Toronto’s skyline has long been defined by its icons — the CN Tower’s needle of light, the gentle curve of the Rogers Centre’s dome — but soon, a new constellation will join that visual conversation: a series of thirty-storey maple leaves spanning the two towers of Concord Canada House.
Set to become the largest maple leaf installation in the world, these monumental forms are both architectural and symbolic. Multiple leaves, positioned in different orientations across the façades, form a grand composition visible from across the city and the lake beyond. Conceived to complement the CN Tower and further elevate Toronto’s skyline, the installation reinforces the city’s global identity while paying tribute to Canada’s most recognizable symbol.
By night, the leaves will come alive with illumination next year — able to display shifting colours and celebratory messages that mark national moments and cultural events. This dynamic digital façade not only defines the identity of the towers but also places Toronto among great global metropolises where architecture and light merge to tell a city’s skyline story — much like the London Eye.
Each leaf is supported by intricate technical and structural design, integrating advanced lighting and control systems that allow the installation to be dimmable and programmable, ensuring both visual impact and sensitivity to the surrounding skyline.
A Landmark Woven in Canadian Identity
Concord Canada House was conceived as a celebration of Canada itself. Its design language, both subtle and symbolic, connects national heritage with modern urban living. The building’s grand maple leaf installation is not just a gesture of scale; it’s a reflection of how architecture can embody cultural identity.
The development is infused with Canadian themes and themes of the north from top to bottom including public art. Internationally renown artist, Douglas Coupland explores themes of the north and Jay Havens’ mirror clad “Peacemakers Canoe” will reside on the 11th floor water feature. These dimensions will transform the public and amenity spaces into a living gallery.
Design That Invites Play the Canadian Way
Among its many features, one of the most delightful is a refrigerated skating rink on the 11th floor, shaped like Ottawa’s Rideau Canal — the world’s longest skating path and a UNESCO heritage symbol of Canada’s capital. Residents can skate through winter with a dedicated Zamboni maintaining pristine ice, a whimsical nod to childhood memories and national tradition.
Above, the rooftop — home to Canada’s highest residential amenity club on the 72nd and 83rd floors — opens to extraordinary views that encompass the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, and the expanse of Toronto’s downtown. From the infinity baja pool to the sky gym, culinary rooms, and open-air lounges, every space is designed to frame these landmarks — turning every moment into a panoramic reminder of where architecture and identity meet.
A New Icon for Canada’s Skyline
With its record-setting maple leaf installation, public art by Douglas Coupland, and Rideau Canal–shaped skating rink, Concord Canada House moves beyond the idea of a residential tower to become part of Toronto’s cultural and architectural story — a place where national identity finds expression in form, light, and experience.
Now approaching completion, the development stands on the cusp of transforming Toronto’s skyline — a physical realization of years of design, innovation, and national imagination brought to life. Soon, the glowing maple leaves will not only crown the city’s waterfront but also mark a defining moment in how Canada builds, celebrates, and sees itself.
