Accolade Model Suite Shoot

Hi Everyone!

I visited Accolade and I was very impressed with what I saw!

Located at Eglinton and the DVP, it is minutes away from the DVP and in close proximity to the 401 making it easily accessible to get to from two of the biggest transportation routes in Toronto. Coming from the North end of the city, I flew down the DVP, exited on to Wynford Drive, turned left, made a right just past the Toronto Don Valley Suites and Hotel at Delmanor Wynford, and I had arrived (Google map). Transportation convenience is just one of the perks of living in the urban area of Eglinton and the DVP another being that it is surrounded by numerous shopping, conveniences, and entertainment venues - the Ontario Science Centre with its IMAX theatre is right around the corner! Accolade also has the unique benefit of being surrounded by nature – numerous parks are steps away from the building and home owners have the luxury of overlooking the Don Valley Parklands from their balconies giving the ultimate combination of city mixed with nature.

Touring the model suites was the part I was most excited about. I had an opportunity to view 4 Signature Collection Suites. Two photographers were shooting virtual tours of these suites. Virtual tours enable you to go online to explore the suite in 360 degrees and zoom in for more details. Combined with the floorplans, it is a great online tool to get a sense of the suite's layout and use of space.

All 4 suites that I toured –suite designs SI, S2, S3, and PH4 were different in layout and design. The Tridel interior design team shows tremendous creativity and taste in appealing to many customer lifestyles. While some suites are traditionally decorated, others are modern; and many have mixed elements of different styles to create suites containing features that suit everybody. Above all, the suites make optimal use of all living areas. Everything seems perfectly placed as you move from space to space.


The first suite I toured, S1, was elegant and classic throughout suggesting a refined luxury lifestyle.

S2 took a modern approach and with an open concept design linking the kitchen with the living/dining area creating a spacious feel.

S3 had a mixed theme –traditional with a hint of modernity prevalent in some of the furniture.

The Penthouse was stunning –it felt like I was touring a house! Being located on the top floor of a 34 storey building , you can see the city for miles and the views are amazing in all directions. This penthouse serves both as a model suite and as Accolade’s presentation centre for the sales rep, Kim Fraser and associates.

Although these suites are different from each other, they all have the same beautiful features and finishes such as high ceilings, crown moulding, granite countertops in the kitchen, stainless steel appliances, porcelain tiling throughout the hallways and bathroom floors, deep soaker tubs, and more. Each Accolade suite has large windows allowing in lots of light and at at least one balcony providing not only different views of the beautiful city scenery, but also more outdoor space for homeowners. All of these features combine to heighten the quality and luxury of each suite.

Being a Tridel building, I noticed environmentally friendly features in the suites such as dual-flush toilets, low flow faucets and shower heads as well as ENERGY STAR(R) appliances including front loading stacked washers and dryers. Accolade is a Tridel. Built Green. Built for Life(R) community and is designed to be both environmentally friendly, energy and and water conserving, and a healthy indoor living environment.

After touring the model suites, I checked out the amenities. The party room, billiards lounge, fitness centre, and dining/boardroom allows for many entertaining experiences without stepping out of the building. It also allows for members of the Accolade community to come together.

In just a few short hours, I was able to tour several spectacular Signature model suites as well as the numerous lifestyle amenities in the building such as the lobby, party room, billiards and fitness centre. Accolade is a beautiful, busy community that reflects the urban area it is a part of. I had such a great time exploring Accolade! I hope I painted you all a good picture on what I saw last night. Stay tuned for my upcoming Blythwood at Huntington visit!

Bye for now!
Molly 