WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
See how some of the city’s best managed buildings operate by stepping behind-the-scenes of historic landmarks, major entertainment and retail venues or office buildings that are leading the way in adopting smart technology.
Historic Revitalization Tour / Retail and Entertainment Tour / Office Building Tour
Historic Revitalization Tour
12:15 PM Registration │ 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Tour
Explore the rich tapestry of local historic landmarks Queen Richmond Centre and Distillery District. Learn how these buildings have been revitalized over time to maximize customer experience.
Distillery District
Managed by Dream Office Management Corp.
Tour the Victorian Industrial buildings that were restored nearly a decade ago to become a cultural hub of restaurants, galleries, cafes and retail and a Toronto city icon. See for yourself the great lengths taken to restore and repurpose original elements, together with 21st century design and technologies.
Queen Richmond Centre
Managed by Allied Properties REIT
Explore through this landmark development in Toronto’s Downtown West and learn how it has preserved the cultural integrity of the property whilst modernizing it to maintain a standard of excellence for its office and retail tenants.
Retail and Entertainment Tour
12:15 PM Registration │ 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Tour
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the infamous entertainment and retail Toronto exemplars, Rogers Centre and Maple Leaf Square.
Rogers Centre
Managed by Rogers Communications Inc.
Learn more about the iconic dome, home of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club, an entertainment centre that continues to host over 200 events annually and an international reputation for the world’s first fully retractable roof. See how recent renovations and upgrades have incorporated the city’s culture, with a focus on maximizing customer experience.
Maple Leaf Square
Managed by Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd.
Explore the 1,250,000 square feet of usable space of Maple Leaf Square that uniquely integrates office space, restaurants, retail, a boutique hotel, condominiums and daycare facilities at the intersection of York Street and Bremner Boulevard to connect Toronto’s daily commuters and visitors to Union Station, the Air Canada Centre and the downtown core.
Office Building Tour
12:15 PM Registration │ 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Tour
Tour the corporate office buildings of South Core Financial Centre and WaterPark Place for the opportunity to see how their adoption of smart technology is saving time, energy and money.
WaterPark Place
Managed by Oxford Properties Group
Explore the unique building of WaterPark Place that showcases the seamless integration of smart technologies to maximize energy efficiency, tenant experience, and the overall building performance. See how this property is leading the way in sustainable building practices, from its dedicated facilities for cyclists to car charging stations and more.
Southcore Financial Centre
Managed by GWL Realty Advisors Inc.
Enjoy touring the 1.4 million square feet of this major mixed-use, sustainable complex prominently located in Toronto’s emerging Southcore Financial District. Learn more about how this building connects locals and visitors alike to Union Station, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the PATH network and all that this vibrant city offers.