Portland Slip

A vibrant new promenade next to a prominent historical landmark.

Along the west side of the Portland Slip, a generous, tree-lined pedestrian promenade offers new access to the water’s edge along the central waterfront. The granite promenade, which is one of the defining features of our revitalized waterfront, stretches 9.7-metre wide and is made of a two-toned red and grey maple leaf mosaic pattern. A double row of native maple trees offer shade and wind protection. The promenade also provides a pedestrian connection to Ireland Park, an often overlooked public space located on the south east corner of Eireann Quay, tucked behind the Canada Malting Silos. Ireland Park commemorates the 38,000 Irish immigrants who fled during the Famine of 1847 for Toronto.

The new promenade stretches 130 metres along the west side of the Portland Slip from the lake to the existing sidewalk just east of the Harbourfront Community Centre. Designed by West 8 + DTAH, as part of the overall plan for the downtown waterfront, the water’s edge promenade helps connect our waterfront parks and public spaces.