Neighborhood West Don Lands-Canary District is a master-planned neighbourhood that has been developed under the watchful eye of Waterfront Toronto ensuring adherence to strict guidelines for design and sustainability. The result is a truly 21st Century neighbourhood. West Don Lands has adopted many ideas from leading urban revitalization projects around the world. For example; Woonerfs – an innovative streetscape – commonly seen in European cities, are designed to harmoniously weave pedestrians, cyclists and motorists together through neighbourhood streets. West Don Lands will also be awash in culture with public art installations being a focal point of this neighbourhood. West Don Lands has been carefully planned to include people of all ages who want to live, work and play in a vibrant community located just minutes from Toronto’s downtown core. All east/west streets in the neighbourhood connect with the award-winning Don River Park, which is destined to become a signature landmark for this neighbourhood. The north/south streets in West Don Lands will connect with established roads that feed into adjacent neighbourhoods ensuring West Don Lands connectivity to Toronto’s urban core. Speaking of connectivity West Don Lands will also feature a state-of-the-art high-speed broadband network in keeping with Waterfront Toronto’s intelligent community initiative. The Canary District comprises 36 acres within the West Don Lands. This master-planned community sprang to life in 2015 as the Athletes Village for the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. These residences have since been converted to condominiums as well as community housing and residences for nearby George Brown College. Canary District is essentially a self-contained 21st-century urban village. The Canary District is one of the most connected communities in Toronto. It ranks highly when it comes to convenience and access to public transit.

 

Area Amenities  West Don Lands is part of Waterfront Toronto’s massive Blue Edge revitalization project where the City meets the water. This neighbourhood features parks and trails that connect residents to the water. The largest of these parks in Corktown Common located within the Canary District. This 18-acre park is set in a natural landscape and includes a spacious playground with water features, picnic areas, a dog run, trails, and a multi-functional pavilion with a stage that will be the focal point for community events. The award-winning Sugar Beach Park and Underpass Park is located on the doorstep of this neighbourhood.In keeping with the connectivity theme of this neighbourhood, West Don Lands is part of an 1800-km trail network that includes The Martin Goodman a multi-use path that traverses the entire length of the Toronto waterfront. West Don Lands also connects to the Lower Don Recreational Trail which runs along the Don River and provides access north to the popular Evergreen Brickworks. The Cooper Koo YMCA is a state-of-the-art recreational facility that serves as a community hub with meeting rooms and community spaces. This 82,000 square foot facility features a large gymnasium, swimming pool, and fitness studios. The state-of-the-art space will offer an array of programs to the community including Health & Fitness, Day Camps, Community Programs, and a 30,000 square foot green roof

 

Lifestyle You can walk or bike in just a few minutes to the St. Lawrence Market, Distillery District, and Harbourfront. While not yet completed the master plan for Canary District includes a dramatic revitalization of Front Street that will feature a lively pedestrian promenade lined with shops and restaurants, so Canary District residents will have their own self contained village. A great selection of businesses have opened up in this neighbourhood including: Gears Bike Shop, OpusGlow Concept Spa, and Running Room, Dark Horse Espresso Bar, Tabule Souk, Think Fitness, and Fuel open. For up to date information on openings and new announcements please visit www.canarydistrict.com/retail.

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Building West Don Lands condominium buildings are mid-rise with contemporary facades and exteriors ranging from glass, steel and brick. These buildings are designed to fit in with the surrounding architecture and landscape. The housing mix includes condominium units as well as townhomes.

Schools Jarvis Collegiate Institute • St. Patrick Catholic Secondary • St. Joseph's College • St. Michael's Choir • Rosedale Heights School of the Arts • Collège français secondaire • ÉÉC du Sacré-Coeur • É Élém Gabrielle-Roy • Queen Alexandra Middle • Dundas Junior Public

   

Transit The public transit system can be an easy, cost-effective and efficient way of getting around the city, accessible from your neighbourhood. Street car is available at Front Street, King Street, and Parliament that will easily connect you to the Yonge & Bloor subway lines. The DVP & Gardener Expressway are steps away.