Item: Aqua
Rating: 5
Author: Manuel B

Aqua

Looking for a home that places you in the heart of the action, near serene walking trails, and with quick access to highways? Aqua has all of that and more &mdash; plus, you won&rsquo;t have to sell your soul to purchase a condo in this building.Located at 410 Queens Quay West, Aqua is a 16-storey condominium offering urban living in Toronto&rsquo;s picturesque <a href="https://strata.ca/toronto/downtown/the-waterfront">Waterfront neighbourhood</a>. This property boasts an impressive list of amenities to help residents unwind after a busy week: gym, sauna, whirlpool, party room, meeting room, rooftop terrace with BBQ space, parking garage and 24hr concierge.Aqua is an ideal location for people who want to live and work in <a href="https://strata.ca/toronto/downtown">downtown Toronto</a> but need a little more nature in their lives &mdash; <a href="https://strata.ca/toronto/downtown/the-waterfront/condos-for-sale">Waterfront condos for sale</a> give you have all the convenience of urban living and a bounty of green spaces just outside your front door.

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Crossbridge Condominium Services Ltd.

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Waterfront property is highly coveted, and it's easy to see why with a quick tour of this neighbourhood. From your front door at Aqua you are immediately faced with the peaceful sights of Lake Ontario. Nature lovers have their pick of walking trails, scenic parks, and harbourfront festivities. There's a sandy beach at HTO park for catching some rays on a Saturday afternoon, the Martin Goodman Trail for jogging or long walks, plus a range of recreational activities.The Toronto Waterfront is home to some great dining options like the Amsterdam BrewHouse, Pearl harbourfront Chinese Cuisine, and Against the Grain. If you go a little further north, you have the Entertainment District and well known Restaurants like Wahlburgers, Wayne Gretzky's Toronto, Boston Pizza, Sunset Grill, and Jack Astor&rsquo;s Bar and Grill.Entertainment is easy at 410 Queens Quay West &mdash; you can faithfully follow the Blue Jays and walk to every game or use convenient TTC options to watch the Leafs or Raptors. Music fans can see local acts in bars like N&rsquo;Awlins, Adelaide Hall, Antler Room &mdash; or see your favourite band live at the Scotiabank Arena.If you can&rsquo;t function with a morning coffee, then have no fear &mdash; you have choices here. There's a Starbucks 2 minutes away on Lower Spadina, and Music Garden Caf&eacute; is located right beside it. Or if you really need the Canadian coffee experience, Tim Hortons is just a few blocks away &mdash; that sentence can probably be said for every street in Canada.For groceries, there's Rabba Fine Foods and The Kitchen Table on Queens Quay West, a Sobeys on Spadina, Longo&rsquo;s Maple Leaf Square on York, plus several drug stores nearby.

Aqua house 273 units, with sizes that range from cozy 1 bedroom units to large 2 bedroom + den suites. Units follow a variety of floor plans, but all condos are spacious and open concept. Features include en-suite laundry, hardwood floors, floor to ceiling windows, and private balconies.Residents also have access to a shared rooftop patio with sweeping lakefront views. As an added bonus to those who like to entertain friends and family &mdash; there's visitor parking available in the underground parking garage.

With a condo in the scenic Waterfront neighbourhood, you&rsquo;ll want to walk as much as possible. 410 Queens Quay West has a Walk Score of 89, so residents can accomplish the majority of their errands without a vehicle or public transit.Bikers have lakefront lanes to take in the sights and sounds on Queens Quay West and can go north by taking Lower Simcoe Street.TTC riders have streetcar service right outside their lobby doors, from there it's easy to connect to subways and buses through the city. For longer journeys, there's GO Transit from Union Station, and you're minutes from Billy Bishop Airport.Drivers can quickly reach the Gardiner Expressway via Spadina Avenue, connecting to the Don Valley Parkway or QEW.

Great location and sleek building, but poor management. Workers and security often barge in unannounced. Disappointing condo experience.

Balaji M

What I love most about Aqua is the view. There’s something peaceful about watching the ferries glide by every morning with a coffee in hand. The units aren’t massive, but they’re thoughtfully laid out and full of light. It’s a quieter building compared to some of the newer ones nearby which I actually appreciate. For anyone who wants to be right on the lake but still close to downtown this is a solid choice.

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