South Core, Toronto

The remodeling and restoration of Union Station and the construction of a new wave of business and condominium towers is central to this area's forecast growth.

With the financial district just to the north and the new high-rise South Core on the other side, Union is right at the centre.

[2] The South Core was once part Toronto Harbour and now lies on land fill done from the 1850s to 1920s to accommodate railway lines.

Development has jumped over the railway tracks to create a teeming new district becoming known as the South Core.

Other notable buildings in the area include: The PATH network connects to the Toronto Waterfront Trail through 85 Harbour Street (also known as Waterpark Place III)[7] Union Station is one of the busiest commuter hubs in Canada and sees tens of thousands of commuters pass through every day.

Queen's Quay Terminal from Lake Ontario . The South Core is bounded by Lake Ontario to the south.
Maple Leaf Square during the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs . The public square in between Maple Leaf Square tower, Telus Harbour , and Scotiabank Arena .
Erected in 1917, the Toronto Harbour Commission Building is the home of PortsToronto , an agency responsible for the management of the Toronto Harbour .
A 509 Harbourfront streetcar near Queen's Quay Terminal. 509 Harbourfront is a streetcar line that operates in the area.