A new beach, green spaces and promenade?
Montreal's Wellington Basin may be getting the ultimate makeover.
Committed to the redevelopment of the Wellington Basin area in Montreal, Canada Lands Company has planned 2,800 housing units with a focus on accessibility.
A public beach and a hub for artisans along the riverbank that celebrates the site’s heritage.
With so many gorgeous beaches in and around Montreal, this new project—the latest in a series of exciting projects coming to Montreal—is a refreshing idea on the horizon.
Bordered by the Peel Basin to the north, Bridge Street to the south, Mill Street to the east and the railroad along Wellington Street—ranked one of the coolest streets in the world—the area outlined for the Wellington Basin is approximately 13.6 hectares.
Just steps from some of the best restaurants and bars in Montreal, the Wellington Basin will also be adjacent to some of the city’s best sandwicheries and favourite brunch spots.
Green spaces, urban agriculture, a cycling network, and (last but not least) water access via the Basin’s Beach are all part of this exciting development which promises to be a unique recreational hub centred around the renewed waterfront.
Expect a promenade dotted with various activities to encourage use of the waterfront, along with a new tower that will be a landmark for the new beach and bathing area.
The swimmable basin will also potentially be accessible via the REM’s new route.
The project could take up to 15 years to complete, and Canada Lands Company hopes to break ground by 2025.
For more information about The Wellington Basin, click here.
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