Maple Leaf Square, Mixed-use skyscraper in South Core, Toronto, Canada
Maple Leaf Square is a two-tower complex of glass and cast-in-place concrete in Toronto's South Core, rising 65 storeys and containing 872 residential units, a 167-room Hotel LeGermain, offices, shops and a daycare. A public square with a 5,000-person capacity sits beside Scotiabank Arena, whose west atrium carries a 50 by 80-foot video screen overlooking the plaza.
Construction began in January 2007 on the former Railway Lands, developed jointly by Cadillac Fairview, Lanterra and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. The two towers rise 186 and 174 metres and hold 872 residential units. In 2014 the square became a fan gathering spot nicknamed Jurassic Park, and a five-year Ford Canada sponsorship rebranded it the Ford Fan Zone at Maple Leaf Square.
Fans nicknamed the square Jurassic Park during the Raptors' 2014 playoff run, and the name stuck alongside the official Raptors Tailgate. It was the first plaza of its kind in Canada, later copied in Edmonton and Winnipeg. After the 2019 NBA title, Toronto renamed part of Bremner Boulevard Raptors Way.
The complex offers a grocery store, the Real Sports Bar and Grill restaurant, and various other dining options on site. The outdoor plaza can accommodate up to 5,000 people, making it suitable for gatherings and events.
The complex earned LEED Silver certification for its environmental construction practices and sustainable design approach. This recognition reflects the project's commitment to green building standards from the outset.
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