Port Lands

Port Lands

The Port Lands (also known as Portlands) of Toronto, Ontario, Canada are an industrial and recreational neighbourhood located southwest of downtown, located on the former Don River delta.

Approximate geographical borders are the Gardiner Expressway/Don Valley Parkway ramps to the north and west, Lakeshore Boulevard to the north, Leslie Street to the east and Lake Ontario to the south and west. Landmarks include the Portlands Energy Centre, Cherry Beach, and the now out of service Hearn Generating Station.

History

The land was formerly marshland and delta of the Don River in Toronto. Much of it was part of Ashbridge's Bay and was filled in to make land for industry and shipping. The area was connected to the Toronto Islands archipelago until a storm created a channel and made the archipelago into a series of islands.

The 20th century saw the area become filled in and developed under the plans of the Toronto Harbour Commission. The Don River was re-routed into the inner harbour and a shipping channel was created to allow access into the center of the area.

Today, the area is ear-marked for cleanup and redevelopment through the WATERFRONToronto partnership.

Industry

The port lands are mostly abandoned from the days of heavy industry. The Toronto Port Authority operates a container shipping facility and a cruise ship terminal along the eastern shore of the inner harbour.

Recreation

The area along the south shore of the Port Lands has become mostly recreational. The 'Leslie Street Spit' extends south from the Port lands and forms an outer harbour, sheltering a bird sanctuary and two boating marinas in the outer harbour. The south-western corner of the Port Lands is home to Cherry Beach, park land similar to the Toronto Islands.

Business

The Docks Waterfront Entertainment Complex is located on Cherry St. In July 2007, Canada's largest Asian supermarket chain -- T & T Supermarket -- was scheduled to open on the former site of Knob Hill Farms.

Major Events

From August 9th to October 21, 2007, Cirque Du Soleil presented a touring version of KOOZA under the Grand Chapiteau on vacant lands of the area.

ee also

* Waterfront Trail
* West Don Lands
* The Don River
* Leslieville
* The Beaches

External links

* [http://waterfrontoronto.ca WATERFRONToronto] Federal, provincial and local partnership encouraging progressive and sustainable development of the Toronto waterfront.
* [http://publicspace.ca/ The Toronto Public Space Committee]
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Toronto Neighbourhood Geography
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