500 Queens Quay W

Situated in Toronto’s Waterfront neighbourhood, 500 Queens Quay West comprises 2 buildings separated by a manicured courtyard and facing the Waterfront Trail. These 11-storey condos house 187 units between them and afford residents a private enclave minutes from Toronto’s most memorable attractions.

This property has a competitive list of building amenities — exercise room, sauna, hot tub, function room, security guard, 24 hour concierge, parking garage, and air conditioning. This property is pet friendly, so both you and your furry companion are welcome.

All units are spacious and well designed; from a 1 bedroom to the stunning 3 bedroom penthouses, there is a condo at 500 Queens Quay to fit any lifestyle.

Built in 1999, these condos follow a variety of layouts starting at 576 for a 1 bedroom, to a whopping 3834 square feet for a 3 bedroom penthouse. These condos are open concept with floor to ceiling windows — most feature hardwood floors, modern kitchens and updated bathrooms — some units have private balconies.

For those seeking Waterfront condos for sale who aren't concerned with budget; 500 Queens Quay West has staggering two-storey penthouses. These suites are massive, with eighteen foot ceilings and expansive 500 square foot terraces — equipped with a hot tub and one of the best harbour views in the city.

Even if you don’t own one of the penthouses, you can impress your guests with the large function rooms, pristine walking trails and available guest parking for overnight stays.

Living so close to the waterfront is a luxury that few get to experience and the fact that this neighbourhood has the convenience to match its natural beauty, only makes this location more desirable. For grocery shopping, there is Sobeys Urban Fresh Spadina, Harbour Green Market for fresh produce and a Rabba Fine Foods on Queen Quay West. There are cafes on Queens Quay West like Music Garden Café, Starbucks and Touti Gelati — all within minutes from your condo.

For entertainment, there are many options in the area — there are touristy locations such as the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, and the Harbour Front Centre for cultural events. Nightlife is limitless with the Entertainment District just to the north, there you will find trendy nightclubs, pubs, and unique bars with live music. For dining, there are many restaurants in the Entertainment District for casual meals and special events, and a vast selection in nearby King West as well.

Of course, you cannot mention entrainment in this area without acknowledging the opportunities for sports fans; 500 Queens Quay is a short walk to the Rogers centre, and a quick ride on the TTC to the Scotiabank Arena.

One of the best aspects of waterfront living is quick access to nature and recreation, without leaving the city. From your front door you are only minutes away from the beach at HTO Park, or tree shrouded paths at Little Norway Park. There is also Coronation Park ,which has an off leash dog park for letting your puppy roam free. Joggers have kilometres of scenic trails to choose from, so your only limitation will be your endurance.

500 Queens Quay West has a Walk Score of 88; those working downtown may choose to walk instead of riding the TTC or driving. Additionally, with grocery stores so close by and a shoppers Drug mart just a few blocks down, picking up the essentials is an easy task.

Residents relying on public transit have streetcar service on Queens Quay West, connecting to Spadina and Bathurst. For longer trips; you can take the streetcar to Union Station and hit the subway lines for inner city travel or GO Transit for other cities in the Golden Horseshoe. For air travel, the ferry to Billy Bishop Airport is less than a 5 minute walk.

Drivers have it made at this location — The Gardiner Expressway is only minutes away via Spadina Avenue.