Crow’s Nest
The Spit represents some of the largest existing natural habitat on the Toronto waterfront, encompassing. wildflower meadows, cottonwood forests, coastal marshes, cobble beaches, and sand dunes. Wildlife, especially birds, flourish at the park, making it one of the best nature-watching areas in the Greater Toronto Area. This makes the park a destination for birdwatchers, hikers, runners nature enthusiasts and cyclists alike. The bridges light frame and wide decking makes it friendly to the many different people who travel the trail every day.
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Off the coast of downtown Toronto sits Tommy Thompson Park, a nature preserve grown from a man-made peninsula containing the rubble of old Toronto. Crow’s Nest resides along the main trail of the park, bridging the natural environment with the adjacent urban landscape of Toronto. Near a number of Marinas, the area sees lots of leisure boats, in response the bridge raises itself to allow boats through while mimicking the form of a sailboat. The centre of the bridge goes on to take the form, and function, of a crow’s nest. This central lookout, complimented by the bridge’s open design, allows for 360-degree views. This too, serves the users of the park well, as it is frequented by birdwatchers and other wildlife enthusiasts, giving them a convenient crossing while maintaining their visual liberty.
