The Port Lands Transformation
Investment overview
The Toronto Port Lands represent one of the most significant urban renewal opportunities in North America.
The Port Lands are more than 880 acres of land in close proximity to Toronto’s bustling downtown core. Recently opened up for development through a massive tri-partite government infrastructure investment, the Port Lands will become a key economic district and sustainable and inclusive waterfront community with housing, new parks and public spaces.
The City of Toronto is the largest landowner in the district, with 300+ acres managed through its real estate agency, CreateTO. As part of its work to transform this industrial landscape, CreateTO is currently exploring opportunities to introduce world-class cultural, interactive and creative uses throughout the Port Lands, through interim site activations and redevelopment projects.
Partnership with CreateTO significantly reduces risks for development partners and ensures coordinated delivery of infrastructure and public realm investment. Through its pre-development work, including site preparation and due diligence, environmental remediation and rezoning, the agency de-risks assets in advance of market offerings.
Region: Toronto, Ontario
Type of project: cultural, commercial and recreational destination
Investment opportunities
South River Opportunity Profile
South River is ideal for cultural, commercial and recreational destination uses
- 18.5 acres available for leasing in 2026
- This high-profile waterfront site is adjacent to a newly constructed marquee park, and 54-acres that are slated for development as a mixed-use community
- Long-term (15+ years) leasing opportunity ideal for sports and recreation, tourist destinations, cultural events and other compatible uses
- Opportunity to activate the adjacent waterway through floating retail, hospitality or recreational activity
In proximity to the planned East Harbor transit hub and Waterfront LRT
Investment opportunities
South River Opportunity Profile
South River is ideal for cultural, commercial and recreational destination uses
- 18.5 acres available for leasing in 2026
- This high-profile waterfront site is adjacent to a newly constructed marquee park, and 54-acres that are slated for development as a mixed-use community
- Long-term (15+ years) leasing opportunity ideal for sports and recreation, tourist destinations, cultural events and other compatible uses
- Opportunity to activate the adjacent waterway through floating retail, hospitality or recreational activity
In proximity to the planned East Harbor transit hub and Waterfront LRT
Contact information
Call to action and next steps
Confidential opportunity overviews and detailed materials are available upon request.
CreateTO
Website: createto.ca