This freshly expanded Toronto park has a zipline and a massive restored 300-tonne crane
The biggest park to open in Toronto in a generation just got even bigger.
The 10-acre expansion of Biidaasige Park in the city's east end was revealed last week ahead of a public opening on July 25.
It's the latest step in a $1.4 billion tri-government project that's turning what was once sprawling industrial land into a go-to waterfront destination.
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Biidaasige Park To put the expansion into perspective, officials say the additional parkland is almost the size of the Rogers Centre building, and five times the size of Toronto’s Sugar Beach. (Waterfront Toronto)
Biidaasige Park The Atlas Crane is the biggest landmark of the expansion. Those involved with the project say the preserved 300-tonne marine cargo crane, installed in 1961 and
decommissioned in the 2000s, is a celebration of the area’s industrial roots. (Waterfront Toronto)
Biidaasige Park The massive crane supported the shipping industry before it was refurbished and reintroduced as a part of the new Biidaasige Park. In its heyday, the crane loaded and unloaded cargo, including Toronto icons like the old TTC streetcars destined for Cairo, Egypt in 1966. It is one of the last cranes of its kind on the Great Lakes, according to officials. (Waterfront Toronto)
Biidaasige Park "Last summer’s opening drew huge crowds eager to kayak along the shoreline, spot returning wildlife, join guided site tours and cycle the new routes. With those experiences already capturing the city’s imagination, this next phase adds even more to a park that is quickly becoming a Toronto landmark," officials said in a news release. (Waterfront Toronto)
Biidaasige Park More than 250 metres of extended Water’s Edge Promenade is included in the expansion, offering never-before-seen views of Toronto's downtown skyline. (Waterfront Toronto)
Biidaasige Park A promontory, or elevated viewpoint, overlooking the inner harbour offers guests a unique look at the park from a higher vantage point. (Waterfront Toronto)
Biidaasige Park Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and other government officials arrive at the park on July 24 ahead of the official opening.
Biidaasige Park Guests enjoy one of many new art installations on the Water's Edge Promenade.
Biidaasige Park The park is equipped with state-of-the-art, self-cleaning accessible washrooms as well as several water stations for adults, kids and pets.
Biidaasige Park White pillars mark the former boundary of Marine Terminal 35, which began operation in 1959. The terminal was lost in a fire in 2017.
Biidaasige Park The restoration of the Atlas Crane involved a fresh coat of paint to match its original colour and the installation of feature lighting to illuminate the structure at night. The facelift was a tall order, and involved scaffolding that reached 40 metres (140 ft) high.
Biidaasige Park A view of Toronto's downtown skyline from the Biidaasige Park
promenade is seen here. Guests in attendance at Friday's unveiling said they had never before seen the city from this perspective.
Biidaasige Park One of the biggest draws of the park's expansion is the addition of a 3,000-person event lawn. Officials say that the space will soon be used for concerts and other performances.
Biidaasige Park Cyclists make their way through the park expansion on Friday July 24.
Biidaasige Park There's plenty of places to sit in the new park, including several benches with stunning views of waterfront and inner harbour.
Biidaasige Park Dancers mark the opening of the Biidaasige Park expansion on July 24, 2026.
Biidaasige Park Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow walks to the site of the Biidaasige Park expansion unveiling on July 24, 2026.
Biidaasige Park Across the broader site of the waterfront space, officials say that more than one million plants have been introduced and all wetlands and naturalized shorelines have been restored.
Biidaasige Park Officials say that a number of species are already benefitting from the restoration efforts, including great blue herons, razorbills, waterfowl and migratory birds, and turtles.
Biidaasige Park A view of Canoe Cove, a protected paddling and shoreline access area, is seen here.
Biidaasige Park A cyclist travels east along the promontory on July 24, 2026.
Biidaasige Park Another view of the Atlas Crane and surrounding Canoe Cove is seen here on July 24, 2026.
Biidaasige Park Officials said they listened to the feedback following the opening of the park last year that it lacked shade. To rectify that, canopies were added over some seated areas. The canopies will complement the over 5,000 trees that were planted in the park, once they grow to maturity.
Biidaasige Park A couple takes in the view of Toronto from the promontory on July 24, 2026.
Biidaasige Park Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow speaks at the expansion unveiling. She explained that Biidaasige means “sunlight shining toward us” in Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwemowin.
Biidaasige Park A marching band was on hand for Friday's event.
Biidaasige Park Another view of the pillars near the edge of the promenade are seen here.
Biidaasige Park Guests enjoy the waterfront view inside one of the many new interactive art installations.
Biidaasige Park Canoe Cove is seen in this image. Guests are permitted to paddle to and from the natural docking area on kayaks, canoes, or other non-motorized watercraft.
Biidaasige Park The rocky path down to Canoe Cove is lined with an Indigenous art installation.
Biidaasige Park New grass over a 3,000-person event lawn is seen here. Officials at Friday's opening said the area used to be an "industrial wasteland."
Biidaasige Park Dozens of new trees are among the thousands planted at the new park space.
Biidaasige Park Teaching Signifier Sturgeon Stones – both designed by Solomon King and Brook McIllroy are seen here.
Biidaasige Park Guests walk on the event lawn ahead of the official opening of the Biidaasige Park expansion on July 24, 2026.
Biidaasige Park Kayakers prepare to enter Canoe Cove on July 24, 2026.
Biidaasige Park The rock-covered walkway up to an elevated view of the new park is lined with new plants, trees, and shrubs
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Biidaasige Park Watch your step! Some of the surfaces in the park are intentionally uneven to integrate with the natural landscape.
Biidaasige Park A collection of new plants and trees is contained in one of many new garden areas in the park.
Biidaasige Park The last remaining infrastructure of Marine Terminal 35 are seen here.
Biidaasige Park Guests of Biidaasige Park have been enjoying the space since it opened last year. The park was billed as the biggest to open in Toronto in a generation.
Biidaasige Park An open-area zip line is one of the biggest draws of the space, where guests of all ages can experience the thrill of zipping through the air.
Biidaasige Park The east-end of the park is very family friendly, with plenty of attractions for younger guests all housed on a padded floor.
Biidaasige Park Last year's opening marked the first time many residents were able to push a canoe or other watercraft into Lake Ontario from Toronto's shoreline.
Biidaasige Park Kayakers paddle into Lake Ontario from the Biidaasige Park shoreline in this undated image.
Biidaasige Park An interactive water feature offers kids a chance to cool off while exploring east-side of Biidaasige Park.
Biidaasige Park A structure in Toronto's newest park, Biidaasige Park, is seen on July 18, 2025.
Biidaasige Park Beavers play a large part in the park's original design. The iconic water-dwelling rodent has been spotted in the area in recent days.
Biidaasige Park Another beaver-inspired structure is seen on the east-side of the park in this image from 2025.
Biidaasige Park Cyclists enjoy the sunshine as the east-side of Biidaasige Park
opens in July of 2025.
