Our Top August Events!

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Posted 01 Aug 2011 — by admin
Category Greektown on the Danforth, Green, Harbourfront, St. Lawrence Market, Toronto Event, Urban Living

An August full of fantastic events means there is still half of the summer left to enjoy!

Taste of the DanforthAre you a “glass half empty” or “glass half full” thinker? We are officially at the half-way point of summer. Though it may be tempting to think of the summer as “half over,” our top August events will have you agreeing that there is still half of the summer left to enjoy!

1. Open Roof Festival: June 16 – September 1, 2011

In support of Toronto’s independent film community, the Open Roof Festival is “more than just a night at the movies.” With refreshments, a local band, and a feature indie film, this Festival is an outdoor summer party experience!

August’s films include Nowhere Boy, Rodman Flender’s Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop, Beginners and Submarine. Bands include The Wilderness of Manitoba, Locomotive 8, Lynn Miles, Yuka and The Junction.

The Open Roof Festival is held in the parking lot of Amsterdam Brewery at 21 Bathurst Street. You can purchase tickets onsite (cash only) – even if the website (www.openrooffestival.com) says that the event is sold out, a block of tickets will be reserved at the door. Doors open at 7:30pm; the band plays at 8pm and the film begins at 9pm.

2. SummerWorks Theatre Festival: August 4 – 14, 2011

The largest juried festival in Canada featuring mostly new Canadian plays, SummerWorks prides itself in bringing Toronto “the most provocative and powerful theatre in the country.”

In addition to the Theatre Festival, the SummerWorks Music Series will be an excellent opportunity to enjoy the work of local performing artists. Including some of Canada’s best musicians from just about every genre, this Indie Theatre and Arts Festival features something for everyone!

The Festival takes place from August 4th to 14th; tickets are $10 per performance (including the SummerWorks Music Series) and can be purchased at the Arts Box Office (located at Theatre Passe Muraille, at 16 Ryerson Avenue) or by phone. Music Series tickets can also be purchased from Rotate This and Soundscapes. For more information, go to www.summerworks.ca.

3. Taste of the Danforth: August 5 – 7, 2011

It’s that time of year again – the Taste of the Danforth comes to showcase the very best of the Greektown! Read More

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L Tower Condos

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Posted 12 Jul 2011 — by admin
Category Architecture, Downtown Yonge, Entertainment District, New Project, St. Lawrence Market, Toronto Condos, Urban Design, Urban Living

“Premiere Suites” offer new opportunity to purchase a unit at L Tower.

L Tower CondosA joint development by Castlepoint Realty, Fernbrook Homes and Cityzen Development, L Tower will be a sleek, 57-storey building at the southeast corner of Yonge and Front. Designed by “star-chitect” Daniel Libeskind, the tower will take the shape of a streamlined “l,” accentuated by a glass and steel facade. Located right next to the Financial District to the west and St. Lawrence Market to the east, L Tower is ideally located within walking distance to every convenience you could require or desire.

Most of the 600 suites at the L Tower have already been purchased, but the recently released “Premiere Suites” have created a new opportunity for urban dwellers to own their own home in this fabulously popular new development. The Premiere Suites are located on floors 3 through 12 and are accessible via a private bank of elevators. With 10-foot ceilings, one-bedroom plus den and two-bedroom floor plans, and sizes ranging from 540 to 825 square feet, this new collection of units offer all the best of the L Tower. Most of the suites will feature balconies and all include expansive windows with fantastic views of downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario.

All of L Tower’s suites offer interiors designed by Munge & Leung and include engineered hardwood floors, granite kitchen countertops, Miele stainless steel appliances and marble bathroom countertops. Choose between ceramic or porcelain kitchen flooring and a selection of porcelain, ceramic or mosaic tumbled marble for your backsplash. Bathrooms include an insulated soaker tub and your choice of marble, porcelain or ceramic floor tiles. Beyond your suite, L Tower’s amenities include a swimming pool, cardio and resistance workout rooms, saunas, a party room with caterer’s kitchen, library, private cinema and a 24-hour Concierge.

L Tower will get you where you need to go in a hurry. Conveniently located right above the Yonge subway line, steps away from Union Station, and easily accessible from the Gardiner Espressway and the DVP, traveling both near and far is a thing of ease. Nearby neighbourhoods include the Financial District, Entertainment District, St. Lawrence Market, while nearby urban hot spots are only steps away.

Remaining L-Tower Premiere Suites are limited, and occupancy is slated for Fall 2012, so don’t hesitate to contact Heikki Walden today!

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Our Top Ten July Events!

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Posted 01 Jul 2011 — by admin
Category Bloordale Village, Church & Wellesley, The Beaches, Toronto Event

With so many things to do in Toronto this month, why bother going to the cottage?!

Toronto Pride Festival

Image by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Though your friends and colleagues (and mayor!) may be heading to the cottage, there’s plenty to do in Toronto  this month – we actually had a difficult time cutting it down to “a top ten!” With parades, festivals, summer theatre, and Toronto’s most famous summer food festival, why leave the City this July?

1. Dream in High Park: June 28 – September 4, 2011

A Toronto theatre tradition, this year’s Canadian Stage Dream in High Park features The Winter’s Tale, William Shakespeare’s fairytale of Bohemia and Sicilia. This tale has been described as both a psychological drama and a comedy, so regardless of your favourite Shakespearean genre, this play will be enjoyable for you and any fortunate companion(s) you bring along! After all, with gates opening at 6pm (the play starts at 8pm), this is the perfect opportunity for you to pack a picnic, relax on the hillside, and take in the beauty of High Park and a fantastic outdoor theatre performance with friends and family!

Admission is PWYC (with a suggested minimum donation of $20 for adults) and free for children 14 and under. To learn more about Dream in High Park, go to www.canadianstage.com/dream.

2. Toronto Pride Parade: July 3, 2011

Starting at 2pm on July 3rd, the Toronto Pride Parade will finish off our city’s Pride Week with a bang! It all gets underway at Church and Bloor, with the parade finishing at Church and Gerrard – find your spot on the route somewhere on Yonge between Bloor and Gerrard to be in the centre of all the action!

Pride Toronto encourages participation in the parade by all groups, including businesses, organizations, and community groups, suggesting that paraders tell their stories “through Art Direction, Costume Design, Choreography, (Sound/Music) Mix and Special Effects,” “go glitz & glam” and “be colourful and creative.” Needless to say, you can rest assured that this will be one vibrant and lively parade! Special mention will be awarded in several categories including “Best Art Direction,” Best Celebration of the Theme,” “Best Drag” and more!

To learn more about the Pride Parade, go to www.pridetoronto.com! Read More

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Post House Condos

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Posted 30 Jun 2011 — by admin
Category Green, St. Lawrence Market, Toronto Condos, Urban Living

New development in Toronto’s popular St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood!

Post House CondosNamed after Toronto’s First Post Office (which is just around the corner) Post House Condos is a fantastic new development in the popular and historic St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood. At eye level, Post House blends beautifully into its surroundings; located alongside a row of heritage buildings, the architecture features light-coloured materials for the street-level façade in an effort to reflect the Georgian architecture of the building’s namesake. Above, a glass tower soars to 21-storeys, giving the building a light and airy feel that is both contemporary and classic. A public walkway will lead residents through a revitalized courtyard which is designed to connect Post House with its neighbourhood.

Inside, the timeless theme continues. A European-inspired lounge with double-sided fireplace is surrounded by wood and marble feature walls, as well as wired metal furniture. Continue to your suite, where one of four contemporary interior colour schemes by Chapman Design Group will ensure that your home is as lovely on the inside as it is on the outside. European-style kitchens include modern quartz counters, custom-cabinetry, and stainless steel energy-efficient appliances. Spa-inspired bathrooms feature soaker tubs, glass-enclosed walk-in showers, and water-conserving fixtures. Suites range in size from 481 square feet to 1,155 square feet; floor plans include one bedroom, one bedroom + den, and two bedroom configurations. All suites offer oversized balconies or terraces, and will achieve the Toronto Green Development Standards at Tier 2. This special designation indicates that the developer has made an extra effort to create a sustainable building. Energy reduction features include the efficient appliances, an energy recovery ventilator for every suite, water conservation appliances, participation in a car-sharing program and bicycle racks. Read More

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Charlie Condos

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Posted 24 Jun 2011 — by admin
Category King West, New Project, Toronto Condos, Urban Design, Urban Living

Ideal location, fantastic amenities, and designer interiors – begin a love affair with Charlie today!

Charlie CondosNow under construction at the northwest corner of King and Charlotte, Charlie Condos’ motto is “condos that love you.” With fabulous amenities, a fantastic location and interiors by Cecconi Simone, it’s easy to see why. Designed by Diamond + Schmitt Architects, Charlie begins its appeal from first glance: an aluminum frame wrapped in clear glass, with heritage brick around the building’s foundation, this 32 storey building is both classic and contemporary. Top Charlie’s beautiful exterior off with the its prime location (only minutes to Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre, the Harbourfront, plenty of nightlife, chic restaurants, lounges, bars, clubs and eclectic shopping), and your love affair with Charlie is just getting started.

Charlie’s Charlotte Street main entrance draws you into a Cecconi Simone-designed lobby, complete with gorgeous textures, hotel sophistication, and stylish finishes – this is “a modern taste on luxury,” and it’s only a taste of things to come. Your suite beckons with its contemporary kitchen, complete with cabinetry by Cecconi Simone; your choice of granite, corian or laminate countertops with island as per plans; and stainless steel appliances including a frost-free refrigerator, self-cleaning range, built in dishwasher and microwave. Flooring includes your choice of pre-finished engineered wood flooring in the living/dining areas and foyer, and a choice of carpet in dens and bedrooms. Suites also offer stacked brand-name washer/dryer for your convenience, and deep soaker tubs (as per plan) for your rest and relaxation. Read More

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