The dream of owning waterfront property is one that is common to many people the world over. Whether they live in Australia, Europe, Asia, Africa, or North America, people, some of whom have never even seen the ocean, dream of coming home to a view of sparking water and a fresh sea breeze. You'll be pleased to know that even if you are stuck in a huge metropolis like Toronto, it's still possible to own waterfront real estate by buying a condo in harbourfront Toronto, the area along the shores of Lake Ontario. Here at Queen's Quay Condos, we'll provide you with all the information you need to make your dream come true.

There are many neighborhoods in Toronto with views of the ocean - there's the Beaches, Mimoco, Port Credit, Cliffside - but the name on everyone's minds lately is Queen's Quay. Queen's Quay is the most southerly east-west road in Toronto, and is so near to the downtown neighborhoods that provide most of the employment - such as the entertainment district and the financial district - that you can walk there from your condo. This is why the neighborhood of Queen's Quay is sought after by everyone, whether they're an architect in Toronto or a prominent banker.

As you might expect from its being located to near downtown and its having spectacular water views, Queen's Quay is not among Toronto's most affordable neighborhoods. A standard condo with a waterfront view in Queen's Quay costs at least as much as a luxury condominium in Toronto's more inland neighborhoods. Prices start around $200,000 and climb steeply up into the millions of dollars. And with the neighborhood's continuing gains in popularity, we can expect this base price to continue to climb.

That's why it may surprise you to know that Queen's Quay wasn't always they type of neighborhood where the well-to-do tried to outbid each other on the latest and greatest Toronto condos. In Toronto's early days, Queen's Quay was dedicated to industry and commercial activities, as was most of the waterfront. Queen's Quay Terminal, which is now a shopping mall, was once a cold storage warehouse, and Parliament Slip, which is now surrounded by condo buildings, was once a site for loading and unloading commercial ships.

If the idea of dining on your balcony gazing out over the ocean or taking leisurely strolls along the waterfront walking trails appeals to you, click on the tabs at the top of the page for more information about the individual condo developments and the neighborhood amenities of Queen's Quay. Or if you've already made your decision you can contact us and we'll put you in touch with a Toronto realtor who can help you look into buying waterfront property in Queen's Quay.