Harbour Plaza facts for kids
Harbour Plaza Residences is a very large building complex in downtown Toronto, Ontario. It is located in an area called the South Core. This amazing project includes two super tall residential towers and a big shopping area. It also connects to a large office building.
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What is Harbour Plaza Residences?
Harbour Plaza Residences is a special type of building called a mixed-use development. This means it has different kinds of spaces all in one place. It has homes, shops, and offices. This makes it a busy and useful spot for many people.
Tall Towers and Homes
The complex has two very tall towers where people live. These are called condominium towers. One tower is 63 storeys high, and the other is 67 storeys high. These towers are super tall! The taller one reaches 237 meters (778 feet), and the other is 228 meters (748 feet) tall. Together, they are the tallest twin buildings in all of Canada.
Shops and Offices
At the bottom of the towers, there is a four-storey area filled with shops. This shopping area is called a retail podium. It has a huge space of about 200,000 square feet for stores. You can find places like Coppa's Fresh Market, Mercatino, Pure Fitness, and Winners here.
Right next to the residential towers is another big building called the One York Street commercial office tower. It is also known as the Sun Life Financial Tower. Many businesses have their offices in this building.
Who Built It?
The entire Harbour Plaza complex was built by a company called Menkes Developments Ltd.. They are known for creating large and important buildings.
Connecting to the PATH Network
Harbour Plaza Residences is also connected to something very cool called the PATH network. The PATH is an underground walkway system in Toronto. It lets people walk indoors to many different buildings, shops, and even Union Station. A new part of the PATH network was added to connect Harbour Plaza from Queens Quay all the way to Union Station. This makes it easy for people to get around, especially during cold or rainy weather.
