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$128,600 OTF Grant from the Province helps with capital improvements at The Bentway

January 19, 2026

This winter, The Bentway is enhancing its much-loved under-Gardiner site, including its signature Skate Trail, thanks to receiving a $128,600 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) in 2025. MPP Chris Glover was at The Bentway on Friday to celebrate and highlight the importance of investment in public spaces. “The Bentway is one of our community’s most loved spaces, and I’m thrilled to support this $128,600 capital […]

, , Behind the Scenes, Family, Recreation & Sport
Partner EventSkate with Chris

Join MPP Chris Glover on the PA day, Friday, January 16, 2026, 12-2 pm for his annual Skate with Chris!

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Toronto’s Next Great Connector

December 15, 2025

For years, the spaces beneath the Gardiner Expressway have been developed in fragments, resulting in short trail segments and disconnected public spaces. The Under Gardiner Public Realm Plan aims to address the current gaps by outlining a cohesive roadmap for improvements along the corridor. This includes streetscape standards that make wayfinding intuitive, predictable amenities such as seating, lighting, and rest areas that make the route welcoming for everyone.

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A couple getting a pair of skates sharpened at The Bentway Skate Trail.
Skate Sharpening

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from from 5:15pm - 7:45pm

Hit the ice in style, sharpen those skates so you can sharpen those skills! Starting January 5, we will be offering bookings for skate sharpening.

Youth carrying colourful tie-dyed banners along a path beside the Bentway
Bentway After School

Two 5-week session options; Jan 6-Feb 3, or Feb 10-Mar 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. 

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Group of people participating in roller skating lessons on The Bentway Skate Trail
Roller Skate Lessons: September 5

September 5 6pm-7pm and 7pm-8pm

Learn how to roll with us! This summer, we’re offering weekly roller skate lessons for those who are looking to gain basic skills. Our expert instructors will help novice skaters build confidence on wheels and navigate our figure-eight trail. 

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Cool Spots: Remapping a Hotter Toronto

Accepting Cool Spots July to September

Discover and share the places that keep you cool in Toronto! From shaded underpasses to breezy green spaces, your submissions will help shape a growing community map of urban relief and resilience.

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Group of people participating in a free eco workshop at Bentway Staging Grounds.
From Milkweed to Monarchs  

Did you know that monarch butterflies migrate 4,800km each year from Canada to Mexico? Join us for this hands-on workshop to learn how milkweed plants help support this journey with presented with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority!

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Art Socials: July 9

In this workshop, you will learn some of the basics of creating miniature foods using polymer clay. Together with instructor Kiana Simmons, participants will mix clay to achieve realistic colours, shape the pieces, and add details using clay and clay tools. You will take home a tiny wooden box of miniature food and the skills to continue exploring polymer clay miniatures at home! All supplies will be provided, and you may even have some extra clay to take home.

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