The Neighbourhood

The Palace Pier stands at the heart of Humber Bay Shores, the lakefront neighbourhood on the western bank of the Humber River: parks, beaches, trails and village comforts, minutes from downtown.

Where we are

The waterfront

Sunnyside, at our door

Cross the Humber footbridge and you are on the Sunnyside boardwalk, one of the city’s best-loved stretches of shoreline. The Sunnyside Bathing Pavilion has watched over the beach since 1922, the last grand building of the old Sunnyside Amusement Park days. It is older than nearly everything around it, and all the more loved for it.

Parks & trails

Lookouts, trails and shoreline parks

Sheldon Lookout, a gift to the city from the Sheldon family, sits at the edge of Humber Bay Shores Park just steps from the front door, with panoramic views across the bay to the skyline. The Martin Goodman Trail passes the building on its lakeshore run, and Humber Bay Park East spreads east of the river mouth with meadows, trails and butterfly habitat. The Humber Bay Arch Bridge carries walkers and cyclists over the river to it all.

Shopping & dining

Along Lake Shore

Cafés, grocers and restaurants line Lake Shore Blvd West, including the Canadiana Grill By the Lake at 2454 Lake Shore, the beloved successor to Pete’s and a genuine neighbourhood institution. Sherway Gardens mall is an easy trip west.

And when you would rather not drive: a private shuttle service for residents runs to downtown Toronto, grocery shopping, and Sherway Gardens.

Getting around

Minutes from everywhere

Approximate driving times without traffic. The Gardiner Expressway is moments from the door, and downtown is a straight run along the lake.