Water's Edge Promenade & Boardwalk (East)
At the water’s edge just east of Jarvis Street
to the Parliament Slip
Torontonians and visitors may now enjoy the lakefront east of the Jarvis slip. A first stretch of water's edge promenade, a linear park connecting Canada's Sugar Beach with Sherbourne Common, opened in 2010.
In the future, the granite promenade with its double row of trees will extend almost a full kilometre, all the way to the Parliament Slip.
Our goal is to create public space along the water's edge. Our ultimate vision is to build a linear park and 6-metre wide wooden boardwalk along the full length of East Bayfront, from Parliament Street to Jarvis slip.
The way people experience the water’s edge from either the promenade or boardwalk will be quite different. Along the promenade, a row of mature trees lining each side will create a French-style allée by the lake, sheltering pedestrians from sun and wind. Stretching from Canada’s Sugar Beach to Parliament Slip, the Water’s Edge Promenade provides continuous open space along the lakefront for public use, connected by its red and white maple leaf granite mosaic.
Quick Facts
integrated stormwater management system
In keeping with a commitment to sustainability and design excellence, Waterfront Toronto is constructing a stormwater management system in East Bayfront that will be integrated into the design of the area’s public realm, including Sherbourne Common. This integrated approach allows required stormwater infrastructure to be beautiful, functional, sustainable and cost-effective.
Accessibility features
The water's edge promenade is fully accessible to people with disabilities. The promenade features a flat, 10-metre wide granite surface whose cobbles have been smoothed to ensure those in a wheelchair or those who have difficulty walking can navigate the area.