The Garden District

About The Garden District

• Address: 79-81 Shuter St & 47 Mutual St, Toronto
• Neighbourhood: Church-Yonge Corridor
• Storeys: 32
• Units: 234
• Built Year: 2024
• Builder: The Sher Corporation and Hyde Park Homes
• Building Type: High-Rise Condo / Heritage Conversion
• Suite Sizes: 504 sqft - 1149 sqft

Overview of The Garden District

Completed in 2024, The Garden District combines Victorian architecture with a modern high-rise. Designed by architectsAlliance, the 32-storey glass cantilever tower rises above a preserved heritage podium.

The base incorporates the 1879 Second Empire style facade of 79 Shuter Street, originally developed by the Scott family. This preserves the 19th-century streetscape while introducing a glass-heavy structure to the skyline.

The tower design uses extensive glass to provide a counterpoint to the masonry foundation. The project repurposes the original 19th-century structure for modern residential use.

Suite Sizes & Value

Suites range from 504 to 1,149 square feet, with specific plans reaching 1,361 square feet. The building primarily contains one-bedroom layouts. It includes two-storey lofthouses in the heritage base with private entrances on Shuter Street.

Maintenance fees are $0.71 per square foot, lower than the Church-Yonge Corridor neighbourhood average of $0.98 per square foot.

Building Amenities & Features

• Executive concierge service
• Two-storey fitness centre and gym
• Resident amenity space located in the heritage base
• North and south-facing balconies

Location Highlights

• Dining: GEORGE Restaurant, Citrus Restaurant & Lounge, Curry Kitchen, Mast Coffee, and Cafe de Melbourne.
• Shopping: CF Toronto Eaton Centre and Church-Yonge Corridor boutiques.
• Culture & Arts: Gallery181, Nicholas Metivier Gallery, and CineCycle.
• Parks & Landmarks: Moss Park and downtown urban green spaces.
• Transit: Proximity to TTC subway stations and streetcar routes.

Lifestyle Near The Garden District

The area is characterised by 19th-century architecture and urban development. It attracts professionals and families seeking downtown proximity and historic character.

The neighbourhood features a mix of independent shops and dining options. This pocket of the city is transitioning into a residential hub.

About the Developer

The Sher Corporation developed this project in collaboration with Hyde Park Homes. The firm has nearly 50 years of industry experience and focuses on contemporary designs that integrate heritage elements. Their portfolio includes mixed-use buildings in the Yonge and Eglinton and Queen Street East corridors.