$37,400 OTF grant from the Province supports Bentway After School program
June 19, 2026
The Bentway is grateful to the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) for supporting Bentway After School, its new youth education initiative, through a $37,400 Seed grant. On Wednesday, MPP Chris Glover stopped in at The Bentway’s Board of Directors meeting to formally congratulate the group on the work it’s doing thanks to this year-long grant, awarded late last year, and hear about its impact on Toronto’s youth and communities.
An After School Adventure in City-Making for Young Urbanists
June 18, 2026
The Bentway invites curious and creative urban explorers ages 8-14 ( grades 3–8) to learn about their city through play, creativity, and outdoor discovery!
Cool by Design: A conversation about The Bentway’s latest report on the power of shade
February 18, 2026
The Bentway invites the public to a free panel discussion on March 31 to mark the launch of Cool by Design: The Power of Shade in Public Space, a new report that reframes shade as a vital element of public health and social infrastructure as northern cities confront rising temperatures. Explore the power of shade in public space at this free public […]
Public Launch: Cool by Design
Explore the power of shade in public space at this free public talk on March 31, co-presented by The Bentway and DIALOG. This panel celebrates the launch of The Bentway’s Cool by Design, a new report examining how shade shapes health, comfort, and everyday life in cities adapting to rising heat.
Bentway After School: Cohort 1
Tuesdays, January 6 - February 3
This winter, The Bentway invites young urbanists to explore and learn about their city with lots of fun, creativity, and outdoor discovery along the way! The program empowers participants to understand and influence concepts in urban design, city building, and placemaking through neighbourhood investigations, storytelling, and recreation.
Bentway After School: Cohort 2
Tuesdays, February 10 - March 10
This winter, The Bentway invites young urbanists to explore and learn about their city with lots of fun, creativity, and outdoor discovery along the way! The program empowers participants to understand and influence concepts in urban design, city building, and placemaking through neighbourhood investigations, storytelling, and recreation.