Atlantic Station is a neighborhood built on the site of a former steel mill. Designed with urban living in mind, it looks like a mini-city with defined areas for offices, retail, and residences. I rarely go to Atlantic Station. Since it opened in 2005, I’ve been fewer than ten times. Even then, it was to one specific business, so I never really got a good look around. On the day I took these pictures, Atlantic Station was not my intended destination. I had my cameras loaded and was on my way to Cabbagetown, and I stopped by Atlantic Station.
The area is laid out in a grid and made for easy walking. I like the emphasis on brick for many of the buildings in the retail areas, as it gives a quaint feel. I had an XD5 and AF-C with me and decided to take a few shots. My last visit was in 2019, before the pandemic, so there was more to see than I expected.
The street scene with low-rise brick buildings is typical for the retail area. I shot a few office towers because they looked interesting against the sky. One shot, looking east, has the appearance of an architectural rendering more than a photo.
The Millennium Gate and Smokestack from the former steel mill were surprises. Both are on the western edge of Atlantic Station, and I had never ventured that far before. Looking at visitor guides, I discovered there is more to see and explore. Maybe I’ll load the cameras and go back.