Entries by Roy Bhandari

Urbanation Reveal 2013-Q3 Condo Sales

Urbanation have released their Q3 market results today for 2013 with a couple of key takeaways: 3,049 New Condo Apartments sold in Q3, down 8% from 2012 Projected 13,000 units to sell in 2013 (down from 17,997 in 2012 and 28,190 in 2011) Averaged three year total brings it back in line with historical trends (18,000-20,000) Urbanation…

Canary Park to Launch Second Phase of Canary District

The Canary District project is a multi-phase development in the West Don Lands in what will ultimately become the Pan Am Village in Toronto.  Construction for the entire neighbourhood is well underway (and if you haven’t been to the area recently, we recommend you check it out – you’ll barely recognize it!).  We wrote about the…

Yorkville Plaza Phase 2 to Launch as Cumberland Tower

Camrost-Felcorp are getting ready to lift the lid on the second phase of Yorkville Plaza (the renovated condominiums at the old Four Seasons Hotel) with confirmation that the project will be known as “Cumberland Tower at Yorkville Plaza”. Cumberland Tower at Yorkville Plaza is located at Cumberland and Avenue, in the heart of Yorkville Cumberland…

Bazis to Bring 6 Star Quality to 1 Yorkville

1 Yorkville is a special kind of address.  Located at the corner of Yonge & Yorkville, Bazis are committed to bringing the best condominium tower in the neighbourhood, and that is no straight forward task. “There is simply no other address like this,” says Michael Gold, president of Bazis. “This is a building that will…

27 Images From Toronto’s New Landmark Aquarium

The Ripley’s Aquarium (located at the base of the CN Tower) has been open for a couple of weeks and based on the constant line ups, Torontonians cannot get enough (pro tip: buy your tickets online before you arrive to skip the line ups – especially on the weekends!).  The Aquarium will become a Toronto landmark…

12 Incredible Images Taken from the CN Tower

The pictures below highlight two things: a) our City looks amazing from the CN Tower and b) Toronto has some incredible photographers. Below are a collection of some of our favourite pictures of Toronto as taken from the CN Tower. WEST SUNSET NORTH EAST Photo credits: Naibank ​Nechai Photo HJelle Ben West maeshu ziadchatila Johannes Lietz Zouboulis

Madonna Themed Gym Opens at Aura

Aura Condominiums recently opened the doors to Canada’s first Madonna themed “Hard Candy” gym.  The 42,000sq.ft. gym is one of the largest in any condominium building in Toronto and will be free for residences but will also offer membership to the public for $99 per month. ​ The gym features work outs that Madonna herself to defy…

1 Yorkville Reveals Stunning Rendering

We already knew that Bazis was planning something stunning for their landmark condominium site at Yonge & Yorkville (1 Yorkville Condos).  The design forward developer has been responsible for some of the most eye catching condominiums in Toronto over the past few years (think Exhibit Condos, Emerald Park Condos and E Condos) and we expected…

Toronto’s Newest Landmark Reveals Brand New Penthouses

When completed, Aura Condominiums will stand an incredible 78 Storeys and house over 900 condominium suites, incredible retail space which includes Bed Bath & Beyond, Bank of Montreal and Marshalls (among many others), and brand new restaurants including REDS Tavern, Duke’s Refreshers and Scaddabush. Aura Condominiums startign to make a real impact on the Toronto Skyline…

One Park Place South Launches with Incredible Prices & Incentives

The revitalization of Regent Park is well under way with Daniels enjoying enormous success with the revitalization attracting attention from all over the world.  One Park Place South Tower is the fifth condominium (after One Cole, One Park West, Paintbox and One Park Place) in the second (of five) phases of the Regent Park revitalization.…

SQ Condos Brings Downtown Master Planned Community

Tridel are one of GTA’s oldest and most trusted developers.  Their resume is second-to-none and their trophy cabinet boast countless awards and accolades. Tridel bringing forward thinking and eye catching designs to Queen & Spadina Their latest project is bringing brand new and modern housing to Alexandra Park at Queen & Spadina with SQ Condos.…

DNA3 Announce Loblaws On Ground Floor

Canderel have announced Loblaws will be occupying 10,000 sq.ft. on the ground floor of of their flagship King West condominium project, DNA3.  The announcement is seen as a major coup with the developer adding a much needed grocery store along the King West stretch.  Investors at DNA3 will be thrilled with the added value a…

Condos & GO Transit: A Marriage Made in Heaven

Condominiums on transit lines have always been an important feature.  Traditionally that means Subway and Streetcar Lines, but for the first time in the G.T.A. a developer will be bringing a new condominium with direct connection to a GO station.  Introducing: On The GO Mimico Condos. On The GO Mimico is directly connected to the…

Globe & Mail to Open New HQ on King East

Globe & Mail will be relocating their headquarters to King East and will become the head tenant of a stunning new office building which will add over 5,000 new jobs to the East side of Toronto.   Toronto East has been undergoing a huge revitalization and the master plan is now coming together with jobs…