Great Canadian Skyline Thread II - Page 138

esquire · #**2741** Posted **Dec 20, 2016, 3:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hali87

This pic is incredible... Halifax is really establishing a legit skyline. I always thought it was kind of odd that such a major regional hub had such a modest collection of towers, but it looks like that is being corrected in a big way now. Canada's East Coast metropolis is starting to look the part.

koops65 · #**2742** Posted **Dec 20, 2016, 3:15 PM**

^^^ Great density, but more height is needed...

905er · #**2743** Posted **Dec 20, 2016, 3:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by koops65

^^^ Great density, but more height is needed...

I disagree.. I think a beautiful skyline can be achieved without more height. I happen to like the smaller towers and big density look and think it is appropriate for Halifax. That said, I wouldn't object to a taller tower in N.S...
I think Halifax has a certain Wellington New Zealand vibe skyline wise.. which is quite nice.
Really loving the development going on in Halifax. I can't wait to visit.. Looks like a beautiful city.

Echoes · #**2744** Posted **Dec 20, 2016, 3:55 PM**

Halifax and Edmonton are undergoing the most exciting transformations in Canada right now, IMO.

G.S MTL · #**2745** Posted **Dec 20, 2016, 3:56 PM**

I wish we could have seen the west side of the downtown ...oh well.

http://instagram.com/bernard_lavoie

WhipperSnapper · #**2746** Posted **Dec 20, 2016, 4:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by 905er

Love Hamilton's city hall.. theres something to be said about that aesthetic that is quite pleasing and ahead of its time. Really think Hamilton is starting to turn a corner so to speak.. Really hope the Hamilton Hammer gets built. Anyone know the status on that project.. I think the city needs a new iconic tower.. the current one is way dated.

It's building but, architecturally, it's building duds. I hope it hasn't gotten to that corner yet.

WhipperSnapper · #**2747** Posted **Dec 20, 2016, 4:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by koops65

^^^ Great density, but more height is needed...

The new builds are averaging taller. It doesn't need a 50 storey tower right now.

WhipperSnapper · #**2748** Posted **Dec 20, 2016, 4:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by Echoes

Halifax and Edmonton are undergoing the most exciting transformations in Canada right now, IMO.

Halifax for sure.

esquire · #**2749** Posted **Dec 20, 2016, 4:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

The new builds are averaging taller. It doesn't need a 50 storey tower right now.

Agreed. While it would be cool to see a huge 750 footer go up, I think the Halifax skyline would benefit more from, say, 3 250' towers. It's nice to see the Halifax skyline filling out the way that it is.

Calgarian · #**2750** Posted **Dec 20, 2016, 5:49 PM**

Edmonton has a funicular?

Acajack · #**2751** Posted **Dec 20, 2016, 5:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

Edmonton has a funicular?

I am surprised that it would even need one!

FFX-ME · #**2752** Posted **Dec 20, 2016, 6:16 PM**

As if a city in Canada is actually building a funicular. Most were torn down in the early 1900s.

niwell · #**2753** Posted **Dec 20, 2016, 6:21 PM**

Huh - I did not expect that to actually be a thing http://globalnews.ca/news/2956471/edmont...ar-art-announcement-construction-update/

CanadianCentaur · #**2754** Posted **Dec 20, 2016, 6:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by Acajack

I am surprised that it would even need one!

The funicular would make it a lot easier for people to get up and down in that part of the river valley, esp. seniors and children. There's been complaints about how the river valley's not so accessible as people would like. Yes, there's stairs, and quite a few of them in places, including where the new funicular is being built. But many of them are quite long due to the depth of the river valley. Stairs like these fine if you're fit enough and for keeping fit, but not so good if you're 5 or 85 years old (esp. if in poor health)!

Oh, and this is not the first funicular Edmonton's had - there was one built in 1908 and it operated until 1913. This was known as the Edmonton Incline Railway. It was then shut down for good after the High Level bridge opened. It was built to carry not only people, but also horses. The location of this thing was a few blocks further west, starting where the Chateau Lacombe Hotel stands today.

Note the church in the background - it still exists to this day as MacDougall United Church. Also notice how short it was!

Source: http://www.edmontonmapsheritage.ca/location/edmonton-incline-railway/

Acajack · #**2755** Posted **Dec 20, 2016, 6:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by CanadianCentaur

The funicular would make it a lot easier for people to get up and down in that part of the river valley, esp. seniors and children. There's been complaints about how the river valley's not so accessible as people would like. Yes, there's stairs, and quite a few of them in places, including where the new funicular is being built. But many of them are quite long due to the depth of the river valley. Stairs like these fine if you're fit enough and for keeping fit, but not so good if you're 5 or 85 years old (esp. if in poor health)!

Oh, and this is not the first funicular Edmonton's had - there was one built in 1908 and it operated until 1913. This was known as the Edmonton Incline Railway. It was then shut down for good after the High Level bridge opened. It was built to carry not only people, but also horses. The location of this thing was a few blocks further west, starting where the Chateau Lacombe Hotel stands today.

Note the church in the background - it still exists to this day as MacDougall United Church. Also notice how short it was!

Source: http://www.edmontonmapsheritage.ca/location/edmonton-incline-railway/

Just teasing you guys, but thanks for the info. Very interesting!