Mapping Positive Lived Experience in Canada’s Built Environment
Sunnyside Boardwalk – Toronto
“The Sunnyside Boardwalk stretches for about a kilometre alongside Sunnyside Beach in Toronto’s west end. It is made of a
The Plateau – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Plateau in Montreal as an example of a vibrant neighborhood (at least on the main
Halifax Central Library – Halifax
“I particularly remember visiting the Halifax Central Library. The library is a neighbour to my School of Architecture, making it
Mont Royal Corridor between Papineau and Des Erables
“I particularly remember visiting my neighbourhood in Montreal, particularly the rue Mont Royal Corridor between Papineau and Des Erables, is
Calgary Central Library – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting the new Calgary Central Library. The use of wood finishes gives an immediate feeling of warmth,
Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau and Calgary Central Library
“I am not an architect and so these two buildings may not completely align with the principles I listed above
Calgary Central Library – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting the Calgary Public Library downtown location. It was an unseasonably hot late spring day and I
Marc-Favreau library – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting Marc-Favreau library which although is currently beside a large area of construction- I believe has been
National Archives – Montreal
“I particularly remember revisiting the National Archives building on Viger Street in Montreal in October 2022 and experiencing an intense
Calgary Central Library – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting the new Calgary Central Library designed by Snohetta and Dialog. I appreciate the entrance design,
BAnQ’s Grand Library – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting La Grande Bibliothèque du Québec by Patkau Architects, Menkès Shooner Dagenais Le Tourneux Architectes, and Croft
Halifax Central Library – Halifax
“I particularly remember visiting…the Halifax Central Library for the first time and feeling an incredible sense of community. Not only
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
Pointes-aux Renard residence – Pincourt
“In my opinion, the architectural space that adds value to a way of life is the Pointes-aux Renard residence in
Gaetan-Laberge Housing for elderly – Montreal
“Spontaneously, several places came to mind, not far from twenty. The two examples I have chosen to briefly describe are
Log Cabin on LacLu – Ontario
“One of my positive lived experiences of experiencing quality in the built environment would have to be my parents’ log
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
Harvie Passage – Calgary – Alberta
“I particularly remember visiting Harvie Passage in Calgary, Alberta in the Summer. This is a man-made portion of the Bow
Ice Stations – Ramsey Lake – Ontario
“I particularly remember visiting… A series of ice stations situated on the skate path of Ramsey Lake, a water body
Saskatchewan park – Museum – Building
“A national park in Saskatchewan with displays of wildlife. A museum where the displays were tactile and, a building where
Mount Pleasant Cemetery – Toronto
“In my personal perspective — which I acknowledge is not reflective of all park users — two criteria that most
Halifax Lakes and Rivers
“In a small city like Halifax, we have a unique blend of city and nature. Many of our best public
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
3e avenue Limoilou district in Quebec City
“The development of 3e avenue, the backbone of the Limoilou district in Quebec City, seems to us to be the
Bow River Pathway – Alberta
“I particularly enjoy the pathway along the Bow River. I can go downtown, to grocery stores and shops in good
Church Street in Bangalore
“I particularly remember visiting Church Street in Bangalore every weekend when I lived there. It was a street that felt
Grand Marché de Québec
“Although the project is recent, the new Grand Marché de Québec is a concrete example of the quality described above.
Vancouver Public Library – Vancouver
“The Vancouver Public Library (Central) is one of these places that demonstrates an inclusive comforting environment for everyone that walks
BAnQ’s Grand Library – Montreal
“I will always remember the first time I visited the Bibliothèque et Archives Nationales du Québec (BANQ) in the Latin
Saint-John, New Brunswick Market
“In Saint-John, New Brunswick, I still vividly remember my visit to the City Market, one of the oldest farmer’s markets
Halifax Central Library – Halifax
“I particularly remember visiting the Halifax Central Library, after it was completed. On this vacant site for years, nothing happened,
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
Halifax Waterfront – Halifax
“I particularly remember visiting…the Halifax Waterfront. The city of Halifax (Halifax Regional Municipality) was founded upon the relationship between the
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
Corktown Common – Toronto
“While living in Toronto, Corktown Common was a favourite public space and one that I believe exhibited a high degree
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