Public Places

Somba K'e (Som-ba Kay) Civic Plaza, Yellowknife
Yellowknife

Streets

Portage and Main- Famous Corner
Winnipeg

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  • Somba K'e (Som-ba Kay) Civic Plaza, Yellowknife

    Yellowknife

    Public Space

    This outdoor plaza is located in the heart of downtown Yellowknife on the shore of Frame Lake. It's located on the former grounds of the Gerry Murphy Arena which was torn down in 2005...More

  • Saint-Catherine Street

    Montreal, QC

    Street

    Saint-Catherine Street is the primary commercial artery of Downtown Montreal. It crosses the central business district from west to east, beginning at the corner of Claremont Avenue and de Maisonneuve Boulevard in the city of Westmount and ending on Notre-Dame Street just east of Viau Street...More

  • River Landing

    Saskatoon

    Public Space

    River landing is located near the center of the city of Saskatoon. It is outdoors. In 1978, a report by renowned architect Raymond Moriyama presented a plan that provided a balance of conservation and development for the South Saskatchewan River as it travels through both Saskatoon and the Rural Municipality of Corman Park. The plan included a “South Downtown Concept” which promoted the development of the riverbank from the Broadway Bridge to Victoria Park as well as the Gathercole site, which was owned and occupied by the Saskatoon Public School Board. River landing occupies a large area with many bridges and is situated in the downtown area...More

  • Nanaimo Harbour

    Nanaimo, BC

    Public Space

    The Nanaimo Harbour was created in 1871. My favorite place is outside and is along the ocean front. it is a U shaped and is very large...More

  • Portage and Main- Famous Corner

    Winnipeg

    Street

    This famous intersection is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It's about 150 years old, and was originally an old Red River ox cart trail. It's about 15-16 kms long...More

  • Civic Square

    Kitchener, ON

    Public Space

    Civic Square is an outdoor plaza centrally located in downtown Kitchener constructed principally with granite. It continues to be one of the main hubs of activity in downtown Kitchener...More

  • Seawall

    Nanaimo

    Public Space

    The Seawall is a walkway along the waterfront in downtown Nanaimo...More

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You can nominate great places until September 2, 2013. You can vote for your favourite place until September 23, 2013.