The Residences of 8 Park Road Yorkville

The first seven storey’s at 8 Park Road are reserved for commercial tenants, meaning residents living at don’t have to travel far to get their shopping done. The Hudson’s Bay Centre is home to shops like the Bay, M.A.C., LCBO, Kitchen Stuff Plus, and Longo’s, as well as the Consulate General of Spain — handy for any residents working on acquiring a Spanish passport.

Built in 2003, the prominent concrete façade is Cursive text above the front entrance reads “The Residences of 8 Park Road, Yorkville,” with a set of gold-encased double doors directly below. Inside, the building is home to 297 downtown Toronto condos, which are spread out over 28 storeys.

The luxurious theme endures within, with amenities like a “sky lobby” and communal terrace up on the 15th level. Even with almost 300 homes and their owners to service, the terrace is suitably sized, as it spans 12,000 square feet, and is equipped with barbecues for those who can’t bring themselves to leave — even to eat. And while the building doesn’t feature a gym of its own, a Good Life is ready and waiting downstairs, with residents privy to a special discount on memberships.

Comfort and security are also high on the list of priorities at 8 Park: ICC Property Management Ltd. — a reputable and prominent name in the industry — is in charge of making sure everything runs smoothly. The building’s lobby also happens to be located on the 7th floor, ensuring that no unwanted strangers will wander into the building by accident.