
Empire
162 Queens Quay East, Harbourfront, Old Toronto, Ontario
Empire Quay House is a 21-storey condominium of 463 suites from Empire, set in Toronto's Harbourfront on the downtown waterfront. Suites are priced from just over $1 million up to roughly $1.75 million, reflecting a premium lakefront location at the eastern edge of the central waterfront.
The address suits professionals, downsizers and investors who want to be steps from the lake and the financial district, in one of the city's most sought-after residential settings.
Living here puts the waterfront at the doorstep. Farm Boy is close by for groceries and prepared food, and St. Michael Catholic School is about a 5-minute walk for families. The Harbourfront district offers an unusual mix for downtown: the lake itself, the Martin Goodman Trail, Sugar Beach and a string of waterfront parks, alongside the restaurants, cultural venues and the year-round programming around the Harbourfront Centre. It is one of the few central neighbourhoods where green space and the lakeshore are woven into daily life.
The location is built for getting around without a car. Wellington Street East station is about an 8-minute walk and Jarvis Street station roughly a 9-minute walk, putting downtown streetcar and transit connections within easy reach, while Union Station and its TTC subway, GO Transit and UP Express links are a short distance west. The downtown core, with the Line 1 subway, is within walking distance. Drivers reach the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway quickly for trips out of the core.
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Empire Communities is a large, established North American homebuilder with a substantial portfolio of high-rise and low-rise projects across Ontario and beyond. The company is known for major condominium and master-planned communities in and around Toronto, and Empire Quay House reflects that experience applied to a premium waterfront setting.
Buying pre-construction in Ontario usually begins with registering your interest so you get early access to pricing, floor plans, and available suites before a public release. Buying early in a release can matter because the most sought-after layouts and views often sell first.
For new condominiums, deposits are typically staged over time rather than paid all at once, with instalments due at signing and at set intervals afterward — the exact structure varies by project and is confirmed by the builder. Ontario law also gives new condo buyers a 10-day cooling-off period after signing, during which you can review the agreement and disclosure materials and cancel without penalty.
New condos generally involve two milestones: interim occupancy, when you can move in and pay occupancy fees before the building registers, and final closing, when title transfers and your mortgage begins. Since Empire Quay House is already complete, buyers should confirm current occupancy and closing details directly with the builder.
The condo is at 162 Queens Quay East in the Harbourfront neighbourhood of Old Toronto, close to Lake Ontario and the downtown core. It sits within walking distance of Sugar Beach, George Brown College, and multiple subway stations.
Prices start from $1,039,990 and range up to $1,749,990 CAD. Current pricing and availability should be confirmed directly with the builder, as figures can change through a sales program.
Empire Quay House is developed by Empire, an established Ontario homebuilder with condominium and community projects across the Greater Toronto Area.
The building is 21 storeys with 463 suites. Sizes range from roughly 618 to 1,111 square feet.
Occupancy is estimated for August 2025, and the building's construction is complete. Buyers should confirm current occupancy timing with the builder.
King, Queen, St. Andrew, Osgoode, and Queen subway stations are all within walking distance, and Union Station — served by the subway, GO Transit, and UP Express — is roughly a kilometre away. The Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway are close for drivers.
Yes, sales have launched and the project is currently selling. Because availability changes over time, register or contact the builder for the latest on remaining suites.
You can register through LIQWD to receive project updates and connect with the sales team. Registering early typically provides the first look at pricing, floor plans, and available suites.
Information last updated July 2, 2026. Details are provided by the builder and may change without notice.
First access to pricing, floorplans, and availability — before the public.