The Great Canadian Skyline Thread! II - Page 283

Chadillaccc · #**5641** Posted **Jul 22, 2013, 7:40 PM**

haha yes, but I'd put them nearly at par for the sole fact that Vancouver's natural setting completely blows any other city in the America's out of the water, except for maybe Santiago Chile. I think Vancouver's skyline prestige will be raised once Trump Vancouver is done, as it will add a lot of height and needed architectural interest to the city, especially when viewed from, say, the Spanish Banks or Jericho.

caltrane74 · #**5642** Posted **Jul 22, 2013, 7:48 PM**

Vancouver, Hong Kong, Rio De Janerio, and Cape Town possibly Monaco have the most beautiful natural settings behind an urban skyline.

Cape Town is obviously the most beautiful city, then everything else is a toss up.

Chadillaccc · #**5643** Posted **Jul 22, 2013, 7:50 PM**

Precisely! It's great to see Cape Town is back up on the construction scene for the first time since before I was born. They'll be finishing their new tallest next year, and have more than a few 100+ meter proposals as well. South Africa is back on fire with construction.

Martin Mtl · #**5644** Posted **Jul 22, 2013, 8:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by vanatox

IMO, Champlain and Jacques-Cartier bridges both offer the best views of the skyline. Jacques-Cartier is accessible by bike/foot. This is unfortunately not the case for Champlain.

That is true. One BIG advantage of seing the skyline from the bridges is that Mount Royal becomes a magnificent green backdrop to the city. It's hard to beat. Unfortunately, no photograph can do justice to those bridge views.

Ramako · #**5645** Posted **Jul 22, 2013, 8:15 PM**

It's getting a bit crowded in here:

By: udo at Urban Toronto

sync · #**5646** Posted **Jul 22, 2013, 8:16 PM**

^^^^very nice!

floobie · #**5647** Posted **Jul 22, 2013, 8:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

I agree about the glass holding Vancouver back, but the setting makes it absolutely gorgeous! especially around sunset.

Yeah, the buildings, viewed in isolation, aren't all that special. I find Vancouver's office buildings in particular to be somewhat "meh". But, to me, that natural setting makes up for everything. Taken together, Vancouver's skyline is easily my favourite in Canada.

travis3000 · #**5648** Posted **Jul 22, 2013, 9:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

I think it's kind of silly to compare Calgary and Toronto, TO is so massive that it's not even close. Calgary is more comparable to Vancouver and Montreal, all 3 cities have a similar sized skyline but each has their own aesthetic that makes them unique. Toronto is one of the worlds best skylines, Calgary is just starting to approach that level but isn't there yet.

100% agree with this summary.

Tone · #**5649** Posted **Jul 22, 2013, 10:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ramako

It's hard for me to choose between Montreal and Calgary. Montreal's skyline has age, variety, depth, texture and ambiance.

For me, that's what sets Montréal apart from anywhere else in this country.

Dwils01 · #**5650** Posted **Jul 22, 2013, 10:33 PM**

Pictures by me.

TownGuy · #**5651** Posted **Jul 23, 2013, 12:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by Ramako

It's hard for me to choose between Montreal and Calgary. Montreal's skyline has age, variety, depth, texture and ambiance

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tone

For me, that's what sets Montréal apart from anywhere
else in this country.

I agree and that's a neat pic. Got me thinking if Toronto had any similar type angle. Best I could think of is the skyline from the east.

These are like a year old

Another one slightly unrelated but shows how large Toronto is behind the CBD. This one is newer

Photos by Razz on Urban Toronto

Martin Mtl · #**5652** Posted **Jul 23, 2013, 1:52 AM**

Montreal Skyline by sdowen on Flickr

koops65 · #**5653** Posted **Jul 23, 2013, 2:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by Ramako

It's getting a bit crowded in here:

By: udo at Urban Toronto

The One Yonge proposal, if built, would seriously change that view. By itself, it would be comparable to half the buildings in that view. (bulk-wise I mean)

saffronleaf · #**5654** Posted **Jul 23, 2013, 2:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by Ramako

Calgary's skyline could easily go toe to toe with any major American city outside of Chicago or New York.

That's wrong, IMO.

Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, I think, have better skylines than Calgary.

MonkeyRonin · #**5655** Posted **Jul 23, 2013, 2:38 AM**

Untitled by fox.seventyseven, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikenits/9205478296/in/pool-blogto/

porter by Bob is my uncle, on Flickr

Heat Wave by Jack Landau, on Flickr

Sugar Beach by timtom.ch, on Flickr

Mother Nature playing nice after a severe thunderstorm by michaelleckman, on Flickr

Central Nervous System by Daifuku Sensei, on Flickr

Chadillaccc · #**5656** Posted **Jul 23, 2013, 3:02 AM**

Amazing photos!

Tone · #**5657** Posted **Jul 23, 2013, 3:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by TownGuy

I agree and that's a neat pic. Got me thinking if Toronto had any similar type angle. Best I could think of is the skyline from the east.

Thanks man! I really like the comparison with the first Toronto pic you posted, the main towers seem to be around the same distance too.

Tone · #**5658** Posted **Jul 23, 2013, 3:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by Martin Mtl

Montreal Skyline by sdowen on Flickr

Nice! Looking at Tour Aimia/Altoria, it's a pretty recent one.

Daveography · #**5659** Posted **Jul 23, 2013, 2:45 PM**

Colour In, Colour Out by Daveography.ca, on Flickr

Wooster · #**5660** Posted **Jul 23, 2013, 3:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by saffronleaf

That's wrong, IMO.

Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, I think, have better skylines than Calgary.

Houston's and LA's skylines are similar. Tall, but to me too sparse to be considered among the best. Obviously personal opinion though.

One thing I really like about Calgary's skyline is the density of buildings.

Miami has really improved in the last ten years, San Francisco will improve with Transbay. I'd consider Seattle's better than any of the ones you listed.