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Shared Rhythms: Music at West Block

Gather at West Block for a joyful afternoon of live performances as musicians from Small World Music’s Incubator program create a shared listening space that celebrates community and cultural exchange. Set against Anahita Akhavan’s newly unveiled mural مجلس Majles / Sitting Room, the event invites neighbours to linger, listen, and connect.

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Social Fabric: A Community Textile Activation

Drawing on the textile traditions reflected in Anahita Akhavan’s new mural, West Block becomes a place for shared making. Working with SHEEEP Studio, visitors of all ages will assemble textiles throughout the afternoon, gathering colour, pattern, and the gestures of many hands.

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The Social Life of Shade: A conversation with Master’s of Design student Rachel Klysen  

March 24, 2026

Marketing and Communications Coordinator Annie DeCoteau Vogelsang recently spoke to design student Rachel Klysen about her new report, The Social Life of Shade, which was developed in partnership with The Bentway across last summer’s Sun/Shade season.   Rachel Klysen is pursuing a Master’s of Design at OCAD University, and completed this report as part of a field placement with The Bentway last […]

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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 […]

, , Behind the Scenes, Community, Education
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.

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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
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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Cool Spots: Remapping a Hotter Toronto

Public submissions collected July to September, 2025

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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A group of engaged onlookers surround a speaker giving a tour under the Gardiner Expressway.
Sun/Shade Curators’ Tours: June 19

Go behind the scenes of our Sun/Shade outdoor art exhibition by joining a curators’ tour with The Bentway’s Programming team. Learn about the inspiration behind the season, the creation of each artwork, and how they fit together. Sun/Shade explores new ways of collaborating with the sun, as well as the importance of shade, in our urban spaces.

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Two members of The Bentway's programming team speaking to a group of people standing on The Bentway Skate Trail.
Sun/Shade Curators’ Tour: August 21

Go behind the scenes of our Sun/Shade outdoor art exhibition by joining a curators’ tour with The Bentway’s Programming team. Learn about the inspiration behind the season, the creation of each artwork, and how they fit together. Sun/Shade explores new ways of collaborating with the sun, as well as the importance of shade, in our urban spaces.

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Two members of The Bentway's programming team speaking to a group of people standing on The Bentway Skate Trail.
Sun/Shade Curators’ Tours: July 17

Go behind the scenes of our Sun/Shade outdoor art exhibition by joining a curators’ tour with The Bentway’s Programming team. Learn about the inspiration behind the season, the creation of each artwork, and how they fit together. Sun/Shade explores new ways of collaborating with the sun, as well as the importance of shade, in our urban spaces.

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A group of engaged onlookers surround a speaker giving a tour under the Gardiner Expressway.
Sun/Shade Curators’ Tours: May 25

Go behind the scenes of our Sun/Shade outdoor art exhibition by joining a curators’ tour with The Bentway’s Programming team. Learn about the inspiration behind the season, the creation of each artwork, and how they fit together. Sun/Shade explores new ways of collaborating with the sun, as well as the importance of shade, in our urban spaces.

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A group of engaged onlookers surround a speaker giving a tour under the Gardiner Expressway.
Sun/Shade Curators’ Tours: May 24

Go behind the scenes of our Sun/Shade outdoor art exhibition by joining a curators’ tour with The Bentway’s Programming team. Learn about the inspiration behind the season, the creation of each artwork, and how they fit together. Sun/Shade explores new ways of collaborating with the sun, as well as the importance of shade, in our urban spaces.

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Two members of The Bentway's programming team speaking to a group of people standing on The Bentway Skate Trail.
Sun/Shade Curators’ Tours

May 24 & 25, 2:00pm-3:30pm. June 19, July 17, August 21, 6:30pm – 8:00pm.

Go behind the scenes of our Sun/Shade outdoor art exhibition by joining a curators’ tour with The Bentway’s Programming team. Learn about the inspiration behind the season, the creation of each artwork, and how they fit together. Sun/Shade explores new ways of collaborating with the sun, as well as the importance of shade, in our urban spaces.

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