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Port LandsYour city’s about to get bigger.
- 400+Acres of City-owned land
- 40Acres of planned new parkland
- 2New mixed-use communities with affordable housing
- 1.3M sq.ft.Of new commercial space
- 6,600New jobs created throughout the Port
- 704k sq.ft.Of new film studio & production space
Already a vital part of our city’s economy and home to Toronto’s thriving film studio district, the Port Lands are currently being transformed through flood protection work that will unlock major new uses for one of the most significant undeveloped pieces of real estate in North America. From affordable housing to new parks, trails and commercial districts, CreateTO is making sure this unique downtown district delivers maximum value for the people of Toronto.
Industrial
As an active port, the Port Lands currently has a concentration of industrial uses that help build and maintain the broader city. The Port Lands is the single largest provider of concrete serving downtown Toronto, and revenue from our industrial tenants and leaseholders helps support CreateTO’s work across the city.
Creative
The Port Lands is one of Toronto’s most dynamic creative hubs, a place where film, television, media production and emerging creative industries come together. Home to major studio infrastructure, including Pinewood Toronto Studios, the area continues to play an important role in supporting the city’s screen-based economy and cultural sector.
In 2025 alone, the City issued 95 film permits in the Port Lands, with 36 unique productions choosing the studios in the district as a filming location.
Affordable
CreateTO, together with the City of Toronto and Waterfront Toronto, is currently exploring different ways to deliver housing and community services in this new waterfront community.
The Port will eventually become home to Ookwemin Minising, a new 54-acre sustainable and inclusive waterfront community with new parks, public spaces and more housing, including affordable housing. We’re also developing plans for the McCleary District, another 50-acre parcel of land, that is envisioned as a dense, transit-oriented, complete mixed-use community and hub of activity.
Magical
Come explore the best views and waterfront in the city, with Unwin Avenue Trail, Cherry beach and the Cherry Beach Sports Fields. We’ve created new destinations like Leslie Lookout Park, which opened in 2024 and features a public beach and a viewing platform with 360 views down the ship channel.
News
Building the city we love requires consistency and a long‑term view. This past year, we continued our work supporting City Divisions, Agencies and Corporations, delivering affordable housing and advancing the transformation of the Port Lands. Our 2025 Annual Report reflects steady progress in using public real estate to meet Toronto’s evolving needs.
Building the city we love. That’s what we set out to do over this past year, and not just through bricks and mortar, but by envisioning new beginnings, new experiences and new communities for the people of Toronto and for those who want to call it home.
