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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

A closer look at the Port Lands transformation—join an in-person discussion at Biidaasige Park on flood protection, circular design, and material reuse. Hear from project partners, take part in an open discussion, and explore the site through a guided visit. Register here: luma.com/tocw-1ich

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Circularity, Industrial Salvage and Placemaking in the Port Lands · Luma

The mouth of the Don River has been reborn. Have you been waiting for an excuse to visit the renaturalized area in Ookwemin Minising including Biidaasige Park?…

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Thank you to all those who joined us Wednesday to share their ideas for the future streets of Ookwemin Minising. Follow us to stay in the loop on ways to get involved.

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The Ookwemin Minising Project Team invites you to an upcoming in-person public workshop to help shape the future streets of Ookwemin Minising: www.eventbrite.com/e/public-wor...

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

A new vision is taking shape for Ookwemin Minising, with people, nature, and community at the centre. 🌿 Read more in the @theglobeandmail.com: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

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Will Toronto’s new car-free street pave a different path?

Centre Commons will form the spine of Ookwemin Minising island in Toronto’s Port Lands

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Green Communities Canada @greencommunities.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

“We need to change the way that we're doing urban development, from the classic ‘build roads... build concrete' towards ways of working with nature.” Aaron Barter & @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social are building differently, and we're celebrating that on #EarthDay. Learn more: buff.ly/Ce8Du0s

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

(1/3) Spotted in the new mouth of the Don River: blobs! These jelly‑like blobs are bryozoans, and seeing not just one but lots of them is a great sign that we’ve built first‑class aquatic habitat.

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What This Jelly Blob Tells Us About Water Quality | Waterfront Toronto

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

🚧 Lake Shore Blvd E traffic update Road work from Apr 10, 11:00 pm – Apr 12, 8:00 pm between Don Rdwy and Carlaw Ave. ⚠️ Sat Apr 11, 6:00 am–3:00 pm: eastbound lanes closed. Detour via Don Rdwy → Commissioners St → Carlaw Ave.

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

(1/2)This video explores how thoughtful density helps create complete, livable neighbourhoods bringing people closer together while supporting diverse uses, public life, and a strong sense of place.

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

(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.....

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Following the River: Shaping Toronto’s New Island | Waterfront Toronto

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

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

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https://www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/26/news/toronto-don-river-fish-recovery

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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.

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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

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Construction Notice #65: Port Lands Flood Protection & Lake Shore Boulevard East Projects | Waterfront Toronto

January 2025Construction Manager: EllisDon Traffic Notice

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

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

Illuminated letters float on the surface of a lake during nighttime, with lights reflected in the water and a tree-lined shore in the background.

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

(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.

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Construction Notice #64: Port Lands Flood Protection & Lake Shore Boulevard East Projects | Waterfront Toronto

November 2025Construction Manager: EllisDon Traffic Notice

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

(1/2) 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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Joël León @joelleondanis.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

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/

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Tours Archive - TSA

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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...

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Opening Biidaasige Park And The New Don River

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

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.

Event poster for "Taste of East Waterfront," presented by East Waterfront, scheduled for Saturday, August 30th, 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM in East Bay, Toronto. The poster features vibrant illustrations of people engaged in various activities like sailing, enjoying food, and kayaking. Two QR codes at the bottom provide additional information.

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The Bentway @thebentway.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

🛶 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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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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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Want the full story? Our July recap newsletter is coming soon. Subscribe now: bit.ly/4f6k6Ch

Aerial view of Biidaasige Park showing play areas, greenery and trail paths.

People marching on a trail in Biidaasige Park with colourful flags.

Two performers on stilts, dressed as fantastical forest creatures in Biidaasige Park.

Owl structure in Biidaasige Park surrounded by visitors on a sunny day.

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

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/

Person paddleboarding on a river with a dog, both surrounded by lush greenery.

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

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...

A group of construction workers in safety vests and hard hats at a sandy worksite near a body of water.

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The Rundown @therundowntvo.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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.

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Why is Toronto's Waterfront Development So Complicated? | The Agenda

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

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.

View of Toronto skyline at dusk in winter, featuring the CN Tower, with a partially frozen river in the foreground and the yellow bridge to the left.

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

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⬇️

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

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!

Construction worker supervising a JCB telescopic handler moving large rocks at a coastal construction site.

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

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.

Interior construction site with workers moving materials, featuring exposed brick walls and stacks of insulation. Natural light enters through a doorway where another worker is visible.

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Weekly Photo: Check out these two friends hanging out on Cherry Street North Bridge enjoying the view!

Two birds perched on the fluid curves of a modern bridge with a muted sunset sky in the background.

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

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.

An excavator working by a river at sunset, with industrial structures in the background.

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

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.

Winter scene of an icy river with industrial buildings, including smokestacks, bridges and more in the background on an overcast day.

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

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!

Two hawks perched on a tree stump surrounded by icy water and dry grass.

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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.

Image description: A construction site featuring piles of dirt and sand, with machinery and tools visible in the background.

Image description: A snowy scene with a winding river and a industrial building in the background, showcasing a serene winter landscape.

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Waterfront Toronto @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

(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.

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