In the future, the promenade will extend almost a full kilometre, all the way to the Parliament Slip. 

In total, Waterfront Toronto is building 30 metres of public space between buildings and Lake Ontario along the full length of East Bayfront.  It will be made up of two key parts: a 10-metre wide granite mosaic promenade and an 11-metre wide wooden boardwalk. There will also be an additional nine metre pedestrian area between buildings and the promenade.

The way people experience the water’s edge from either the promenade or boardwalk will be quite different. Along the promenade, a row of mature trees lining each side will create a

French-style allée by the lake sheltering pedestrians from sun and wind. The boardwalk, open to the elements, gives pedestrians full exposure to the lake.

In keeping with a commitment to sustainability and design excellence, Waterfront Toronto is constructing a stormwater management system in East Bayfront that will be integrated into the design of the area’s public realm, including  Sherbourne Common. This integrated approach allows required stormwater infrastructure to be beautiful, functional, sustainable and cost-effective.

Read the Water's Edge Promenade fact sheet and East Bayfront stormwater management overview to learn more about how stormwater is collected and treated in East Bayfront.

The water's edge promenade is fully accessible to people with disabilities.  The promenade features a flat, 10-metre wide granite surface swhose cobbles have been smoothed to ensure those in a wheelchair or those who have difficulty walking can navigate the area.