Recently, the financial sector has been on the thoughts of people around the world. As the housing crisis in the United States deepened, it was not just this country that was affected. Just as Wall Street is the center of financial business in the United States in New York City, Bay Street is the hub of all things finance and banking in Canada.

The term Bay Street goes all the way back to 1797. It joined Watts Street (Queen Street West) to a bay in the Toronto Harbor. This Bay Street area is now home to four out of five top Canadian banks. Bay Street is also synonymous with the country’s top full service law firms, also known as the Seven Sisters.

In recent years, the price of gas has skyrocketed affecting the pocketbooks of citizens long before the 2008 financial crisis did. People around the world are looking for more affordable transportation options. For many years, energy efficiency and conservation were not on the minds of many people. It was not until energy affected their pocketbooks, that people began to consider alternative energy sources and conservation methods as important to their lives.

Toronto’s Financial District
on Bay Street

The City of Toronto has planners that have been thinking outside the box for a long time. Before large cities in the United States began to push efforts to make urban living more comfortable, the City of Toronto was already putting it into action. They began funding developments centered on the idea of urban neighborhoods. The plan was to build affordable townhomes, condos, and lofts that would place mass transit, shopping, recreation, and childcare facilities within walking distance.

A mass exodus from the suburbs to the urban center in Toronto began in earnest in the 1990s. Tired of long commutes on congested thoroughfares, city residents gave up their lives in the suburbs for condos closer to their workplaces.

The Bay Street area was part of the development process that drew residents to move in to the city. The neighborhood is full of new condominiums and townhomes. People can choose from upscale lofts with great views and make prices. Affordable alternatives are widely available in the area as well. If you have a good real estate broker, he can help you find a nice town home or Toronto condominium in a desirable neighborhood.

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One City Hall condos are located in the perfect location for any financial professional, or aspiring professional. Imagine walking to work without a two hour commute or working up a sweat. Imagine being one time, and have more free time to yourself. One City Hall condos are located just a short walk from Toronto’s financial district, and just across the street from Ryerson University’s new business school, making it perfect for the student or professional.

The well-proportioned 16 storey glass, precast, and metal building will contain 538 units, and encompass one complete city block. Airy, ambient, clean, and modern, the suites have been designed and custom furnished to offer hi-function, hi-design living.

Just steps away from One City Hall condos, residents can travel to Toronto City Hall, the Eaton Centre, TTC subway, and Nathan Phillips square, Toronto’s all-purpose meeting place, which includes summer art fairs, farmer’s markets, and the world’s sleekest skating rink.

Location: 570 Bay Street

Amenities:

- 24hr concierge
- Landscaped terraces
- Lap pool
- Whirlpool
- Exercise facilities
- Saunas
- Grand party room
- Business centre
- Guest suites
- Rooftop BBQ

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Burano condominiums, the follow-up development to the highly successful Murano, will be a 48 storey tower containing 458 suites ranging from 450 to over 1,400 square feet. Perched on top of a gorgeous 3 storey podium, the building will be a fusion of Italian artistry and modern architecture.

Burano is located close to Bay Street’s financial district, College Park shops, entertainment district, and the trendy Yorkville area.

Burano is clearly a high-end Toronto condo development. The lobby will feature oversized artwork, reminiscent of a private art gallery, and all suites will contain pre-engineered hardwood floors, gourmet inspired kitchens and top of the line fixtures. The number and scope of the luxurious amenities that Burano has to offer will be a welcome change to the fast-paced life residents in have come to love.

Location: 860 Bay Street

Amenities:

- 24hr concierge
- Indoor pool
- Exercise room
- Internet lounge
- Theatre room
- Billiards room
- Coffee bar
- Boardroom
- Party room
- Rooftop terrace
- Hot tub

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Crystal BLU, one of the newest Toronto condos to graze the Bloor / Yorkville skyline soars 35 floors above the most exciting city in Canada. The building will house 138 exquisite suites that epitomize luxury in every detail – from the 10 foot ceilings, expansive floor to ceiling windows, to the designer decorated en suite bathrooms; Crystal BLU creates the ambiance of true sophistication and elegance.

Residents will enjoy access to the exclusive Club BLU – an all-inclusive fitness centre complete with swimming pool and full entertainment centre. Easy access to Toronto’s PATH system makes the downtown core immediately accessible, and one can find many glamorous cafes, restaurants, clubs and bars, hotels, art galleries, museums, and the allure of Yorkville’s shopping district.

Ranging in size from 550 to over 1,300 square feet, the suites at Crystal BLU have been designed to capture the exquisite details of a privileged lifestyle.

Location: 21 Balmuto Street

Amenities:

- 24hr concierge
- Party room w/ bar
- Screening room
- Meeting room
- Fitness facilities
- Outdoor terrace
- Pool & hot tub
- Billiards room
- 10 foot ceilings
- Designer bathrooms

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Lumiere condos, by Menkes Developments brings sleek and sophisticated styling to the heart of Toronto’s business center. Those who enjoy life in the fast lane will appreciate the close proximity to Toronto’s financial hub, and the ultra-cool community filled with trendy dining choices and boutique shops.

The 30 storey condo building will house 330 units and feature floor to ceiling glass to reveal the vibrancy of Toronto’s downtown core. For those that prefer a more tranquil setting, Lumiere Condos features a vibrant green rooftop setting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Nearby parks, bike lanes, and walking paths provide ample opportunity to enjoy an active lifestyle in one of Toronto’s most exciting areas to live and work.

Location: Bay & College

Amenities:

- Multi-purpose event room
- Aquatic centre
- Patio w/ private cabanas
- Fitness club
- Sauna
- Screening room
- Games room
- Yoga room
- BBQ terrace
- Private boardroom
- Guest suites

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The architectural elegance of Murano Condominiums is a fusion of simplicity and design, advanced building technology, and most of all, the inspiration of the legendary glassworks located in Italy.

Designed by Peter Clewes of Architects Alliance, Murano Condos consists of two soaring towers rising from a 2-storey podium structure featuring many recreational amenities above a collection of ground floor retail stores.

Building lobbies are located on Grenville and Grosvenor for a more private residential ambiance. Simply put, these two buildings will emulate all the properties of a well-designed piece of glass sculpture.

Murano Condominiums will reflect everything going around it… the movement on the street, the vibrancy of the people walking past, and of course, the interplay of light and texture from the city itself.

Location: 879 Bay St.

Amenities:

- indoor pool
- recreational room
- outdoor walking/running track
- fitness room
- exercise facility
- steam room and massage room
- boardroom
- billiards room
- multi-purpose party room
- 24-hour concierge
- guest suites

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