patterned after Indigenous basket weaving, complemented by columns meant to evoke the look of birch bark. With the Anishnawbe Health Toronto Indigenous Health Centre next door, this architectural approach creates a dialogue between traditional motifs and contemporary design.
The developers partnered with Elastic Interiors as their interior designer, best known for their award-winning luxury resorts. The interiors come in two colour palettes — light and dark — and feature Italian-made Trevisana kitchen cabinets, Caesarstone countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Each unit includes luxury vinyl plank flooring, full-size in-suite washers and dryers, walk-in closets with organizers, and smart home features like Google Nest thermostats and keyless smart locks. Select units offer large terraces and Juliet balconies.
Birch House also offers its residents amenities aimed at nurturing the community and helping residents with their daily lives. The fitness centre, Club Apex, provides specialized equipment and hosts both in-person and virtual classes. Adjacent to this is The Cove, an area featuring an outdoor pool, steam room, and sauna for relaxation and recreation. With more and more Torontonians working hybrid or fully remote, The Node serves as an extension of the home office, offering a quiet gallery space suitable for individual work or meetings.
Residents can also enjoy the lobby lounge, private kitchen, and dining rooms for hosting gatherings, and outdoor terraces equipped with barbecues. Additional conveniences include a pet spa, guest suite, bike storage, and automated parcel lockers, all designed to streamline urban living.
Managed by Tricon Residential, a dedicated concierge team powered by Toronto Life and on-site resident experience coordinator are available to assist with everyday needs. The community resident portal and mobile app provide easy access to booking amenities, submitting maintenance requests, and staying connected with neighbours. Onsite maintenance technicians are available seven days a week.
Residents have exclusive access to curated programming and Tricon's exclusive partnerships with notable names like Toronto Life, Evergreen, Live Nation, and Innovative Fitness. Tricon has also developed several partnerships with restaurants and shops within the Distillery District and surrounding neighbourhood that residents will benefit from.
Professional interior design consultations are available through EQ3, offering personalized furniture solutions. Discounts on premium home goods from Fable allow residents to add unique touches to their living spaces, while cleaning services from Enjoy House Cleaning offer further conveniences.
Birch House’s location provides excellent connectivity to the rest of the city. Just steps away from the Distillery District and Corktown, residents have quick access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The area is well-served by bike paths and public transit, making the downtown core easily reachable.
Green spaces — including Corktown Common Park, the Lower Don River Trail, Cherry Beach, and Sugar Beach — provide opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. Birch House also participates in an initiative with Alvéole, a local beekeeping organization. By hosting honeybee hives, the community supports pollination efforts to help boost local biodiversity.
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| Related Companies: | BDP Quadrangle, Dream Unlimited, Egis, EllisDon, Jablonsky, Ast and Partners, NAK Design Strategies, RWDI Climate and Performance Engineering, Snaile Inc., Tricon Residential |
