The Great Canadian Skyline Thread! II - Page 374

GlassCity · #**7461** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 5:39 AM**

I'd have to agree. I don't really like Montreal's skyline at all, probably just because to be honest I don't really like any individual building a whole lot. It's not bad, but it's just nothing extraordinary.

That being said, it's street scape is on a whole other level than anything I've ever seen. Easily the most exciting place in Canada.

caltrane74 · #**7462** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 5:40 AM**

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Montreal is amazing on foot. That's all that matters. When it comes to streetscape, not only does it beat Calgary, but also beats Toronto. Any person who has spent time here will agree with me. Montreal is truly on a whole different level with it's unique urban vibe, soul, character, variety of architecture, overall setup, feel, nightlife, etc. It may underwhelm with the number of big tall buildings, but when I visit a city I care way more about how much fun I'm going to have. And let's put it this way... If I was making a non biased statement being a tourist from another country and I was given a chance to spend 5 days in any Canadian city (no car, just walking/biking/public transit) I would in no way go to any other place other than Montreal. Toronto would be 2nd, Vancouver 3rd. But Montreal takes the cake, there is just SO much to see and do without needing a car, or to even leave the city.

Montreal was a real city, a really big city and Toronto/Calgary was still a farm. Not fair.. really.

SkahHigh · #**7463** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 6:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by GlassCity

I'd have to agree. I don't really like Montreal's skyline at all, probably just because to be honest I don't really like any individual building a whole lot. It's not bad, but it's just nothing extraordinary.

That being said, it's street scape is on a whole other level than anything I've ever seen. Easily the most exciting place in Canada.

I have to disagree. Montreal has some of the most unique skyscrapers in Canada, such as 1000 de la Gauchetière, 1250 René-Lévesque and Tour de la Bourse. Heck, even the CIBC Tower is worth mentionning despite it's simplicity.

Vancouver (and it is nothing against the city itself) doesn't have any remarquable skyscrapers either. Maybe that'll change a bit with the Shangri-La but still, lots of high-rise condos but no impressive skyscrapers.

Among the Canadian skyscraper elite I place the ones mentionned above and Scotia Plaza, Brookfield Place and The Bow.

Chadillaccc · #**7464** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 6:13 AM**

Nathan Zeller Photography http://neilzellerphotography.zenfolio.com/

GlassCity · #**7465** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 6:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by SkahHigh

I have to disagree. Montreal has some of the most unique skyscrapers in Canada, such as 1000 de la Gauchetière, 1250 René-Lévesque and Tour de la Bourse. Heck, even the CIBC Tower is worth mentionning despite it's simplicity.

Vancouver (and it is nothing against the city itself) doesn't have any remarquable skyscrapers either. Maybe that'll change a bit with the Shangri-La but still, lots of high-rise condos but no impressive skyscrapers.

Among the Canadian skyscraper elite I place the ones mentionned above and Scotia Plaza, Brookfield Place and The Bow.

I never said Vancouver did. Although there are a couple that I really like.

It's all a matter of opinion. But I don't know, 1000 de la Gauchetière is my favourite tower in Montreal but I still can't say I actually like it.

Robertpuant · #**7466** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 6:17 AM**

Montreal's skyline can be a bit underwhelming depending on a person's standards. I think one of the main cause for this is the massive land area the downtown covers. Old Montreal, le quartier de la santé, quartier latin, concordia's ghetto, and now Griffin town and la cité multimédia take up a huge load of real estate. The result of this is a huge patchy area mostly built with 10-20 story buildings and a few skyscrapers in-between them.

edit: and add to that 40 years of stagnation (mentioned by Ricco)

GlassCity · #**7467** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 6:20 AM**

But I think that could be a reason the street scape is so good though

SkahHigh · #**7468** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 6:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by GlassCity

I never said Vancouver did. Although there are a couple that I really like.

It's all a matter of opinion. But I don't know, 1000 de la Gauchetière is my favourite tower in Montreal but I still can't say I actually like it.

Like I said, nothing against Vancouver. The only cities in Canada which have an impressive downtown are Toronto and Calgary.

And I do agree that Montreal needs to plug some holes in it's skyline. But with all the major tower projects going on, let's see what it looks like in 4 years!

Let's not forget that our economy is different from the rest of Canada because of the language factor, unfortunately...

G.S MTL · #**7469** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 6:25 AM**

this is the same pic but different filter ...I mean come on ..this pic is recent

logan5 · #**7470** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 6:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by SkahHigh

Like I said, nothing against Vancouver. The only cities in Canada which have an impressive downtown are Toronto and Calgary.

And I do agree that Montreal needs to plug some holes in it's skyline. But with all the major tower projects going on, let's see what it looks like in 4 years!

Let's not forget that our economy is different from the rest of Canada because of the language factor, unfortunately...

Calgary's got a great skyline, but it falls off sharply outside of the core. I can't see how Calgary could match Vancouver.

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I think Kensington Gardens should have its own thread. The view of Downtown from those towers will be sweet.

http://vancitypresales.com

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By Michael Shepard on Flickr

Chadillaccc · #**7471** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 7:08 AM**

I don't see the point you're trying to make actually. I love Vancouver's skyline btw. I actually had an argument about it with Caltrane like 2 years ago

Well whatever... here is Calgary like 7 years ago. The skyline has changed categorically since this photo, but even still, it is a great indicator of how massive Calgary's inner city is, especially considering several neighbourhoods aren't included(Kensington, Hillhurst, Mission, Inglewood, Ramsay, etc).

http://realtvufos.blogspot.ca/2011/02/ufo-news-article-second-sighting-pilot.html

Edit: Oh shit, sorry. I didn't realize how big the pic was. Sorry about that!

TallBob · #**7472** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 7:16 AM**

Ya no shyte! Love that sunset pic of Calgary.... How'd you get all that purple color in it? I don't know squat about photography!

MTLskyline · #**7473** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 7:18 AM**

I always liked the Bankers Hall twins. They're still probably my favourite skyscrapers in Calgary.

Chadillaccc · #**7474** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 7:18 AM**

It's not my photo. The image itself is hyperlinked to the image page, and the link below it is linked to the photographer's website. He has some amazing shots.

Chadillaccc · #**7475** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 7:20 AM**

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I always liked the Bankers Hall twins. They're still probably my favourite skyscrapers in Calgary.

haha really? I always hated them to bits! But they are starting to grow on me after having lived here for over a year and a half.

MTLskyline · #**7476** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 7:36 AM**

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haha really? I always hated them to bits! But they are starting to grow on me after having lived here for over a year and a half.

I guess I'm a PoMo fan (at least when it comes to office towers), and Bankers Hall is one of Canada's best examples of it. I think that buildings like these will be viewed as stellar examples of the period. It was a great era for signature skyscrapers, IMO.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bankers-Hall-Szmurlo.jpg

For much the same reason I really like the Key Tower in Cleveland

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Key_tower.jpg

And the Bank of America Corporate Centre in Charlotte.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bank_of_America_Corporate_Center.jpg

Chadillaccc · #**7477** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 7:41 AM**

The Bank of America Corporate Centre is actually one of my favorite buildings in the world. I love the incredible crown on it. Thanks for pointing that one out, I totally forgot about it. I love PoMo as well. Though I have a pretty diverse selection of architectural favorites.

The Chemist · #**7478** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 9:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by MTLskyline

I guess I'm a PoMo fan (at least when it comes to office towers), and Bankers Hall is one of Canada's best examples of it. I think that buildings like these will be viewed as stellar examples of the period. It was a great era for signature skyscrapers, IMO.

I didn't really like Bankers Hall when there was only one of them. It looked SO much better after the second tower was finished in the late 90s, and became one of my favourite building complexes in Calgary. It still is today.

Beedok · #**7479** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 12:05 PM**

So I guess I'm weird to find Montreal's skyline the nicest in Canada?

Martin Mtl · #**7480** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 12:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Beedok

So I guess I'm weird to find Montreal's skyline the nicest in Canada?

This a skyscraper fan boy forum, so obviously, a city with few very large towers will underwhelm most of them. Personnally, I like the texture, the variety of Montreal's skyline and the fact that it is very expansive. But it will never be the favorite of those who have a cult for height.

If one find this view underwhelming, then too bad. We simply don't have more to offer on the skyline front. So far anyway.

Montreal Panorama - full width by Wichan Yingyongsomsawas on flickr