The Riviera

While calling the condos at 228-230 Queens Quay West "The Riviera" might have been somewhat of a stretch, we can appreciate the sort of mood developers were hoping to set. According to Google, a Riviera is “a coastal region with a subtropical climate and vegetation,” and yet the Riviera Condos are set within a city that experiences subarctic weather for a good part of the year.

Thanks to its location in The Waterfront neighbourhood, and of course also because of the name, the Riviera Condos allow residents to pretend they are on vacation 365 days a year. The lakeside location is also tempting to prospective buyers for yet another reason — many clear and sweeping views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto Islands can be found at 228-230 Queens Quay West.

The use of glass only accentuates this point further, as the façade of the building hints at the vistas afforded to homeowners here. And while many good views are to be had, those living on the highest floors will likely make their neighbours green with envy, thanks to the building’s height of 24 storeys.

Built in 2003, 228-230 Queens Quay West is home to just over 500 homes designed for the modern Torontonian. The condo even has its own website and Facebook page for keeping residents in the loop.

As for amenities, the condo is outfitted with just enough added perks to make life easier and more comfortable for its residents. These include a concierge, a gym with indoor swimming pool, sauna, and Jacuzzi, a rooftop terrace with four barbecues, visitor parking, and two guest suites.