Canada’s top projects we can’t wait to see in 2016

By Jackie Marchildon
January 08, 2016

Across Canada architecture is changing, and despite soaring home prices in Toronto and Vancouver, we can’t help but admire the new housing developments popping up across Canada in 2016 and beyond. Here’s a glimpse into Canada's new projects, some of which will change the skyline of their cities forever.

Vancouver

1500 West Georgia

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Situated in the heart of the Toronto, Aura at College Park's new penthouse views are nothing short of exceptional. Currently Canada’s tallest condo, the penthouse selection offers the luxury of a rooftop garden with a fireplace and waterfall, access to the fifth floor terrace and the party rooms, billiards room, theatre room and games room, as well as the convenience of shops and restaurants within the building.

Neighbourhood: Garden District
Developer: Canderel Residential
Housing type: Condos
Status: Complete

Chaz Yorkville

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Chaz Yorkville takes the cake for amenities. They’ve got a gamers arena, a 3D screening room, hydrotherapy massage beds, a fitness/yoga/Pilates studio, and a private residents’ club located on the 36th and 37th floors, boasting wonderful views of Toronto.

Neighbourhood: Yorkville
Developer: 45 Charles Ltd. and Edenshaw Homes
Housing type: Condos
Status: Complete

See more new condos in Toronto.

Montreal

Tour des Canadiens 2

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Habs fans in Montreal are surely the most excited for phase 2 of Tour des Canadiens. Inspired by icicles, the sculpted glass tower’s icicle tops will glow at night and make for a beautiful addition to the Montreal skyline. Fans can stay connected to their favourite team as the building’s atrium’s Skybridge connects directly to the Bell Centre.

Neighbourhood: Downtown
Developer: Club De Hockey Canadien, Canderel Residential, Cadillac Fairview Corporation and Fonds de Solidarité FTQ
Housing type: Condos
Status: Pre-construction

Gallery Lofts sur le Canal

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This development combines post-industrial architecture with modern design to create unique condo-lofts. The area’s industrial heritage lends itself to the building’s interesting concept, which will offer great views of the Lachine Canal. The Gallery Lofts will also include rooftop terraces and a swimming pool.

Neighbourhood: Griffintown
Developer: Gallery Lofts sur le Canal
Housing type: Condo-lofts
Status: Construction

See more new condos in Montreal.

About Jackie Marchildon

Jackie Marchildon is the bilingual freelance writer and editor whose experience ranges from human rights writing to travel blogging to educational publishing.

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