Our Projects

Raising the Bar at Every Turn

Engineering Design and Innovation

Every project that Harbourside undertakes is backed by our commitment to engineering excellence. Our work is characterized by thorough communication and comprehensive design. We see the whole picture. At every step, Harbourside redefines the meaning of quality engineering. With seasoned professionals from every sector of the industry, we are able to solve even the most technically challenging projects. Both throughout Canada, and on the international stage, our work has been recognized by highest supervising bodies. The award-winning projects below are a testament to the calibre of the engineering performed at Harbourside.

Bridge Christian Allaire Bridge Christian Allaire

Lower Don Bridge and Don Valley Parkway

Harbourside Engineering is acting as the specialist bridge erection engineer for the Don Valley Parkway Bridge. In addition, Harbourside was also responsible for the Lower Don Enabling Works, and quality verification engineering (both structural and geotechnical).

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Geotechnical Investigation Christian Allaire Geotechnical Investigation Christian Allaire

CCG SAR Geotechnical & Servicing Study

The Canadian Coast Guard engaged Harbourside to support the planning and design of a newly proposed CCG Search and Rescue Station (CCG-SAR) at the Freeport (South Cove) Small Craft Harbour on Long Island, Digby County, Nova Scotia. Along with allowing for larger vessels, the new SAR station will offer upgraded services and a larger dedicated berth. The placement of a new facility within Freeport also helps to make the station more accessible.

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Marine Engineering Christian Allaire Marine Engineering Christian Allaire

Blandford-Tancook Ferry Engineering Services

Harbourside was engaged by Nova Scotia Public Works to act as the prime consultant in the design and construction of three new ferry wharf facilities for the new Blandford-Tancook Roll-On-Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) vehicle and passenger ferry. These would serve to connect Big Tancook Island and Little Tancook Island to Mainland Nova Scotia at Blandford. These ferries allow for greater connectivity within the province and help to provide more reliable transportation services for Chester, Tancook, and Blandford.

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Highway 104 Twinning (Part 3)

The Highway 104 Twinning Project was a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Maintain (DBFOM) project, including twinning the 100 series highway between Sutherlands River and Antigonish, Nova Scotia, with new interchanges and bridges. Working as part of the Dexter Nova Alliance (DNA), Harbourside Engineering Group completed the design of bridge structures, and was awarded the 2025 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Engineering for this project.

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Christian Allaire Christian Allaire

Université Sainte-Anne Track and Field Facility

Harbourside was retained by Tate Engineering as part of the design of the Université Sainte-Anne track and field facility in Church Point, Nova Scotia. Harbourside provided recommendations and construction supervision to limit settlements and meet the strict track requirements despite the poor native soil conditions and low-quality fills on the site at the start of the work. Harbourside’s scope of work included carrying out a geotechnical test pit investigation, site inspection, and engineering recommendations for soft soil conditions.

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