The view from the top will boast a better view than the CN Tower from the mere fact that you can actually see it. Though personally, I think One Bloor West still has the best overall view of all of them.

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Logistics sound like a nightmare but I'm happy to hear there will be a restaurant at the top. And sounds like a publicly-accessible one with how they're advertising it on a banner outside. Don't think they'd do that if it was just for residents.

The views from this tower back towards the CN Tower and the rest of the city are incredible. Probably the restaurant will be very expensive, but it's cool that people besides the residents (and their guests) will get to experience this tower as more than just a tall tower on the skyline (which is cool too).
 
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Amare said:
I view the restaurant as a positive, at least it will draw people to the area. Especially considering the fact that Queens Quay (east of Yonge) can can be a pretty quiet area due to the lack of restaurants/bars to attract people in.
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It is about 200 meters east of the Harbour Castle Hotel so, though it will certainly attract traffic, I would not put too much hope in it making a huge difference.
 
I think Mr. 42 may have mentioned this, but I think it's a lot to do with the logistics of running such and liability these endeavours entail...especially with residents living below. I imagine the costs that incur would be prohibitive, so raising the price on products and services to meet such just may drive would be customers away. And so on...

...I agree with the romantic notion there still needs to be this, but it has to be balanced with the reality of making this work somehow.
 
UtakataNoAnnex said:
I think Mr. 42 may have mentioned this, but I think it's a lot to do with the logistics of running such and liability these endeavours entail...especially with residents living below. I imagine the costs that incur would be prohibitive, so raising the price on products and services to meet such just may drive would be customers away. And so on...

...I agree with the romantic notion there still needs to be this, but it has to be balanced with the reality of making this work
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IDK man...I mean I can understand it might be a bit of an inconvenience to residents, but since it's part hotel, extra traffic in this building should be expected. The top of this thing is going to be as high as the main observation deck of the CN tower, I think an extra observation deck in the city was much needed since many tourist complain about wait and line up for the CN tower. Some don't even end up going because of it. @ the 14:58 mark of this video is a perfect example of an American couple and I've seen many youtube videos where this happens.

 
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Jayomatic said:
I wish Toronto would do more observation decks, bars or restaurants. You would think they might gauge the interest in the market as they go into planning stages tobsupport things like visitor entrances and facilities
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This would be an excellent opportunity to have a Toronto counterpart to the Top of the Rock attraction in New York City.
 
unrealestate said:
Should be legitimate competition for 360 / the CN tower
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360 has a big advantage in that it rotates once every 72 minutes, so you get to see the entire surroundings at least once during a dinner. Under the right circumstances, with a beautiful sunset and perhaps a Jays game underway 1,150 ft below, it can be a magical outing. However, 360 is priced at a level its food doesn't meet. It is a good restaurant, but priced in the fine-dining echelon. One goes there more for the experience and the view than the food per se, although, again, the food is certainly respectable. It would be fantastic if 360 hired a truly top-notch chef, and it became a renowned Toronto destination for fine dining. The problem with that is the collision with tourism. I have been in 360 and sat near slovenly American tourists wearing sports garments, including baseball caps at the dining table, more suitable for a tailgate party. 360 must balance a fine line between catering to the regular CN Tower tourists and providing a meal that is worth the substantial outlay.
 
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