Renowned Landscape Architect Claude Cormier and his iconic waterfront parks to be celebrated May 22nd

TORONTO, May 19, 2026 /CNW/ - A unique celebration of five iconic public spaces, and commemoration of Landscape Architect Claude Cormier who designed them, will play out across Toronto's waterfront this Friday May 22^nd.

"Love Parade! Remembering Claude Cormier, Landscape Architect" will feature a guided bike tour along Toronto's waterfront, bringing together park enthusiasts to celebrate five parks designed by Cormier and his studio, CCxA. At each stop, participants will hear brief remarks from landscape architects, designers, city-builders and project partners, offering insight into the vision, design and impact of each park.

The 12.7 kilometer ride will start at HTO Park on Queens Quay, and proceed to Love Park, Berczy Park, Sugar Beach and Leslie Lookout Park. The Love Parade Bike Tour will become a permanent offering of Toronto tourism with sign installations at each stop.

Before he passed away in 2023, Cormier received over 100 awards with recognition at the highest level from the Canadian and American Societies of Landscape Architects.

Speakers will be available for media interviews at the Sugar Beach stop or at the other parks (see attached schedule). Media are invited to join the tour or specific stops.

What:	Love Parade: Remembering Claude Cormier, Landscape Architect Bike Tour
When:	Friday May 22, 2026
	11:00 am – 4:20 pm (see attached schedule)
	2:30 pm – 3:10 pm Sugar Beach stop
Who:	Speakers at Sugar Beach will include Councillors Paula Fletcher (Ward 14) and Ausma Malik (Ward 10); Marc Hallé, Co-President at CcxA; Joe Cressy, President, Waterfront Toronto; and Chris Glaisek, Chief Planning & Design Officer, Waterfront Toronto.
Where:	See schedule below

Love Parade! Remembering Claude Cormier

SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY MAY 22, 2026

11:00 -11:40 am	HTO PARK  339 Queens Quay (east of Spadina)
12:20 – 12:40 pm	LOVE PARK   York Street and Queens Quay East
	Presentation will include a special unveiling of a "Heart" plaque honoring Claude Cormier.
1:20- 1:40 pm	BERCZY PARK Front and Scott Streets (adjacent to Flatiron building).
	Speakers will be joined by Councillor Chris Moise, Ward 13
2:30 – 3:10 pm	SUGAR BEACH Queen's Quay East, at the foot of Lower Jarvis Street.
Speakers:	Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14
	Councillor Ausma Malik, Ward 10
	Marc Hallé, Co-President at CCxA
	Joe Cressy, President, and Chris Glaisek, Chief Planning &
	Design Officer, Waterfront Toronto.
4:00 – 4:20 pm	LESLIE LOOKOUT Leslie Street, south of Commissioners.

This event has been made possible with the support of:

• Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 15, who initiated the project
• Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA)
• City of Toronto: Waterfront Secretariat, Parks and Recreation and Communications Division
• CCxA (formerly Claude Cormier et Associés)
• Waterfront BIA
• Bike Share Toronto
• Waterfront Toronto
• CreateTO

SOURCE Waterfront Toronto

For more information, contact: [email protected]