For years, Toronto’s Queen Elizabeth Docks were remnants of Toronto’s industrial past, covered in parking lots and former warehouse buildings that once served the marine-transport industry. Now, after decades of planning, an exciting transformation is underway and a new mixed-used neighbourhood is starting to emerge right at the water’s edge.
Join the TSA on a tour as they explore East Bayfront, a new neighbourhood currently under construction where design and innovation are leading the way! At the centre of this tour are some of the city’s most forward-looking buildings and spaces: from parks and sculptures that double up as stormwater treatment plants to a new generation of tall buildings made entirely out of wood. Along the way they’ll discuss the difficult task of masterplanning a neighbourhood, how the early guidelines are now taking shape in the built environment, and the different strategies being employed to ensure East Bayfront’s success in our ever-changing city. If you’re looking to understand the future of city-building in Toronto, this is a tour you can’t miss!
Logistics
Starting Point: 3 Lower Jarvis St, Toronto
End Point: Aqualuna, 155 Merchants' Wharf, Toronto
All TSA Walking Tours require prior registration. You can register online anytime prior to the start of the tour. Walk-ins will be accommodated pending tour capacity and exact change is required ($15, HST included). Please note the TSA Membership discount is only available for tickets purchased online.
This tour is 1.5-2 hours long and only includes exterior stops. Your tour guide will be equipped with a microphone and speaker system to ensure you’re able to hear the tour clearly and the tour will find places to sit in the shade whenever possible.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the tour begins for your tour guide to check you in. We encourage you to go paperless—you can use either your digital ticket or your name for check-in.
TSA tours take place rain or shine, so please double check the weather on the day of your tour and dress appropriately. Should inclement weather require tour cancellation, the TSA will reach out in advance of the tour to the email/phone number you shared when registering.
Accessibility
The TSA strives to host inclusive, accessible tours that enable all attendees to fully engage with the experience. TSA walking tours take place on mostly flat terrain, such as city sidewalks and paths. To notify the TSA of any accommodations you may need, or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact the TSA at tsa@torontosocietyofarchitects.ca.
Additional Upcoming Dates
June 28, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
July 12, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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