1989 – 201 Portage, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Large development on the corner of Portage and Main which attempts to address the city plan by facing down Main Street. At 32 stories, it was the largest in the city, and the tallest in Canada between Toronto and Calgary until 2021. In addition to its office use, the building includes a small underground foodcourt. The skyscraper was built on top of an existing 40,000 square foot telecommunications center which was kept in operation during construction. Sadly construction of this meant the loss of some attractive early to mid 20th century buildings including the Childs and Nanton buildings. The windswpt plaza out front was the site of a fine Bank of Toronto branch. Formerly the Canwest Communications headquarters.

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