The Great Canadian Skyline Thread! - Page 16

Daveography · #**301** Posted **Aug 22, 2014, 8:52 PM**

I'd never even given a second thought to the term "Trail" until this thread. I probably won't give it a third thought, though, because I really can't comprehend how it would change any perception of anything if they were renamed "Drive", "Way", "Road" or anything else of the sort.

But I do agree about the suburban neighbourhoods in Calgary, and sadly Edmonton is going a similar direction it seems. Visiting friends in Calgary, I shit you not you have to take McKenzie Towne Blvd to McKenzie Towne Gate to McKenzie Towne Dr. to Elgin Meadows Way to Elgin Ave to Elgin Meadows View. It's insane.

ue · #**302** Posted **Aug 22, 2014, 9:04 PM**

Edmonton has the "Trail" thing a bit too, with Yellowhead Trail, Calgary Trail, etc but up here we seem to prefer "Drive". Eg. Whitemud Drive, Wayne Gretzky Drive, Anthony Henday Drive, etc.

GlassCity · #**303** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 12:04 AM**

I like the whole trail thing. It's unique. If Calgary ever somehow became prominent in North America in the way that Toronto or New York are I think it could be iconic.

Chadillaccc · #**304** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 12:27 AM**

Same angle, different view.

Calgary Skyline by Chadillaccc, on Flickr

Rico Rommheim · #**305** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 12:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by MolsonExport

Nice. I just love the exchange district. I visited in 2004 and I was very impressed.

Yeah me too. I dare even say that the exchange district is the country's best classic urban neighbourhood west of Old Montreal (except maybe Gastown, which is pretty remarkable too).

The Chemist · #**306** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 12:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

Same angle, different view.

Calgary Skyline by Chadillaccc, on Flickr

I love this angle. Telus Sky and Brookfield Place are both going to add to this view immensely.

Chadillaccc · #**307** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 12:44 AM**

That they will. Both will be visible, separate from each other, creating a four-block long wall of 215+ meter towers

Also of note, the 2nd Guardian is going to block out the Calgary Tower from this view, which depending on your pov, could be a good thing

MolsonExport · #**308** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 1:34 AM**

Time to rename the 401 to the McDonald-Cartier Path.

MolsonExport · #**309** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 1:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by Rico Rommheim

Yeah me too. I dare even say that the exchange district is the country's best classic urban neighbourhood west of Old Montreal (except maybe Gastown, which is pretty remarkable too).

I would agree with that statement.

MolsonExport · #**310** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 1:38 AM**

Allen "Road", Toronto

bork

Metro-One · #**311** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 2:24 AM**

Spamming this a little bit, but these are just great photos and, well, I just love MNP tower. Great urban canyon growing here.

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Originally Posted by Klazu

Today at 7:30am.

ssiguy · #**312** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 3:01 AM**

Those are really great Vancouver shots from vantage points you usually don't see..........well done!

niwell · #**313** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 3:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Rico Rommheim

Yeah me too. I dare even say that the exchange district is the country's best classic urban neighbourhood west of Old Montreal (except maybe Gastown, which is pretty remarkable too).

Well I would change that to West of Toronto because of the Kings areas. Particularly St Lawrence. But yeah, Winnipeg is the best urban experience in the west for sure.

Metro-One · #**314** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 3:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by ssiguy

Those are really great Vancouver shots from vantage points you usually don't see..........well done!

It is great having a new prominent office tower in the city. Perfect location for it as well.

The Credit Suisse tower will add another great office addition downtown (excavating currently).

And hmm, Winnipeg as the best urban experience in western Canada, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, seems that could be up for debate

(I also like how it could not be better that your home city as well niwel, had to make it west of Toronto, hehe) Classic SSP move, but then again, so is my response, hehe.

Rico's comment seemed a lot more of a true statement.

niwell · #**315** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 3:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by Metro-One

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And hmm, Winnipeg as the best urban experience in western Canada, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, seems that could be up for debate

(I also like how it could not be better that your home city as well niwel, had to make it west of Toronto, hehe) Classic SSP move, but then again, so is my response, hehe.

Oh shit.

When I thought of "west" I immediately think of prairies. I guess that's from growing up in Calgary.

Vancouver is like, the coast, or something. But it's different, haha. (and doesn't count in what I said).

Beedok · #**316** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 3:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by niwell

Well I would change that to West of Toronto because of the Kings areas. Particularly St Lawrence. But yeah, Winnipeg is the best urban experience in the west for sure.

Hamilton isn't too bad in many areas. I'd guess it to be roughly on par with Winnipeg. A far weaker downtown, but more spread due to the decentralised nature of an industrial port city. Also both cities were comparably sized for much of the pre-war era.

niwell · #**317** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 3:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by Beedok

Hamilton isn't too bad in many areas. I'd guess it to be roughly on par with Winnipeg. A far weaker downtown, but more spread due to the decentralised nature of an industrial port city. Also both cities were comparably sized for much of the pre-war era.

Another thing to consider. Hamilton is incredibly urban. Love everything below the Mountain, and Westdale, Dundas, etc.

This is what I get for refuting sweeping statements while slightly drunk. Damn.

Metro-One · #**318** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 4:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by niwell

Oh shit.

When I thought of "west" I immediately think of prairies. I guess that's from growing up in Calgary.

Vancouver is like, the coast, or something. But it's different, haha. (and doesn't count in what I said).

Haha, no problem! I was having a little fun there myself as well.

Yeah, I always love of geographic terms can be so relative to where one is from / is. ( I know this forum has had a few hot topics about that, haha).

Martin Mtl · #**319** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 2:39 PM**

Montreal skyline by Fred Plante on Flickr

Rue Sainte-Catherine by Fred Plante on Flickr

Beedok · #**320** Posted **Aug 23, 2014, 3:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by niwell

Another thing to consider. Hamilton is incredibly urban. Love everything below the Mountain, and Westdale, Dundas, etc.

This is what I get for refuting sweeping statements while slightly drunk. Damn.

No big worries, Hamilton is almost more south than west of Toronto. Certainly a different direction than Winnipeg. Also it depends what you're after. Winnipeg has a downtown that knocks Hamilton out of the park and to some that's what really counts. I haven't actually explored Winnipeg enough to know if Hamilton wins or loses over all, but it's definitely close. Vancouver also has a decent shot I'm guessing, but the amount of polished new-ness makes it less "classic".