Did a quick visit today as part of a long walk. The quay certainly is very popular, and has some fantastic views!

The skyline from here seems very empty when you can't see much of the Financial District
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Great location for plane-spotting (no, the plane was not landed yet, I snapped the photo just before it reached the runway)
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The stone feature also creates a nice barrier between the two sections of the quay, making the plaza area feel nicely enclosed
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The 'stone feature' is actually a memorial to the Irish immigrants who died here (in the 1840s) from cholera. See https://www.canadairelandfoundation.com/explore/ireland-park/
 
Billy Bishop must be the only airport in North America (if not the world) with a waterfront urban plaza at its doorstep (excluding heliports, seaplane ports, etc)
An unexpected pleasure was seeing people enjoying the site while waiting for a plane and looking so relaxed. I always assumed that the airport and this place would create conflict. Taken 20 October.
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From lunch today, love the colours.
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