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(1/2)Toronto’s new island is taking shape. Our latest blog summarizes what we heard throughout our initial public engagement spanning July to October 2025.....
Following the River: Shaping Toronto’s New Island | Waterfront Toronto
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February 6, 2026 at 8:31 PM
(1/2)Toronto’s new island is taking shape. Our latest blog summarizes what we heard throughout our initial public engagement spanning July to October 2025.....
TRCA has recorded more than 20 fish species in 2025 in the new river valley — including the river’s first Atlantic Salmon sighting in over a decade.
If you’re interested in how reshaping the river has helped bring aquatic life back, read here: t.co/4bA4G1hRha
If you’re interested in how reshaping the river has helped bring aquatic life back, read here: t.co/4bA4G1hRha
https://www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/26/news/toronto-don-river-fish-recovery
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January 27, 2026 at 7:28 PM
TRCA has recorded more than 20 fish species in 2025 in the new river valley — including the river’s first Atlantic Salmon sighting in over a decade.
If you’re interested in how reshaping the river has helped bring aquatic life back, read here: t.co/4bA4G1hRha
If you’re interested in how reshaping the river has helped bring aquatic life back, read here: t.co/4bA4G1hRha
Parks aren’t just for summer. Winter is one of the best times to be outside—the quiet, the snow, the fresh air! Biidaasige Park is a great place to slow down, ski, walk, and enjoy the season as it is.
January 20, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Parks aren’t just for summer. Winter is one of the best times to be outside—the quiet, the snow, the fresh air! Biidaasige Park is a great place to slow down, ski, walk, and enjoy the season as it is.
On Saturday, January 17, Lake Shore Blvd E westbound will be closed from Don Roadway to Cherry Street for a one day watermain installation on the Lake Shore Bridge. Weather date: Saturday, January 24.
Details: bit.ly/3LHoRtn
Details: bit.ly/3LHoRtn
Construction Notice #65: Port Lands Flood Protection & Lake Shore Boulevard East Projects | Waterfront Toronto
January 2025Construction Manager: EllisDon Traffic Notice
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January 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM
On Saturday, January 17, Lake Shore Blvd E westbound will be closed from Don Roadway to Cherry Street for a one day watermain installation on the Lake Shore Bridge. Weather date: Saturday, January 24.
Details: bit.ly/3LHoRtn
Details: bit.ly/3LHoRtn
RFP Alert: Floating Public Art Opportunity
Waterfront Toronto is seeking a professional artist or artist team to design a temporary floating artwork for Harbour Square Park Basin in summer 2026.
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/44uVwsu
Waterfront Toronto is seeking a professional artist or artist team to design a temporary floating artwork for Harbour Square Park Basin in summer 2026.
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/44uVwsu
December 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
RFP Alert: Floating Public Art Opportunity
Waterfront Toronto is seeking a professional artist or artist team to design a temporary floating artwork for Harbour Square Park Basin in summer 2026.
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/44uVwsu
Waterfront Toronto is seeking a professional artist or artist team to design a temporary floating artwork for Harbour Square Park Basin in summer 2026.
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/44uVwsu
(1/3)🚧 Traffic Update: Lake Shore Bridge Closure 🚧
Beginning at 9 PM on November 28, the westbound Lake Shore Bridge will close for up to 10 days to complete watermain and expansion-joint work.
Beginning at 9 PM on November 28, the westbound Lake Shore Bridge will close for up to 10 days to complete watermain and expansion-joint work.
Construction Notice #64: Port Lands Flood Protection & Lake Shore Boulevard East Projects | Waterfront Toronto
November 2025Construction Manager: EllisDon Traffic Notice
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November 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
(1/3)🚧 Traffic Update: Lake Shore Bridge Closure 🚧
Beginning at 9 PM on November 28, the westbound Lake Shore Bridge will close for up to 10 days to complete watermain and expansion-joint work.
Beginning at 9 PM on November 28, the westbound Lake Shore Bridge will close for up to 10 days to complete watermain and expansion-joint work.
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Update: Starting as early as late September, eastbound Eastern Avenue at Broadview will be reduced to one lane for watermain work. Some overnight full closures of the Don Valley Parkway on-ramp and the Broadview & Eastern intersection are expected, with possible nighttime noise.
Update: Starting as early as late September, eastbound Eastern Avenue at Broadview will be reduced to one lane for watermain work. Some overnight full closures of the Don Valley Parkway on-ramp and the Broadview & Eastern intersection are expected, with possible nighttime noise.
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September 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Update: Starting as early as late September, eastbound Eastern Avenue at Broadview will be reduced to one lane for watermain work. Some overnight full closures of the Don Valley Parkway on-ramp and the Broadview & Eastern intersection are expected, with possible nighttime noise.
Update: Starting as early as late September, eastbound Eastern Avenue at Broadview will be reduced to one lane for watermain work. Some overnight full closures of the Don Valley Parkway on-ramp and the Broadview & Eastern intersection are expected, with possible nighttime noise.
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That was fun! Let's do it 9 more times. You've got next weekend and the weekend after to catch on the @tosoarch.bsky.social boat tours as part of the Water/Fall festival! Thank you to @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social and Waterfront BIA for making this possible 🩵🛥️
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September 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
That was fun! Let's do it 9 more times. You've got next weekend and the weekend after to catch on the @tosoarch.bsky.social boat tours as part of the Water/Fall festival! Thank you to @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social and Waterfront BIA for making this possible 🩵🛥️
torontosocietyofarchitects.ca/tours/
torontosocietyofarchitects.ca/tours/
Discover Biidaasige Park and the newly transformed Don River — with trails, play areas, and breathtaking waterfront views.
Visit the park daily from 5:30 a.m. to midnight at 51 Commissioners St, Toronto. www.youtube.com/watch?v=89n5...
Visit the park daily from 5:30 a.m. to midnight at 51 Commissioners St, Toronto. www.youtube.com/watch?v=89n5...
Opening Biidaasige Park And The New Don River
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August 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Discover Biidaasige Park and the newly transformed Don River — with trails, play areas, and breathtaking waterfront views.
Visit the park daily from 5:30 a.m. to midnight at 51 Commissioners St, Toronto. www.youtube.com/watch?v=89n5...
Visit the park daily from 5:30 a.m. to midnight at 51 Commissioners St, Toronto. www.youtube.com/watch?v=89n5...
Discover, connect, and celebrate at the Taste of East Waterfront! 🌊🍴 Join on Sat, Aug 30 (11AM–4PM) for food, art, games, tours & more along Queens Quay East.
August 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Discover, connect, and celebrate at the Taste of East Waterfront! 🌊🍴 Join on Sat, Aug 30 (11AM–4PM) for food, art, games, tours & more along Queens Quay East.
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🛶 We are thrilled to announce A Lake Story, a new commission by artist Melissa McGill! Join us Sep 27 & 28 to witness a procession of over 100 canoes moving in unison across Toronto’s eastern Waterfront, reflecting Lake Ontario’s colour story across the sky and water. thebentway.ca/news/the-ben...
The Bentway 'takes to the water' this September - The Bentway
Join the massive canoe procession: 500 Volunteers invited to bring an unprecedented artwork to life, and co-create with renowned artist Melissa McGill.
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August 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🛶 We are thrilled to announce A Lake Story, a new commission by artist Melissa McGill! Join us Sep 27 & 28 to witness a procession of over 100 canoes moving in unison across Toronto’s eastern Waterfront, reflecting Lake Ontario’s colour story across the sky and water. thebentway.ca/news/the-ben...
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July 31, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Weekly Photo: Have you been to Biidaasige Park yet? The weekend is here – a great time for a walk (or paddle) along the transformed Don River. Our team will be opening up the Visitor Centre in the park on specific dates, starting July 30. Check back here for dates: portlandsto.ca/visitorcentre/
July 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Weekly Photo: Have you been to Biidaasige Park yet? The weekend is here – a great time for a walk (or paddle) along the transformed Don River. Our team will be opening up the Visitor Centre in the park on specific dates, starting July 30. Check back here for dates: portlandsto.ca/visitorcentre/
Flashback Photo from 2024: The park on the west side of the island is being graded to the designed elevation. It won’t stay this smooth and flat for long, by next summer, this will be a park with over 6km of recreational trails, millions of plants & thousands of trees. portlandsto.ca/construction...
June 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Flashback Photo from 2024: The park on the west side of the island is being graded to the designed elevation. It won’t stay this smooth and flat for long, by next summer, this will be a park with over 6km of recreational trails, millions of plants & thousands of trees. portlandsto.ca/construction...
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Can Toronto finally fix its waterfront disconnect? Chris Glaisek (@waterfrontoronto.bsky.social), Ilana Altman (@thebentway.bsky.social), and Erika Potrz (@hoverlink.bsky.social) join @spaikin.bsky.social to talk Gardiner, tourism, public space, and what’s next for the 2.5km strip of Lake Ontario.
Why is Toronto's Waterfront Development So Complicated? | The Agenda
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May 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Can Toronto finally fix its waterfront disconnect? Chris Glaisek (@waterfrontoronto.bsky.social), Ilana Altman (@thebentway.bsky.social), and Erika Potrz (@hoverlink.bsky.social) join @spaikin.bsky.social to talk Gardiner, tourism, public space, and what’s next for the 2.5km strip of Lake Ontario.
Weekly Photo: Brrr! Hard to believe this chilly scene was just a few months ago. Taken in January, this photo looks west toward the Cherry Street South Bridge, capturing a frozen moment along the river.
May 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Weekly Photo: Brrr! Hard to believe this chilly scene was just a few months ago. Taken in January, this photo looks west toward the Cherry Street South Bridge, capturing a frozen moment along the river.
Save the date! Jane’s Walk 2025 is coming – and we’re taking you on a journey through the public art of West Don Lands and the new park that will begin to open this summer in Port Lands. Info below⬇️
April 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Save the date! Jane’s Walk 2025 is coming – and we’re taking you on a journey through the public art of West Don Lands and the new park that will begin to open this summer in Port Lands. Info below⬇️
Weekly Photo: There’s more happening in the Port Lands than meets the eye! Whether you're driving, biking, or walking by, it’s easy to miss the behind-the-scenes action. In this photo, crews are busy moving rock near what will soon become Canoe Cove. Big moves for a big transformation!
April 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Weekly Photo: There’s more happening in the Port Lands than meets the eye! Whether you're driving, biking, or walking by, it’s easy to miss the behind-the-scenes action. In this photo, crews are busy moving rock near what will soon become Canoe Cove. Big moves for a big transformation!
Weekly Photo: Can you guess where this is on site? If you said Fire Hall 30, you're spot on! ✅ This heritage building is getting an upgrade to get ready for its new life as the entrance pavilion to Biidaasige Park.
April 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Weekly Photo: Can you guess where this is on site? If you said Fire Hall 30, you're spot on! ✅ This heritage building is getting an upgrade to get ready for its new life as the entrance pavilion to Biidaasige Park.
Weekly Photo: Check out these two friends hanging out on Cherry Street North Bridge enjoying the view!
April 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Weekly Photo: Check out these two friends hanging out on Cherry Street North Bridge enjoying the view!
Weekly Photo: This stunning shot shows an excavator placing rip rap—large stones that serve as a protective layer over the Reactive Treatment Layer. The RTL, as we shared before, is a crucial environmental barrier installed at the riverbed to safeguard the restoration of the river and wetlands.
April 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Weekly Photo: This stunning shot shows an excavator placing rip rap—large stones that serve as a protective layer over the Reactive Treatment Layer. The RTL, as we shared before, is a crucial environmental barrier installed at the riverbed to safeguard the restoration of the river and wetlands.
Weekly Photo: Brr! This view looking east over the frozen river might just make you long for warmer days. But don’t worry—spring is on its way! Soon, the riverbanks, new park, and wetlands will come alive with fresh greenery and vibrant blooms.
March 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Weekly Photo: Brr! This view looking east over the frozen river might just make you long for warmer days. But don’t worry—spring is on its way! Soon, the riverbanks, new park, and wetlands will come alive with fresh greenery and vibrant blooms.
Weekly Photo: These two majestic hawks were spotted in the Port Lands early one morning this month, perched in the wetland on the north side of the new river. It's wonderful to see nature already reclaiming these naturalized spaces!
March 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Weekly Photo: These two majestic hawks were spotted in the Port Lands early one morning this month, perched in the wetland on the north side of the new river. It's wonderful to see nature already reclaiming these naturalized spaces!
Weekly Photo: These two shots were taken nearly four years apart, from almost the same spot in the Port Lands! The 1-kilometer stretch of the newly revitalized river valley now serves as a dynamic outlet for the Don River, creating a vibrant flow where there was once stillness.
March 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Weekly Photo: These two shots were taken nearly four years apart, from almost the same spot in the Port Lands! The 1-kilometer stretch of the newly revitalized river valley now serves as a dynamic outlet for the Don River, creating a vibrant flow where there was once stillness.
(1/2) At Waterfront Toronto, we're working to create a vibrant, connected waterfront that belongs to everyone.
With the backing of federal, provincial and municipal governments we overcome the barriers to revitalization so that Toronto can take its place among the world's top waterfronts.
With the backing of federal, provincial and municipal governments we overcome the barriers to revitalization so that Toronto can take its place among the world's top waterfronts.
March 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
(1/2) At Waterfront Toronto, we're working to create a vibrant, connected waterfront that belongs to everyone.
With the backing of federal, provincial and municipal governments we overcome the barriers to revitalization so that Toronto can take its place among the world's top waterfronts.
With the backing of federal, provincial and municipal governments we overcome the barriers to revitalization so that Toronto can take its place among the world's top waterfronts.