holographic plastic
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The refinery really sticks out like a sore thumb compared to the modern developments being built around it.
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Koops65
Senior Member
I think it'll be a sad day when all that remains of Redpath are the names Sugar Beach and Sugar Wharf.
Automation Gallery
Superstar
That's what makes it unique
tripwire
Active Member
I find it amusing that this conversation (Redpath leaving - or not) is consistenly brought up every now and then.
holographic plastic
Active Member
Okay.
vatche
Senior Member
The sugar refinery is fine but doesn’t it block pedestrians from walking along the water. When I was there and wanted to head back to the city I had to walk along the lakeshore boul and not the water. It was a mess. Went through parking lots, industrial area until I was back at the harborfront center. Will that change? It was not pleasant. There was no continuity.
ryguy7787
Active Member
I'm fine with the refinery staying as is. It's quite the treat to sit down with some pops/beer/buds in the summer watching a massive ship coming from another part of the world to bring in its payload.
You won't see that anywhere else downtown, and after the eastern projects get completed you can walk all the way East and West with that and Westin being in the way.
That being said I want the Westin Castle 86d so we can have that piece of waterfront property and a better ferry terminal than what's currently there. That building adds no value or positive experience.
You won't see that anywhere else downtown, and after the eastern projects get completed you can walk all the way East and West with that and Westin being in the way.
That being said I want the Westin Castle 86d so we can have that piece of waterfront property and a better ferry terminal than what's currently there. That building adds no value or positive experience.
Jowblow333333
Active Member
Being part of Toronto's history, maybe Redpath should copy the playbook from Guinness to run a full scale tourist tour biz.
marcus_a_j
Senior Member
Have you actually been to the waterfront east of Yonge? I don't even think there are sidewalks along Lake Shore. But Queen's Quay on the other hand has sidewalks on both sides of the street and has been like that for a long time. Certainly wasn't a beautiful street, and along Redpath's property it was a $hitty walking experience, but there was no need to go wandering through parking lots and making excessive detours. Besides, prior to Corus/George Brown/Sugar Beach, I don't think anyone could walk along the water because it was all private property.
Though the sidewalk could be wider, the current situation along Redpath is much, much better than it was, and it has been that way for several years now.
skycandy
Senior Member
In praise of Sugar Beach(es)...
But first...fin effects:
The Yard framing...
Hopeful that these junior maples will grow into their 'South Beach' cousins in years to come.
Facing westwards...
Eastwards-facing...(even the graceful trunks and branching are near perfection).
Ok, sure it's staged, but this little guy begged for a photo shoot.
But first...fin effects:
The Yard framing...
Hopeful that these junior maples will grow into their 'South Beach' cousins in years to come.
Facing westwards...
Eastwards-facing...(even the graceful trunks and branching are near perfection).
Ok, sure it's staged, but this little guy begged for a photo shoot.
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AlvinofDiaspar
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innsertnamehere
Superstar
sugar beach is at its most beautiful this time of year for sure. It still amazes me at the quality of tree cover that has been achieved in only 8(?) years since it opened.
holographic plastic
Active Member
Only in Toronto would a junky warehouse on prime waterfront real estate be considered worthy of keeping, but what else could I expect really?
Automation Gallery
Superstar
Hahaha, give it up it's not for sale
vatche
Senior Member
I wanted to head from sugar beach back to the city by bike along the water. How was I supposed to do that ?