Parks, Squares and Plazas
Esplanade Tranquille – Montreal
“The first time I stumbled upon Esplanade Tranquille, a year-round indoor public space in Quartier des Spectacles, at the core View more
Esplanade Tranquille pavilion – Montreal
“I recently had the opportunity to visit the new Esplanade Tranquille pavilion in downtown Montreal. As an architect, I went View more
Esplanade Tranquille pavilion – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Esplanade Tranquille pavilion, located in downtown Montreal. It is an indoor and outdoor public square View more
The Forks waterfront – Winnipeg
“Having done a variation of this exercise to explore environmental design quality with my own students, I anticipate that most View more
Quartier des spectacles – Place des Arts Montreal
“The animated square of Quartier des spectacles (Place des Arts section) blending seamlessly into the symmetric design of Complexe Desjardins View more
Vancouver’s Stanley Park and Alhambra de Granada – Spain
“I believe there are many man-made places where this balance between matter, time and nature is achieved. Some make part View more
Regent Park Area – Toronto
“I particularly remember visiting… I live in downtown Toronto, and one of my most positive experiences is witnessing the View more
Urban park St. Patrick’s Island – Calgary
“I live and spend much of my time in the urban core of Calgary. For me that means being surrounded View more
Promenade Bellerive St. Lawrence River – Montreal
“My positive quality experience is located in the neighborhood where I live. This place came into its own in all View more
The Bentway public space – Toronto
“The example of quality I chose is The Bentway public space. I believe that quality public space is open to View more
Bowness Park – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting Bowness Park in Calgary during wintertime before sunset. As you slowly enter the park you are View more
Parc Jeanne-Mance – Montreal
“I lived right across from Parc Jeanne-Mance when I was pursuing my undergraduate degree at McGill University. During most of View more
Sunnyside Boardwalk – Toronto
“The Sunnyside Boardwalk stretches for about a kilometre alongside Sunnyside Beach in Toronto’s west end. It is made of a View more
Water features at Quebec City’s City Hall
“Olinda, the Unesco heritage city where I grew up and spent part of my teenage years, was my neighborhood. The View more
Lake Laurentian Trails and Conservation Area – Sudbury Ontario
“In my home city of Sudbury, Ontario, we are fortunate to have Lake Laurentian Conservation area. It is 950 hectares View more
Mount Pleasant Cemetery – Toronto
“In my personal perspective — which I acknowledge is not reflective of all park users — two criteria that most View more
Halifax Lakes and Rivers
“In a small city like Halifax, we have a unique blend of city and nature. Many of our best public View more
The Muskeg Creek Trails – Athabasca
“Architects identify the built environment in multiple ways including outdoor spaces. The built environment that I refer to is in View more
Trout Lake Park – Vancouver, B.C.
“When I think of quality in the built environment, I think of Trout Lake Park (John Hendry Park) in Vancouver View more
Wasnuskewin Heritage Park – Saskatoon
“Located 15 minutes outside of the city, visit one of Canada’s most vibrant, authentic Indigenous experiences: Wanuskewin. The name means View more
Corktown Common – Toronto
“While living in Toronto, Corktown Common was a favourite public space and one that I believe exhibited a high degree View more
Marina Port De Plaisance – Quebec
“I often go to the Marina Port De Plaisance, a small park on the edge of the water near my View more
Parc du Lac-à-la-Loutre – St Henri, Montreal
“A recent example of a positive experience of quality in my own community is Parc du Lac-à-la-Loutre in St Henri. View more
Urban Garden – Calgary
“As a child, one of my favourite places to visit was the urban garden at the east end of the View more
Toronto Music Gardens – Toronto
“I particularly remember visiting the Toronto Music Gardens at the city’s waterfront. My last visit to the harbourfront retreat was View more
Colquitz River Trail – Saanich, B.C.
“Last summer, I frequently visited the Colquitz River Trail in Saanich, B.C. (part of the Greater Victoria Region on Southern View more
Heart of Old Quebec
“An example of quality development in the heart of Old Quebec is located at the intersection of Saint-Paul and Saint-Pierre View more
Richvale Park and Greenway – Richmondhill, ON
“The Richvale Park and Greenway in Richmondhill, ON in my childhood. This park had been recently revamped/revitalized in 2010 when View more
Parc Linéaire de la Rivière Saint-Charles – Québec
“In the heart of Quebec City lies the Parc linéaire de la Rivière Saint-Charles. With its lush green banks, this View more
Devonian Gardens – Calgary
“I believe that a positive experience of quality in the built environment should not only meet the practical needs of View more
Old Chicoutimi Pulper Museum and Park – National Historic Site
“I particularly remember visiting the old Chicoutimi Pulper, now converted into a museum, event venue, and walking park. I remember View more
Mont Royal – Montreal
“As soon as I think of a peaceful and scenic place, I think of the different paths of Mont Royal View more
Sentier des Grands Domaines – Ville de Québec
“This walkway, steeped in history and located along the Sillery cliff, has always been a well-kept secret. But its recent View more
The Bentway public space in Toronto
“I particularly remember visiting The Bentway. The Bentway is a public space located in Toronto, Canada, which was transformed from View more
