Waterfront Toronto

What if we built spaces without starting from scratch? The Waterfront Neighbourhood Space on Ookwemin Minising does just that, using circular design to reuse materials, reduce waste, and rethink what’s possible. Visit the space and see what circular design looks like in real life.

Your guide to pronouncing Biidaasige Park and Ookwemin Minising. Swipe through to learn the pronunciations and meanings behind the names of Toronto's newest waterfront destinations, then visit the new section of Biidaasige Park to see the full artwork by artist Lindsey Lickers [Kanien’kéha (Six Nations of the Grand River) / Ojibwe (Mississaugas of Credit First Nation)] with NVision Insight Group Inc.

We're excited to share that Unfinished Arch, the interactive public artwork by internationally acclaimed artist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, has been recognized as a Top 100 finalist in the 2026 CODAworx Awards. Now it's in the running for the People's Choice Award, and we'd love your support. Vote by creating a free account and clicking the heart icon (♥️ ). Voting closes August 1 at 12:59 a.m. ET. 🙌 Link to vote: bit.ly/4pL4xab

Did you know? When you touch Unfinished Arch, you’re completing a circuit. Light travels from your hand along the structure, as if your interaction is powering it. It’s subtle, physical, and best experienced in person. 📍 Sherbourne Common, 61 Dockside Dr Find more fun facts about Unfinished Arch in conversation with artist Rafael Lozano- Hemmer, and the fabrication team, Eventscape: bit.ly/4e68KB9

@entropyreducers While the park is on the waterfront, swimming isn't permitted in this area. The park is designed for walking, cycling, play, recreation, and enjoying access to the shoreline by launching a canoe or kayak.

@WaterfrontTO Water front park with 0 swimming spots.

Today's the day. Toronto’s biggest park in a generation is 10 acres bigger, and it’s now yours to explore. This extends the park's walking, paddling and cycling routes while introducing new spaces for recreation, culture, and gathering along Toronto's waterfront. Biidaasige Park is the culmination of a historic flood protection effort, a tri-government partnership with support from project team members and members of the public. This milestone reflects the work of many people who helped envision, plan, design, and build this new destination. Thank you to everyone who contributed to bringing this next phase of Biidaasige Park to life, the Government of Canada, @ongov, @cityoftoronto, @mcfirstnation, the Lassonde Art Trail Foundation, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc, Ellis Don, @_CreateTO, @TOPortAuthority, and @TRCA_HQ. There's lots to explore at Biidaasige Park. Learn about upcoming events at bit.ly/4pNCC9t

@TOBust4 @kevenages There's plenty of grassy areas to enjoy throughout Biidaasige Park. The new section includes a large event lawn with views of the Toronto skyline, along with picnic spaces, and open play areas.

@kevenages @WaterfrontTO bench on the cobblestones. where's the grass?

@Bryanwmac @cavendishbill The park has over 5,000 trees which are young and will provide more natural shade as they mature. In the meantime, visitors can find shade sails and umbrellas in key picnic and play areas.

@cavendishbill @WaterfrontTO Why no trees? Sunburn park?

Here are before and after pics of Toronto’s new waterfront park. It was transformed from a hellish landscape of decay, oil tanks, gravel and asphalt to a vibrant, living space for people, plants and wildlife. Bravo @WaterfrontTO

@TOBust4 @kevenages The park is maintained by the City of Toronto and includes a mix of meadows, gardens, trails and public spaces designed for people to enjoy year-round.

@kevenages @WaterfrontTO nice zen garden. no grass looks like fancy bicycle race course at this point - which is what it will become - just like High Park. zen gardens high maintenance. who's on the hook to keep it maintained?

@Buffy0531 As a new park, Biidaasige Park's 5,000 trees are still maturing. Temporary shade sails and umbrellas are already in place in picnic and select play areas, with natural shade increasing as the landscape grows.

@WaterfrontTO Any chance you’re planting more trees? I know they take time, but I’m not seeing a lot of shade there.

Toronto’s largest park in a generation is getting even bigger—adding 10 new acres of waterfront parkland on Ookwemin Minising. From Canoe Cove and the expanded Water’s Edge Promenade to new public art and gathering spaces, this is a major milestone in reconnecting the city to its waterfront. More to explore, more to come, opening July 25th.

⛵ Built for busy waterways Kiss n’ Sail helps ease docking pressure in the Inner Harbour by providing dedicated short‑term space for pick‑ups and drop‑offs. @TOPortAuthority @_CreateTO

A new section of Biidaasige Park on Ookwemin Minising has officially been unlocked. From Canoe Cove and the event lawn to the expanded Lassonde Art Trail and waterfront promenades, there's a lot more park to discover. Check out the events calendar to see what's happening in the park this summer: bit.ly/3Rpa5dt

Toronto's biggest new park to open in a generation has officially gotten bigger. Today, Waterfront Toronto, Government of Canada, @ongov, @cityoftoronto, @mcfirstnation, the Lassonde Art Trail Foundation, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc, Ellis Don, @_CreateTO, @TOPortAuthority, and @TRCA_HQ, along with the Honourable @juliedabrusin, Federal Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature and Member of Parliament for Toronto – Danforth, Member of Parliament Chi Nguyen (Spadina—Harbourfront), Ontario’s Acting Minister of Infrastructure @ToddJMcCarthy, Toronto Mayor @MayorOliviaChow, and Councillor @PaulaFletcherTO (Toronto-Danforth) gathered on Ookwemin Minising to celebrate the next chapter of Biidaasige Park. With 10 new acres of parkland opening this weekend, Biidaasige Park now spans 60 acres. This is the culmination of a historic flood protection effort, a tri-government partnership with support from project team members and members of the public. The celebration was made even more memorable with performances by SHOUT!, @TPFFA, Big Canoe Project, Hala Circus, Springcreek Dancers & Aazhibik Singers. To learn more about everything the new section has to offer, visit bit.ly/4pNCC9t

Toronto's waterfront is getting its first @torontolibrary branch at Quayside. More than a place to borrow books, this future community hub will be a space for learning, gathering, and connection in one of Toronto’s newest waterfront neighbourhoods. Watch to hear from the partners helping bring this vision to life and learn why this milestone matters for the future of the waterfront. A descriptive transcript is available through YouTube: bit.ly/45eF7bj @ausmalik @cityoftoronto @DreamUltd

In addition to opening a new section of Biidaasige Park this weekend, the @cityoftoronto, the Lassonde Art Trail, Recreate Place, Evergreen Brick Works, @dontmesswthedon, and Waterfront Toronto will be popping up throughout the park and at the Waterfront Neighbourhood Space. Swipe through to learn more about what’s happening this weekend. For more information on all events visit: bit.ly/3Rpa5dt

One of North America’s biggest infrastructure projects is also creating one of its most exciting new public spaces. Located on Ookwemin Minising, Biidaasige Park is part of a historic tri-government investment in flood protection —an unprecedented initiative that is reshaping Toronto's eastern waterfront. This partnership between the @PrivyCouncilCA, @ONgov, and the @cityoftoronto safeguards 174 hectares (430 acres) from extreme flooding, making space for new communities. This weekend, another 10 acres of Biidaasige Park will open, including a new section of the Lassonde Art Trail, Canoe Cove, a pebble landing and paddling course, and an event space with one-of-a-kind views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline. Come see Toronto’s newest postcard view for yourself on July 25!

Built on what will become a transit corridor, the Waterfront Neighbourhood Space has transformed the site into a vibrant, temporary gathering space. From concept to community space watch how Waterfront Toronto, @c40cities, @cityoftoronto, GXN, Ha/f Climate Design, @AKT_II, and Arcana Materials.

One year ago, Biidaasige Park became the first public space to open on Ookwemin Minising, Toronto's future island community. Since then, visitors have explored new cycling, walking and paddling routes, play spaces, and watched wildlife return to the restored shoreline. Now, we're getting ready for the next chapter. In just one week, Toronto’s biggest park in a generation gets bigger, with an additional 10 acres of parkland, bringing new gathering spaces and incredible views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline. Toronto's biggest park gets bigger Saturday July 25

On the waterfront? Head to Queens Quay East and turn south on Dockside Drive to Sherbourne Common – you will find Unfinished Arch waiting for you. Bring a friend, reach out, and complete the Arch together. 📍 Sherbourne Common, 61 Dockside Dr Learn more: bit.ly/4e68KB9

Participating in Dino Run at Biidaasige Park this weekend? Waterfront Toronto will be popping up at the Waterfront Neighbourhood Space with activities and refreshing treats for dinosaurs of all ages. The Waterfront Neighbourhood Space is a temporary installation on Ookwemin Minising providing a welcoming place to gather, connect, and take part in community programming throughout the summer and fall. To learn about future activations in this space visit bit.ly/3YjdCsW