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The Riviera

228 & 230 Queens Quay West. Twin glass towers directly across from Harbourfront Centre, built in the early 2000s with some of the widest suite windows on this stretch of the Quay.

Fast Facts
Address228 & 230 Queens Quay West
Built2003
Height19 & 24 storeys
Suites517
Developed by Urbancorp and Landmark Developments, designed by Kirkor Architects.

Right across from the Centre

The Riviera's two towers, 19 and 24 storeys, sit directly opposite Harbourfront Centre, close enough to walk to the winter skating rink or a summer festival without crossing more than the street. Completed in 2003 by Urbancorp and Landmark Developments, the tinted glass facade was a deliberate design choice to maximize both lake views by day and city lights by night, depending on which side of the building you're on.

Suite mix

Suites range from 494 to 1,590 square feet, with 9-foot ceilings and open layouts throughout. Studio and one-bedroom units dominate the lower end of that range, while the larger two-bedroom layouts offer genuinely spacious floor plans for a building this age.

Fees & what to verify

Now over two decades old, The Riviera's reserve fund study deserves the same scrutiny as any building approaching its first or second major building envelope cycle. Ask specifically about window seal and glass facade maintenance history, since tinted glass buildings from this era sometimes see more of this than concrete-and-brick alternatives.

Amenities & location

  • Indoor pool, full gym, and sauna
  • A rooftop deck with direct views of boats docking at the Toronto Islands
  • 24-hour concierge and visitor parking
  • Directly across from Harbourfront Centre's festivals, markets, and winter skating rink
  • Steps from Steam Whistle Brewing, the Martin Goodman Trail, and Ripley's Aquarium

Who it suits

Buyers who want to be genuinely inside the Harbourfront Centre action, walking distance to festivals, the rink, and year-round programming without needing to drive or transit anywhere. The wide windows and lake-facing units suit anyone prioritizing natural light and views above amenity depth.

Agent's Take

If Harbourfront Centre's programming is a real reason you're looking at this neighbourhood, not just a nice-to-have, The Riviera puts you closer to it than almost anything else on this list. That proximity is worth more than people give it credit for once winter skating season actually starts.

Nearby

Other buildings on the Quay