Just so people know. It's called the Well because underneath parking level6 in D/C building there is a approximately 40' diameter well that goes down around 150' to allow Lake Ontario to fill this well. This water is used in a process called enwave that uses the lake water to heat and cool many buildings in the DT core. It was really something to see when I was building this place back in 2020/2021.
The thing you're referring to is actually a tank that acts as a thermal battery and is fed by Enwaves existing Deep Lake Water Cooling system. Still a very cool system, but not a well.
Great video showcasing The Well! I found an article that shows it's named The Well because (1) it is on Wellington Street, and (2) there is an underground thermal well that heats and cools the surrounding buildings.
My first thought was Wellington Street, the Arcadia Earth is something that is similar to some areas of Japan....cool about the well info provided here...thanks
its cool but im dying for a place with some beautiful architecture more reminiscent of old toronto. these modern builds bore me to death and suck out the joy of a sunny day.
It would be helpful for you to mention the prices of things for us that live in the GTA. The Arcadia Earth thing is pricey at $39 for one adult admission.
Loved this place. You're right, the footway-bridges as well as indoor-outdoor mixed design makes this feel very "VERTICAL", in the sense that as you walk around, suddenly new views open around the corner. I do wish the designs were more ornate though, haha, but the archways at least makes it a stand out from just boxes and rectangles. And hope they have more unique business there like some artisanal arts and foods stores, instead of just trying to make a generic mall. Great video, agree with your points overall.
The lower Well area is beautiful. But the condos and commercial buildings above are eyesores that that have completely stolen the view from the King/Portland to King/ Niagara neighbourhoods. As usual the city and developers are just approaching development in cannibalistic way, high rises everywhere to point that no one will be able to see the CN tower.
Hot damn. Didn't know Toronto got this - it looks amazing! Will have to come and visit from Hamilton. Thanks for the honest, chill, and family oriented introduction to the Well
correct me if i'm 'wrong'...but are Most of these 'food establishments'....Franchises?? i have nothing against them....but i like 'Supporting' more of the 'independent'...food places!.....possibly some 'videos' on that as well.... Love your entertaining / informative places to Go..!!!! cheers!
It's called the Well because it has a massive underground well beneath the complex used for thermal cooling and heating - part of Toronto's deep lake cooling throughout the downtown. This is by far the coolest - pun intended - part of the whole project! I can't believe you missed that during your research.
I did the glass in one of these buildings. word on site was that it was built over an old well, or some sort of underground water source or something, hence the name. that's what I heard from the pipe guys working in the basement.
Ohhh! I've been eyeing this place from the GO train everytime I come downtown! This vid is great cus now I'm definitely going to make a point of checking it out
I hate malls and shopping, but this looks cool. A cool place to wander through. I didn't appreciate the food segment. We can come to our own opinions in regards to the food. I will check it out next time I pass through Toronto on my way home.
I also understood the name "the well" as in a water well, almost like a watering hole where all the animals congregate at. So it symbolizes community in my view
Over-rated, overpriced, souless . People will check it out initially just because of the hype (especially all those Torontonian Foodies), but will die down and be barren in a matter of a year 🤷🏻♂️💀💀💀
They did have outdoor heaters in the winter and seemed to be really setup for outdoor lounging in the cold. There were 2 separate licensed outdoor patios with heating prior to the Market opening up. I agree that the food at the market is average at best and severely overpriced. We live next door and have tried most of the places by now and nothing has wowed us. Great architecture though!
I'm really happy to see Isabella's doing well. I remember when they had the single boutique restaurant in the East end of the beaches. I went there a few times and I loved every time. When they closed down I was really sad because the owners were so kind and friendly. Knowing that they only shut down the restaurant to focus on the mochi donuts makes me a lot happier to know that they're keeping their dream alive! Also I like how you called it the Skydome instead of the rogers center. I will never call it rogers center. Ever. It will forever be the Skydome in my mind
You were right. The Well is named after a well. The complex has a one million gallon tank of water that it sources from deep in the lake. It is a very unique HVAC system that uses cool water from the lake.
Situated near some of the worst intersections in Toronto, Wellington and Portland, Spadina and front st. And Bathurst and front. Is The Well. Once you get there it’s a great location. But leaving.. you’ll be stuck in traffic for hours. Drive west on Wellington to Portland and you’ll witness an embarrassment of Toronto’s city planning, why they haven’t installed a traffic light, is pure negligence. On a daily pedestrians get hit by cars just trying to make it through that intersection. Down at front st and Bathurst you could be sitting there for hours until you make your turn, only to sit in more congestive traffic. With a poor layout, and negligence to install traffic lights and cross walks. The Well is beautiful but the intersections surrounding it are a nightmare
There's something rather dystopian about using technology (that requires tons of energy to produce) for an art installation on environmental issues. Urbanites are funny. They're so disconnected from any actual nature, yet they feel the need to lecture people on environmentalism. Perhaps its the guilt they feel about living in a large city, one that demands an immense amount of energy to maintain. Deep down, they know they'd likely die if they tried to live in a forest without any of their luxuries.
The Well is an enjoyable space to walk through for a stroll and see the shops. Another positive is if you have young kids and need a place to take them afterwards, there is the Canoe Landing Community Recreation Centre, which has a fantastic indoor play space. It's only a 10/15 min walk south.
Sounds great, but getting through the worlds third most congested city, Toronto makes this location a No, go for most outside of the main core of Toronto.🇨🇦
I’m outside the city core and I find taking the go train/ subway a relaxing and easy way to navigate the city. I don’t like driving in the city either but there’s alternatives!
ooh this was well made, makes me wanna check it out on my next day off lol.. especially the food court. & yeah szechuan is in many malls, whenever i'm in square one that's my go-to restaurant
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Nothing nice about really. Looks rather drab. Wait a year or two before it looks even worse. It’s a giant wind tunnel. The rain comes in. The stores are normal. Yorkdale mall is far superior.
The Well is a horrible design. An outdoor mall in Toronto? Who is the idiot to approve this. The place is a wind tunnel and is so drab its depressing. I predict this will be the largest abandoned space with NO viable retail in 2 years.
