What to expect from Canada's new ‘supertall' skyscraper
Upon its scheduled completion in mid-2028, the 85-storey skyscraper will stand at 308.6 meters (1,012 feet) tall.
Designed by Foster + Partners and Core Architects, the building will house 476 residential units, hotel facilities, and retail spaces.
Despite its height, One Bloor West will not surpass Toronto's CN Tower, which is a freestanding communications tower and not classified as a building.
The title of Canada's tallest building will soon be claimed by SkyTower at Pinnacle One Yonge, which is under construction and set to reach 351 meters.
This building in Toronto has become Canada's first 'supertall' skyscraper
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