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BUILDING DESCRIPTION:
The Liberties is a central location, at the north/east corner of Bay and Gerrard. It is minutes away from the Eaton Centre, China Town, the hospitals, the future Dundas Square, Ryerson University, and the TTC. The amenities include: exercise room, party room, whirlpool, indoor swimming pool, billiard room, indoor running track, 24 hour security and concierge, aerobic room, video room, 3 hobby rooms, future patio roof garden, beauty parlor (exclusive to residents and guests) and a business centre with computers.

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Have you endured many Canadian Winters and thought, “I really hate shoveling!” If so, you have probably thought about moving into a condo. Condo living may not be for everyone, so I’ve made a list of benefits to help in your decision if you are not sure if condo living is for you.

1. If your kids have moved out of your family home, you will find that there is a lot of wasted pace. Condos are perfect for people that will benefit from small, trendy homes.
2. Most condos in Toronto are cheaper than stand alone homes. This is usually because you don’t have a front or back yard in your condo, so if you are a first time homebuyer and don’t mind the absence of grass, this option may be for you.
3. Condos are perfect for people that travel. Burglary rates increase significantly when large homes are left unattended fir long periods of time. This is simply not the case for condominiums.
4. Maintenance (especially Winter maintenance) on a detached home can be quite laborious and expensive! Even though you will have to pay maintenance fees while you live in a condominium, the homeowner’s association will be responsible for the condo’s upkeep.

Consider your personal circumstances when choosing a detached home or condo. In the end, it is your decision as to whether or not condo living is for you. The most luxurious condominiums can be found near the Lake, so consider where you want your condo to be located, and what it says about you.

There are many condo developments along the waterfront that are truly breathtaking. Here are some highlights:

Waterford Residences- 2083, 2087, 2095 Lake Shore Blvd. W. These 3 buildings are located right on the shore of the Etobicoke waterfront. The exterior of the building is stone and glass and features beautiful landscaping. If you love your pet (or plan to own one) this will be a great choice since the residence is pet friendly. You can enjoy private terraces, gas fireplaces, private elevator access and ensuite monitored security. The building also has a Hasty Market, Drycleaners, Dentist and Italian Trattoria at the foot of it.

Voyageur II at Waterview- 2119 Lake Shore Blvd. W. There are 194 suites in this technologically advanced building. As a resident you will have access to a large, fully equipped exercise room, media room, and Wi-Fi throughout the building.  There are 2 rooftop party rooms (for all you socialites the like your summer fun!) and even a virtual golf simulator.

Grenadier Landing- 5 Marine Parade Dr. This exciting condo overlooks the beach, park, lake and the city. These two storey units have many amenities, including ample visitor parking, guest suite with balcony, fully functioning BBQ in landscaped courtyard, waterfront trail and 24-hour concierge. If you enjoy biking around the city (like I do!) you would love to take advantage of the bicycle lockers on the ground floor.

Palace Pier- 2045 Lake Shore Blvd. W. This condominium has an in-house convenience store so you won’t need to travel far to get some essentials. The party room is located on top of the building so your guests can enjoy the view from the southeast corner of Lakeshore Blvd. West. There are one to four bedroom units that range in size from 1000-3500 square feet so you can choose a unit that fits all your demands.

Players Club- 2067 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Designed with the active person in mind, this condominium features a state of the art exercise area that includes stationary bikes, treadmills, indoor lap pool, and free weights. You can even enjoy virtual golf and The Fox lounge with bar and food preparation area. If you need to relax, you can enjoy a whirlpool and sauna, or take a walk on the Waterfront.

The Explorer I & II- 58 Marine Parade Drive Located south of the Gardiner Expressway, these 2 14 storey buildings contain 207 units. Each suite has 9 ft ceilings, very large windows, and all the luxuries any one person can handle. The two-storey lobby boasts an unobstructed lake view, water accents and tons of seating areas. The condominium features an indoor spa, private theatre, Eden Trattoria restaurant, steam rooms and much more!

Waterscapes- 68 Marine Parade Drive This high-rise condo will be built by the trusted Monarch Developments, which are one of the most respected builders in Toronto. Still in it’s pre-construction phase, this development is set to finish in the spring of 2012. There are so many amenities that will be available; I will need lots of space to list them all! Some include the Sports Lounge, which will have billiards, televisions private theatre fitness room, and an exclusive room to clean your pets after a long watch on the beach! You can also wash your car in the underground garage, as most condominiums won’t allow you to.

The Queens Quay is a bold street that stretches along Toronto’s downtown waterfront between Bathurst St and Jarvis St. It was originally a commercial area because of the many working piers. However, it has since been rebuilt in the last few decades and now has high rise condos, retail stores, 400,000 square feet of office space and other developments. This amazing area has 30 speciality shops and restaurants. The Queens Quay Terminal has everything from gifts, home and furnishings to fashion. Behind the Terminal is the boardwalk, where you can walk along the lakeshore. You may want to take a harbour boat cruise around the lake and see the city.

If you want to see award-winning architecture, just take a look around as the Queens Quay area has many condos with soaring ceilings, open spaces and natural light. This area is one of the best attractions for tourists in the warmer months. The Queens Quay has the ferry terminal that boats people back and forth from the city to the Toronto Islands and the Harbour front Centre for the Arts. This is a great area for real estate. With beautiful marinas and piers as well as attractions like the Rogers Centre and Ontario Place, the Queens Quay is one part of the city you have to visit. In fact, it is so popular that is being revitalized to become a world class venue which is very exciting for the city and communities it houses.

The revitalization will happen by reducing the lanes of traffic to build a huge pedestrian promenade, cycling path and more greenery. There will also be transportation in the form of streetcars and Union Station’s underground will be doubled in size. The streetcars would operate underground before emerging up top east of Yonge Street. All this is scheduled to begin in the fall. Once the work is complete the Queens Quay will be one of 10 of the most beautiful streets in the world! If you like dance and the arts, you can visit the Premier Dance Theatre of the Museum of Inuit Art. While, you are strolling don’t be surprised if you are approached by a street entertainer doing their thing. When you and the family get hungry you can get food from anywhere in the world at the international market. My favourite is the Asian food! It is so good!

There are biking and walking trails in this area for the outdoor enthusiasts who have to get their exercise. The Martin Goodman trail takes up two eastbound lanes of the roadway for people to enjoy for leisurely walking or biking. The new pathway is adorned with greenery, flowers and forward thinking. If it is good music you want, then walk over to the Toronto Music Garden, which was designed by the cellist Yo Yo Ma and a landscaper. Each dance movement in the suite corresponds to sections in the garden which include Prelude, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Menuett and Gigue. Every summer people can enjoy free music concerts in the Garden. There are tours of the garden in the summer and you can take your own audio tour.

Other features include an outdoor theatre, exhibition space and the Wellas Rink which is a pond used for skating. The whole project should cost around $200 million and be completely finished in 2012. Located on the waterfront is Ontario Place and the Harbour front Centre for the Arts. Ontario Place is a world class attraction that entertains families and children. It has 96 acres of family fun and entertainment that will keep kids of all ages excited. You can enjoy 30 rides and attractions like the Froster Soak City, Bumper Boats, Mini Golf and the Wild World of Weather. The Cinesphere has the world’s first permanent IMAX theatre. For the toddlers there are performances on the Tree house Live Stage. The Harbour front Centre for the Arts is one of the most visited arts and culture centres in Canada. It has over 12 million visitors to its events and activities.

It operates year round and has concerts, dance performances, readings, films and kids shows. You can visit weekends and any week night through the year. The centre has a large interest in culturally diverse events. For visitors or those interested in buildings used for movies there is the Atrium on Queens Quay which is a residential and office complex. The building has 14 floors and two floors of retail stores. If it is a really hot day you can enjoy the Spadina Wave deck and then walk along to the HTO Park, which has a sand box and bright yellow umbrellas with the popular Muskoka chairs. This area has been termed, “Toronto’s Urban Beach.” I had a chance to go there the other day and it is one of the prettiest “man-made” parks I have ever seen.  There were so many people taking in the sun that I had to find a spot on the sand and relax.

There are two more wave decks called the Simcoe Wave Deck and the Rees Wave Deck and the Sirius Stage, which is always packed with concerts and events for everyone to enjoy. If you are thinking about living in this area, you will love all the things you can do outdoors (and indoors) and best of all…most of your trips will be free of charge!

Toronto is a huge and exciting city with different neighbourhoods and attractions to keep locals as well as visitors entertained.  Toronto is known for its culture and its multicultural flair that gets imbedded into its neighbourhoods. There are many areas that you can travel too easily by Toronto Transit and spend the day shopping, walking and taking in the sites.

One of the best areas of downtown Toronto is Yonge Street which is the longest street in Canada. If you live in Toronto, you understand the allure of Yonge Street, where you can find bargains from electronics to clothing in the many stores and from an endless array of street side vendors.

Yonge Street is a tourist’s paradise but we locals love it too with the heart of downtown being Dundas Square which hosts many events. Across from the Square you will find the Eaton Centre which is the largest downtown landmark. It has a 24 screen movies theatre as well as hundreds of stores for the diehard shopper and restaurants when you want to stop for a meal.

Nathan Phillips Square is just minutes away from the Eaton Centre and has a huge pool that is turned into a skating rink in the winter for city dwellers and visitors. Another downtown attraction is the St. Lawrence Market that is the oldest in Toronto. When you visit on the weekends it is filled with artists and farmers selling all their crafts. You can pick up some unusual cheeses, meat, bread and other homemade treats.  In this area you can find Victorian style buildings, charming stores and unique restaurants.

If you want a more upscale shopping experience then you can visit Yorkville, which is located on the northern tip of downtown Toronto. This area stretches between Yonge Street and Avenue Rd.  Here you can find the best from Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Prada. Many locals and visitors come to this area looking for stars. Yorkville is a hot spot for stars to hang out especially during the Toronto International Film Festival.

If you want to relax you can make your way down to the waterfront area which is Toronto’s Harbour front. This area of downtown houses shops and restaurants that are beside Lake Ontario.  You can stroll along the boardwalk hand in hand with your loved one and view the beautiful city skyline. This area also has the Harbour front Centre and the Music Garden. More market like shopping can be found in downtown China Town at the corner of Spadina and Dundas West. This area has vendors from China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam and other places which explain all the oriental shops and fruit markets that sprawl onto the streets with all kinds of oddities.

Of course why have one China Town, when you can have two.  Toronto’s other Chinatown is located in the Broadview and Gerrard area of downtown also with storefronts and wares. If you like history and entertainment then you will want to go down to the Fashion District.

Over the years this area has become the centre for arts, culture and entertainment with galleries, studios, workshops, boutiques, stores, restaurants and bars in Toronto. All the stores and galleries are one of kind and there are at least 40 buildings in the area that represent the largest and best preserved collection of Victorian Industrial Architecture that can be seen in Toronto. This area is great for romantic dates and those enchanting evenings out with its old fashioned buildings and cobblestone roads. It is one of those areas in Toronto that has charm and a sense of nostalgia.