Toronto condo buildings · Updated November 4, 2026
Palace Pier Condominiums
2045 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto · Also known as 2045 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Palace Pier North Tower
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Palace Pier is the 45-storey 1978 Bramalea tower at 2045 Lake Shore Boulevard West at the mouth of the Humber River, with 433 suites and resort-style amenities. Google reviewers rate it 4.3 out of 5 from 136 reviews, with 88 five-star ratings. Maintenance fees are the most common complaint.
- Address
- 2045 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto
- Neighbourhood
- Humber Bay Shores
- Completed
- 1978
- Storeys
- 45
- Suites
- 433
- Towers
- 1 (its twin, Palace Place, is a separate corporation)
- Developer
- Bramalea Limited
- Transit
- On Lake Shore Boulevard West at the Humber River; reached by TTC surface routes rather than a subway station
About Palace Pier
Palace Pier's cruciform tower dates from 1978 and sits beside its twin, Palace Place at 1 Palace Pier Court, which is a separate condominium corporation with 44 storeys and 504 suites, completed in 1993. Palace Place has its own Google listing (4.5 from 213 reviews) that is not included here.
The building has a hotel-like feel: Google topics include valet, a tennis court, barbecues, a pool and gym alongside concierge and security. Fees (8 mentions) are the most-named theme, followed by cleanliness (4).
Sources give 45 storeys on most listings and 46 on one. The 433 units figure is from a listing summary; the developer is Bramalea Limited, with one source also naming Max Tanenbaum.
Storeys are 45 on most listings and 46 on one. Units are 433 on a listing summary. The developer is Bramalea Limited, with one source also naming Max Tanenbaum. The Google listing is York Condominium Corporation 382; Palace Place has its own listing.
Where Palace Pier is
Palace Pier is at 2045 Lake Shore Blvd W in Humber Bay Shores. On Lake Shore Boulevard West at the Humber River; reached by TTC surface routes rather than a subway station.
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Palace Pier building amenities
- Swimming pool
- Fitness centre
- Tennis court
- Valet
- Barbecues
- Concierge
- Dog park
- Dog friendly
Google Maps listing attributes and the amenities residents name in Google reviews.
Palace Pier reviews: the Google rating
Google reviews are the largest public sample of resident opinion for most condo buildings. The breakdown matters more than the average: a building with as many one-star as five-star reviews is a very different place from one with a steady spread of fours.
4.3
★★★★★136 Google reviews
- 5 star88
- 4 star27
- 3 star8
- 2 star2
- 1 star11
What reviews mention most
- Fees · 8
- Cleanliness · 4
- Tennis court · 3
- Valet · 3
- Security · 3
- Concierge · 2
- Downtown view · 2
- Pool · 2
Google Maps listing, as of September 13, 2026. Topics are the themes Google identifies in reviews, with the number of reviews mentioning each. Read the reviews on Google Maps
What residents praise
- Resort-style amenities including tennis, pool and valet
- Concierge and security
- Views of the lake and downtown
What residents complain about
- Maintenance fees, the most-mentioned theme
- Cleanliness
- Distance from the subway
What's near Palace Pier: transit, restaurants and parks
Subway stations, streetcar and bus stops, and the most-reviewed places within about a kilometre of 2045 Lake Shore Blvd W. Use the filters to show only what you care about, and select a marker for photos, details and walking directions.
Transit stop locations are from TTC schedule data. Place locations come from Google Maps listings and are rounded to about 100 m, so a marker can sit a little off the actual entrance.
Transit near Palace Pier
There is no subway station within walking distance of Palace Pier. Streetcar routes 501 and 507 and bus routes 66 and 80 stop within 500 m.
Subway stations
No subway station is within walking distance of this building.
Streetcar routes within 500 m
- 501QueenNearest stop: Humber Loop at the Queensway5 min · 320 m
- 507Long BranchNearest stop: Humber Loop at the Queensway6 min · 370 m
Bus routes within 500 m
- 66Prince EdwardNearest stop: Marine Parade Dr (East) at Lake Shore Blvd West4 min · 230 m
- 80QueenswayNearest stop: Marine Parade Dr (East) at Lake Shore Blvd West4 min · 230 m
Stations and routes from the TTC's official schedule data (TTC Routes and Schedules (GTFS), Toronto Open Data, published October 29, 2026). Overnight routes are not shown. Walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance. View the dataset
Restaurants, parks and things to do near Palace Pier
Restaurants near Palace Pier
- No free photo available4 min walk
Vos Restaurante Argentino-Lakeshore
Restaurant
★★★★★4.4 (423)
2083 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 4G2 · 260 m
- No free photo available10 min walk
La Vecchia Restaurant Lakeshore
Italian restaurant
★★★★★4.5 (3,581)
90 Marine Parade Dr, Etobicoke, ON M8V 0H6 · 640 m
- No free photo available10 min walk
Krazy Roll
Sushi restaurant
★★★★★4.6 (609)
84 Marine Parade Dr, Etobicoke, ON M8V 0C6 · 640 m
Cafés and bakeries near Palace Pier
- No free photo available1 min walk
Wiki café
Coffee shop
★★★★★4.9 (105)
88 Palace Pier Ct #103, Etobicoke, ON M8V 4C2, Canada · 70 m
- No free photo available9 min walk
Casa Boho Juice Bar & Cafe
Coffee shop
★★★★★4.7 (320)
62 Marine Parade Dr Unit 1, Etobicoke, ON M8V 0A3 · 570 m
- No free photo available12 min walk
Second Cup Cafe
Coffee shop
★★★★★4.3 (72)
98 Marine Parade Dr, Etobicoke, ON M8V 0H2 · 750 m
Grocery stores near Palace Pier
- No free photo available8 min walk
Sobeys Queensway
Supermarket
★★★★★4.2 (2,766)
125 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON M8Y 1H6 · 520 m
- No free photo available10 min walk
Rabba Fine Foods
Grocery store
★★★★★4.0 (278)
2125 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 0A5 · 620 m
- No free photo available11 min walk
Elite Mobile Groomer & Elder Care
Personal concierge service
★★★★★5.0 (3)
125 The Queensway Suite15365, Etobicoke, ON M8Y 0B4 · 700 m
- No free photo available15 min walk
Fresh Taste Produce
Import export company
★★★★★3.3 (7)
343 -345 Ontario food terminal, 165 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON M8Y 1H8 · 930 m
- No free photo available15 min walk
Produce Guys
Grocery store
★★★★★3.0 (2)
165 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON M8Y 1H8 · 960 m
Parks and green space near Palace Pier
- No free photo available6 min walk
Humber Bay Shores Park
Park
★★★★★4.7 (2,676)
15 Marine Parade Dr, Etobicoke, ON M8V 4G1 · 410 m
- No free photo available9 min walk
Sunnyside Park
Park
★★★★★4.7 (1,837)
2001 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 1L4 · 600 m
- No free photo available12 min walk
Sir Casimir Gzowski Park
Park
★★★★★4.6 (3,306)
2001 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6S 5A3 · 790 m
Things to do near Palace Pier
- No free photo available5 min walk
Humber Bay Arch Bridge
Bridge
★★★★★4.8 (4,057)
Martin Goodman Trl, Toronto, ON M8X 3M9 · 290 m
- No free photo available5 min walk
Sheldon Lookout
Scenic spot
★★★★★4.8 (1,413)
Martin Goodman Trl, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3W9 · 290 m
Places and ratings from Google Maps listings, retrieved November 4, 2026. Restaurants and cafés are limited to places rated 4.3 or higher, and every category is filtered to listings with enough reviews to be meaningful. Walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Businesses open, close and move, so check before you go.
Who Palace Pier suits, and who should look elsewhere
A good fit for
Buyers who want a classic big-amenity waterfront building with lake and city views and are comfortable with a surface-transit commute.
Look elsewhere if you are
Anyone sensitive to maintenance fees or who needs a subway station within walking distance.
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Palace Pier FAQ
When was Palace Pier built?
1978, by Bramalea Limited.
How many units are in Palace Pier?
A listing summary gives 433 condo units across 45 storeys. One source says 46 storeys.
Is Palace Pier the same as Palace Place?
No. They are twin towers. Palace Pier is the north tower at 2045 Lake Shore Boulevard West; Palace Place at 1 Palace Pier Court is a separate corporation with 44 storeys and 504 suites, completed in 1993.
Is Palace Pier a good building?
Google reviewers rate it 4.3 out of 5 from 136 reviews, with 88 five-star ratings. Fees are the most common complaint.
What grocery stores are near Palace Pier?
The closest well-reviewed grocery stores are Sobeys Queensway at 125 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON M8Y 1H6 (8 min walk), Rabba Fine Foods at 2125 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 0A5 (10 min walk) and Elite Mobile Groomer & Elder Care at 125 The Queensway Suite15365, Etobicoke, ON M8Y 0B4 (11 min walk).
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Sources
- condos.ca: Palace Pier
- Palace Pier building website
- Strata.ca: The Palace Pier Condos
- Google Maps listing (snapshot September 13, 2026)
- TTC Routes and Schedules (GTFS), Toronto Open Data
Researched November 4, 2026. Ratings and resident opinion change; check the linked sources for the latest before making a decision.