As the first wavedeck to open along Toronto’s waterfront, the Spadina WaveDeck is an important symbol for waterfront revitalization. Located at the foot of Spadina Avenue, the 630 square-metre wooden wavedeck transformed a narrow sidewalk into a new waterside gathering place. It created more public space along one of the most heavily used parts of the Toronto shoreline and helped connect two key waterfront amenities, the Music Garden and HtO Park.

The impressive public space, made of yellow glulam cedar and ipe wood, offers people a place where they can relax by the lake. The upper crest of the wavedeck offers broad views of both the lake and the city.

In addition to amphitheatre-style seating on the steps of the wavedeck, a 57 metre backless bench creates a perfect place to relax and gather by the lake. The bench also acts as an innovative and elegant barrier to the water.

In the evening, the deck is lit from below with colourful LED fixtures. These colourful lights cast a glow from the lake creating a beautiful effect on the deck and the water.

The Spadina WaveDeck has been the recipient of numerous prestigious local, national and international design awards including a Toronto Urban Design Award. It was also the first Canadian project ever to be short-listed for the world-acclaimed Brit Insurance Design Awards.