Simcoe WaveDeck

The Simcoe Wave Deck is 1 of 3 art installations near the Waterfront. It mimics the waves of the water. It adds character to the immediate area and doubles as a sidewalk. It debuted between 2008 to 2009. The 2nd to be unveiled to the public from all the Wave Decks. It’s the most “dramatic of the 3 with the highest point at 2.6 metres above Lake Ontario.” Kids love to slide or run down the highest wave at their own risk. It’s not meant to be a slide. Some people would sit at the handrails for photo opportunities. Again use at one’s own discretion. That white skinny bridge over the water where the boats are docked was filmed in a movie called My Big Fat Greek Wedding in 2002. A ROM COM type of movie.

My sister and I have walked past this thing often and that there were many people walking or resting on it. The Simcoe WaveDeck in Toronto's Harbourfront opened in June 2009 as part of a waterfront revitalization project. Designed by West 8 Urban Design & Landscape Architecture with inspiration from the Canadian cottage experience and the Great Lakes shorelines, it features a unique, undulating wooden design with waves up to \(2.6\) meters high that is both a public gathering space and a piece of art. The deck connects the Harbourfront Centre to western parts of the waterfront and is one of several WaveDecks in the area, including the Spadina and Rees decks.

There are three WaveDecks at the water's edge. Simcoe WaveDeck is the most easterly and wavy. It's interesting to look at and kids get a big kick checking out its various undulations. It's the kind of simple high interaction art/architecture that many people enjoy coming across as they walk and bike along the Harbourfront area. See you out there!

This is a very cool thing to have in the city with peopleenthe wavedeck. Especially on the waterfront where you can stop and enjoy everything around. Stop by the Amsterdam Brewhouse for some great food and then hit Lisa's for some cream while you watch the boats and plane's. We had a wonderful time, and we'll be back 💯.

This is the Wave Deck near the Harbourfront Center. When I went, it was March, so I couldn't walk on the wave deck, but I can walk in spring. I think it would be cool to have a drink and enjoy the harbor when the weather is nice. It's nice to take pictures, take a walk, and there are cafes and restaurants nearby.

The most dramatic of the 3 WaveDecks along the Waterfront, the Simcoe WaveDeck has 5 dramatic levels of waves. Some waves going as high as 2.6m high which has metal railings installed to prevent injuries. Kids sometimes use the highest one as a slide as well. It's the most iconic of the WaveDecks so far. Definitely a sight to see a great for photos and admiring the skyline!

A cool place for photos or to take break, sit and relax and see the sights. Right next to the marina with lots of venues nearby from restaurants and bars to outdoor activities.

Very very cool walkable deck in the shape of waves. One of like 3 down by the waterfront. Kids everywhere sliding down the metal sides.

This is an artistic impression of a waterfront boardwalk and waves. There are 5 wave heights. Some children try using the biggest wave as a slide. There is a metal railing along the water side for safety. They also added a low metal fence around it to prevent skateboarding. Review 2022-080 You can also find me on Instagram @chuan_chee. Thanks.

I've never seen anything like this before and it's pretty clever. Award-winning, apparently. This art installation makes the wooden deck at the Harbourfront look like it's undulating as a wave. There are also lights underneath, which obviously weren't operating when I stopped by at 3 in the afternoon. Definitely Insta-worthy. [Review 10989 overall, 761 of 2019.]