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Villiers Island.

Toronto Canada 43° N · 79° W
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Villiers Island, officially known by its Indigenous name Ookwemin Minising, meaning “Place of the black cherry trees” in Anishinaabemowin, is Toronto’s newest…

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Villiers Island · Toronto
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Cement carrier Argonaut moored at Lafarge cement silos at dusk viewed from Sugar Beach
The cement carrier Argonaut moored at Lafarge cement silos at dusk as seen from Sugar Beach in 2022, illustrating industrial activity associated with Villiers Island development.
Construction site of Villiers Island with cranes and building materials on February 16, 2023
Ongoing construction work on Villiers Island as of February 16, 2023, showing cranes, construction equipment, and building materials at the site.
View across Polson Slip towards Villiers Island with urban landscape in the background
Scenic view across Polson Slip waterway focusing on Villiers Island and cityscape in the distance on November 18, 2020
View across Polson Slip towards Villiers Island on a cloudy day
Looking across the Polson Slip at Villiers Island showing water, industrial buildings, and cloudy sky on November 18, 2020
View across the Polson Slip waterway at Villiers Island with urban buildings and trees in autumn
Scenic view looking across the Polson Slip waterway at Villiers Island on November 18, 2020, showing urban waterfront, trees with fall foliage, and blue sky.
View across Polson Slip towards Villiers Island with water and city skyline
Looking across the Polson Slip at Villiers Island showcasing water, urban background, and a clear sky taken on 2020-11-18
View across Polson Slip towards Villiers Island with calm water and autumn foliage
Scenic view looking across the Polson Slip at Villiers Island featuring calm water and vibrant autumn trees, captured in 2020
View across the Polson Slip at Villiers Island with water and industrial buildings in autumn 2020
Scenic view across the Polson Slip at Villiers Island showing water, surrounding infrastructure, and an overcast sky in late 2020
Panoramic view of Cherry Street with construction and urban buildings along the future Polson branch of the Don River
Panorama of Cherry Street taken on November 18, 2020, showing the area where the Polson branch of the Don River is planned to be excavated, featuring urban infrastructure and development.
Street scene in Portland area of Toronto with people walking on sidewalk and autumn trees
A vibrant street scene in the Portland area of Toronto on a November morning in 2020, showcasing people walking along a tree-lined sidewalk with autumn foliage.
Toronto waterfront skyline with modern buildings and lake under clear sky
Toronto waterfront view on January 23, 2021 featuring lake, modern city buildings and clear blue sky
Aerial view of Villiers Island showcasing urban development and waterfront areas in late November 2023
Aerial photograph of Villiers Island taken on November 30, 2023 displaying the urban landscape, waterfront, and surrounding areas during late autumn.

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