Skate under the magic of the Northern Lights this Winter
November 16, 2023
Toronto’s under-Gardiner skate trail opens December 16 at The Bentway, with a new aurora borealis-inspired installation, The Gateway The Bentway welcomes back neighbours and outdoor enthusiasts alike for a sixth year of winter programming, launching December 16, 2023. Skaters are invited back to cruise the 220m figure-eight skate trail under the Gardiner Expressway and experience […]
Howl’oween returns at The Bentway
October 3, 2023
Toronto’s pooches unleash adorable costumes as part of week-long Halloween festivities under the Gardiner!
Ontario Trillium Foundation grants give Toronto’s shared space a “Lift”
September 28, 2023
On Thursday, MPP Chris Glover met with representatives from The Bentway Conservancy to celebrate the work it’s done as a result of receiving two grants, totalling $472,300, over the last two years from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). These grants have helped the organization continue to look forward to the future and recover from the […]
Grand Opening: Experimental Gardens under the Gardiner Expressway
September 18, 2023
Bentway Staging Grounds is a new public meeting place for community, culture, and ecology. This temporary public space under the Gardiner Expressway at Dan Leckie Way explores new ways to leverage stormwater runoff from the highway to support urban ecology.
Bentway neighbourhood illuminated for Nuit Blanche
August 23, 2023
This Nuit Blanche, we invite you down to The Bentway and surrounding area for a series of installations that light up the neighbourhoods along the Gardiner Expressway.
Attend the Under Gardiner Public Realm Plan Showcase
August 23, 2023
Explore how the spaces under the Expressway can better serve Toronto as we present the recommendations of the Under Gardiner Public Realm Plan for the first time on September 26.
Attend our Dance in Public Space Showcase
August 23, 2023
Join The Bentway and our Dance in Public Space Artists-in-Residence on September 13 for an evening of participatory presentations where they will share insights and inspirations gained through their summer of onsite research at The Bentway.
Bentway Staging Grounds opens on September 18
August 22, 2023
Join us on September 18 at the public opening of Bentway Staging Grounds, a temporary public space under the Gardiner Expressway at Dan Leckie Way that explores new ways to leverage stormwater runoff from the highway to support urban ecology.
Coming Soon: Bentway Staging Grounds
August 9, 2023
Opening in September 2023, Bentway Staging Grounds is a temporary public space under the Gardiner Expressway at Dan Leckie Way that explores new ways to leverage stormwater runoff from the highway to support urban ecology.
The Bentway Block Party is back!
July 20, 2023
Our annual Block Party is back and bigger than ever. This day-long, free, celebratory street party returns on August 13 with live music, roving performances, cheerleading, an art market by Toronto Art Crawl, street food and more. Today, The Bentway announced the return of its annual Block Party, taking place on Sunday, August 13. Torontonians […]
Registration now open for August and September workshops
July 11, 2023
Registration now open for new workshops in August and September! Our Beyond Concrete workshops are designed to spark curiosity, cultivate creativity, and shift our focus towards the natural urban ecosystems that surround us.
Bookings open for Communal Table
July 11, 2023
Tickets are on sale now for all August and September dates for Communal Table, our al fresco dining series presented with The Depanneur, now with cocktail service from our friends at On The Rocks, Canadian Club, and Maker’s Mark. July events are now all sold out! Communal Table has been selling out far in advance […]