Published 16 September 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
Humber Bay Shores is better if you value the waterfront, larger established towers and streetcar access; The Queensway is better if you want newer buildings, shopping convenience and highway access. In August 2026, W06 condo apartments (including Humber Bay Shores) averaged $642,661 and W08 condo apartments (including much of The Queensway) averaged $607,000. Compare specific buildings, fees and reserve funds.
Side by side
| Humber Bay Shores | The Queensway | |
|---|---|---|
| TRREB district | W06 (as Mimico) | Mostly W08; some W07 |
| Aug 2026 condo average | $642,661 | $607,000 (W08) |
| Aug 2026 sale-to-list | 96% | 98% (W08) |
| Aug 2026 days on market | 41 | 38 (W08) |
| Lifestyle | Waterfront parks and trail | Shopping, Sherway, big-box stores |
| Buildings | Mostly 1990s–2010s towers | Many newer mid-rise and high-rise |
| Transit | Lake Shore streetcar; GO nearby at Mimico | Buses to Line 2 |
| Driving | Gardiner, congested at peaks | Gardiner, QEW, 427 close |
Condo apartment data from TRREB Market Watch, August 2026.
Where Humber Bay Shores wins
The lake. Humber Bay Park, the Waterfront Trail and lake views are the reason most people choose it. Older towers often offer larger floor plans for the price, and there is an established community of owners.
Where The Queensway wins
Newer buildings, lower average prices in W08, easy errands and faster access to the QEW and 427. See every condo building on The Queensway.
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Resale and risk
Both areas have plenty of supply. In Humber Bay Shores, older buildings can carry higher fees and bigger reserve fund needs. On The Queensway, new projects will compete with resale units for years. Read older vs newer condos and the Queensway pipeline.
How I help you choose
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty. Our office is on The Queensway, a few minutes from Humber Bay Shores, and I work across Toronto and the GTA. I will compare specific buildings on fees, reserve fund, sold prices and livability.
The takeaway
Choose Humber Bay Shores for the waterfront and established towers, or The Queensway for newer buildings, shopping and highway access. Then compare individual buildings on fees, reserve fund and sold prices, because that decides value more than the area.
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Compare specific buildings
Name two or three buildings you are considering. I will compare fees, sold prices and risks.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Humber Bay Shores or The Queensway better for condos?
Humber Bay Shores for the waterfront and larger established towers; The Queensway for newer buildings, shopping and highway access.
Which is cheaper, Humber Bay Shores or The Queensway?
In August 2026, W08 condo apartments averaged $607,000 and W06 condo apartments averaged $642,661.
Which has better transit?
Humber Bay Shores has the Lake Shore streetcar and nearby Mimico GO; The Queensway relies on buses to Line 2.
Are condo fees higher in Humber Bay Shores?
Often in older, amenity-heavy buildings, but it varies widely. Compare fee per square foot.
Which area will appreciate more?
No one can promise that. Supply, building quality, fees and transit changes all matter.
Can Jatin Dua help me compare buildings?
Yes. Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty, compares specific buildings on fees, reserve funds and sold prices.
Sources
- TRREB Market Watch, August 2026 — district tables W06, W07 and W08 for all home types, detached and condo apartment, plus the MLS® HPI benchmark page. Accessed 16 September 2026.
- TTC routes and schedules — streetcar and bus routes serving Lake Shore Boulevard West and The Queensway. Accessed 16 September 2026.
- GO Transit schedules — Lakeshore West line stations at Mimico and Long Branch. Accessed 16 September 2026.
Related reading
- Is Humber Bay Shores a good place to live?
- Is The Queensway a good place to live?
- Humber Bay fees per square foot
- Queensway condo prices
About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Etobicoke. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA, with deep local knowledge of the west end. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume. Every market figure here comes from TRREB’s published tables and every rule from RECO or Ontario legislation, so you can check all of it without asking me.
Reach me at connect@jatindua.com or 833-330-1925, or book a call.