Atlantic sits at the northwest corner of Waverley Island, surrounding Canary Bay. Its iconic Kramer Bridge connects the heart of the borough near Atlantic Square to its southwestern neighborhoods. Bloor Circle Ave and Cortes Ave anchor the quiet residential sections in the east, while Atlantic Square divides the vibrant Gothic Quarter from the commercial-heavy neighborhoods of Fairfax and Atlantic Centre. Moor Island to the north provides a more laid-back alternative that resembles a large beach town. Towering over the borough sits Vasquez Peak and its steep, crooked streets in the Vista del Norte and Upper Dallas neighborhoods.
Cold Harbour has undergone an enormous transformation from the original fishing docks when the city was first settled to the gleaming skyscrapers of today. However, the city’s past can still be seen in the maze of streets in Old Cold Harbour. Stonebridge Park and the Cultural Center divide the industrial northern neighborhoods from the modern southern ones, creating a divide among the borough’s residents. In recent years, Harbour Town and the neighborhoods south of Kensington Strait have undergone an enormous transformation and are attracting lots of new residents. The borough is a center for learning, containing four universities and plenty of other educational facilities.
Home to the National Court, Parliament, PM’s Residence, and Waverley West City Hall, King Edward’s Town has always been a center of influence for the whole country. Its affluent, tree-lined residential streets are home to many of the nation’s most powerful citizens. Beautiful Twin Lakes Park is well-visited among residents, and so are the resorts on the northeast coast across the Northeast Woods. Colfax Peak provides beautiful views over the city, and the iconic cable car is a favorite among many residents. The banks of the Carroll River provide a nice spot to relax and enjoy activities such as picnicking or canoeing.
As the smallest borough of Waverley Island both in size and population, tucked away in the country’s southeast corner, Mariner Coast often gets left out of the conversation. However, with up-and-coming neighborhoods such as Freeway East and Beale Beach, Mariner Coast is becoming the place to be. As its name suggests, the borough has always had ties to the rivers and sea. Bounded by the Thibodaux Sea on both the south and east, the Waverley Canal on the west, and divided by the Keystone River, Mariner Coast takes full advantage of its access to the water. When summer comes around, its several miles of pristine beaches are always packed.
Queen Lake, due to its geographically central location, has easy access to any of the nation’s other six boroughs. The borough’s name comes from the lake that sits in the center of the borough, and the borough’s main commercial center sits on the lake’s southeastern edge. Once thought of as a less urban borough than the rest of the lot, Queen Lake is gaining a large influx of residents in new developments in Northlake, Eastlake, Vernon Market, and many other neighborhoods. Occupying the vast majority of Waverley Canal’s western bank, many residents have beautiful waterfront properties.
The Rivers, centered around the confluence of the Humboldt and Franklin Rivers, has many attractions such as the Humboldt and Franklin Rail Park and Central Square. Its broad avenues stretch across the boroughs, providing a place to shop and dine for local residents. Boylston Park at the borough’s northern edge provides a large space for residents to relax or play. A couple miles south of Boylston Park, City Park is also a favorite among locals.
Velasquez, the city’s most populous borough, lies sandwiched between the Waverley Canal and the Carroll River. The borough’s eastern half is a center of culture and commerce, however, western neighborhoods such as Highwater and Armour Hill have long been a center of blight and urban decay. The most prestigious university in the nation, Carroll River University, has long been a world-renowned center for higher education. Velasquez Harbour provides a unique cultural experience with its old cobblestone streets and winding alleyways.