From great glass pyramids to gigantic Ferris wheels; a history of Toronto waterfront development

By Robyn Doolittle, for The Toronto Star
A Ferris wheel is part of the latest proposal for Toronto's Waterfront. Photo: Antje Ickler, sxc,hu

A Ferris wheel is part of the latest proposal for Toronto's Waterfront. Photo: Antje Ickler, sxc,hu

The vision is so jaw-droppingly exciting that it would surely earn Toronto’s waterfront international attention.

Imagine this: nestled against the water’s edge near the foot of University Ave, a great crystal Pyramid towering 20 stories high and housing shops and commercial space. You’d arrive at the pyramid via monorail, which linked together an impressive array of boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and cafes, extending from the downtown core.

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