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The Bellagio | 300 Bloor Street East
A 28-storey Pinnacle building from 2002 on the Rosedale ravine edge: big floor plans, a saltwater pool, and fees that include almost everything. Here is what to check before you buy or list.
The Bellagio: what it is and where it sits
The Bellagio is the 28-storey condominium at 300 Bloor Street East, on the north side of Bloor just east of Jarvis Street. Pinnacle International built it, and it registered in December 2002 as Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation 1483.
That address is the whole story of the building. You are on the edge of Rosedale, looking north into the ravine, with the Bloor-Yonge corridor behind you to the west. Buyers who compare it to Yorkville addresses are really choosing between ravine quiet and retail energy.
I show this building often, and the same thing sells it every time: space. The suites are bigger than what the same money buys in a 2024 tower, and the layouts were drawn when a dining table was a requirement, not an option.
Architecture, suites and what is inside
The tower reads as blue glass, metal and stone, set back from the street and quiet in its detailing. The massing is simple, which is why the upper floors get the long views they do. Inside, the lobby makes a different impression than the exterior: polished stone floors, a crystal chandelier and a water fountain.
Confirmed building facts, checked against public records in November 2026:
- 28 storeys and 279 suites, registered December 2002.
- Developer: Pinnacle International. Condo corporation TSCC-1483.
- Suite sizes in the building run from about 539 square feet at the small end to roughly 3,010 square feet in the largest penthouses.
- Mix runs from studios through one-bedroom-plus-den and two-bedroom-plus-den plans, up to three-bedroom penthouses.
- Suite features commonly described in listings and building profiles: nine-foot ceilings, hardwood and granite flooring, granite counters, stainless appliances, private balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Two things vary suite to suite, and both matter at resale: whether the kitchen and bathrooms have been renovated since 2002, and whether the suite has a real balcony or a Juliet railing. I check both before I price anything here. I also confirm the actual interior square footage from the status certificate and the registered plan, not from a marketing floor plan.
Amenities, and what to verify before you buy
The amenity list at The Bellagio is deeper than most buildings of its age: an indoor saltwater pool and hot tub, sauna, gym and exercise studio, billiards room, library, party room, guest suites, rooftop deck with barbecue area, visitor parking and 24-hour concierge and security.
Amenities are promises until you read the status certificate. At a building this age, here is what I ask for and read line by line:
- The reserve fund study, and whether the corporation is funding it on schedule.
- Any special assessment passed or proposed, and any pending legal action.
- Whether the pool, garage membrane, roof or windows have been through a major repair cycle, and how it was paid for.
- Guest suite and party room booking rules, plus any amenity fees.
- Pet rules, short-term rental rules and the current owner-to-tenant mix.
None of that is a reason to avoid the building. It is the difference between buying a well-run 2002 tower and buying a surprise.
Maintenance fees and utilities: the honest version
Fees at The Bellagio include heat, hydro, air conditioning, water, parking, common elements and building insurance. That packaging is why the monthly number looks high at first glance, and why comparing it directly to a newer tower’s fee is misleading.
For a real benchmark: a three-bedroom, three-bathroom suite of roughly 3,000 to 3,249 square feet was listed in early November 2026 with a monthly fee of $2,894. A one-plus-one of about 750 square feet sits in a completely different range. Ask for the fee per square foot, then compare that number, not the headline dollars.
Utilities inside the suite are the usual split: what the corporation covers is written in the status certificate, and what you pay separately depends on the suite’s metering. I confirm this in writing before an offer, because buyers who assume hydro is included are often wrong.
Exposures, views and what to look at from the window
The ravine is the reason to pay for a north or north-east exposure here. Upper north suites look over the Rosedale Valley treeline, and the effect on a summer evening is the thing buyers remember. Corner suites take light from two sides, which is a genuine upgrade over a single-aspect plan.
South-facing suites look across Bloor Street East into the city, with more street sound and less green. That is not a flaw, it is a trade: you get skyline instead of trees, and you hear Bloor.
Before you fall for a view, check what is approved around it. That stretch of Bloor East and the Jarvis corridor has seen applications and redevelopment over the years, and a sightline is only protected if nothing is approved to block it. I pull the nearby applications for any suite where the view is carrying the price.
Selling at The Bellagio: what to highlight and how to prepare
If you own here and you are thinking about selling, your advantage is the floor plan. Lead with square footage, ceiling height and the ravine outlook. Buyers who tour new towers first are startled by how much room a 1,100-square-foot two-bedroom here actually gives them.
Second advantage: the building’s operating reputation. Long-term owner occupancy and attentive management are selling points in a market where investors have been nervous about fees and special assessments. Get the status certificate package ready before you list, not after you accept an offer.
Third: presentation. Original 2002 kitchens read as dated next to a renovated neighbour, and buyers price that gap harshly. A targeted refresh, paint, lighting and a professional clean, usually returns more than a full renovation at this price point. I would rather you spend on the lobby-to-door experience than on a kitchen nobody will notice in photos.
Honest pros and cons
Pros. Real square footage and generous layouts. A ravine-edge setting that feels nothing like downtown. A full amenity program with a saltwater pool, plus 24-hour concierge. Fees that include heat, hydro, water and parking. Two subway stations within a short walk. A well-established corporation with a long operating history.
Cons. The building is from 2002, so finishes and common areas vary widely and some suites still show the original kitchen. Bloor Street East traffic is audible on the south side. Fees are high in absolute dollars, and buyers who do not read what is included will flinch. The immediate block is quieter on retail than Yorkville, so daily errands often mean walking west or driving.
Buying and leasing at 300 Bloor East
Inventory here is thin, which is normal for a building of 279 suites with a stable owner base. When something comes up, it tends to move on its merits rather than on hype. If you want to see what is actually available right now, the Bellagio on Bloor listings page is the place I send buyers first.
For leasing, this building appeals to people who want space and quiet with a fast commute: hospital staff, professionals working downtown, couples who have outgrown a one-bedroom. Two-bedroom units with parking are the most requested, and they are also the ones owners hold longest.
If you are comparing this building to newer options, read my notes on 102 Bloor West and Museum House at 206 Bloor West for a fair read on what your money buys along the same street.
Neighbourhood and transit facts
Sherbourne station is about 300 metres east along Bloor, a three to four minute walk. Bloor-Yonge station, where Line 1 and Line 2 meet, is roughly 500 metres west, about a six or seven minute walk. That combination is rare: two subway stations, both on Line 2, within a short walk in either direction.
North of the building the Rosedale Valley trail system begins, and the ravine paths connect toward Chorley Park and the Don Valley. South and east you are minutes from Cabbagetown’s restaurants, and the Don Valley Parkway is a short drive via the Bloor or Danforth ramps.
West is the retail: Bloor Street’s Mink Mile, Yorkville’s restaurants and the Village of Yorkville Park are a ten to fifteen minute walk, or one stop on the subway. The Royal Ontario Museum sits at Bloor and Queen’s Park, about fifteen minutes on foot.
Frequently asked questions about The Bellagio
When was The Bellagio at 300 Bloor Street East built?
It was completed and registered in 2002, built by Pinnacle International. The corporation is TSCC-1483, registered December 17, 2002.
How many storeys and suites does the building have?
28 storeys and 279 suites. Some older marketing pages describe the tower as 32 storeys, which does not match the building records I checked, so I use 28.
What do maintenance fees at The Bellagio include?
Fees include heat, hydro, air conditioning, water, parking, common elements and building insurance. Because so much is bundled, compare cost per square foot rather than the monthly total.
Are pets allowed at 300 Bloor Street East?
Cats and dogs are permitted, but the specific weight and breed limits live in the declaration. I read the current rules from the status certificate before advising a buyer with a large dog.
How close is the subway?
Sherbourne station is about 300 metres east, and Bloor-Yonge station about 500 metres west. Both are on Line 2, and Bloor-Yonge connects to Line 1.
Is The Bellagio a good building for downsizers?
Often, yes. The suite sizes, single-level layouts, concierge and included utilities suit people coming from a house. The trade-off is a 2002 kitchen in many suites and fees that reflect what is bundled, so budget for a refresh.
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Sources and verification
Facts on this page were checked against the public sources below on 2026-11-06. Fees, rules, amenities and suite details change: confirm everything against the current status certificate before you buy, sell or lease.
Inquire About The Bellagio
Contact Yossi Kaplan, MBA for confidential buyer representation or strategic seller advisory at 300 Bloor Street East.