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The Bentway is a unique and innovative public space under the Gardiner, stretching from Strachan Avenue to Bathurst Street - this 1.75 km trail and series of public spaces will knit together seven Toronto neighbourhoods.

What if Toronto's urban forest could tell us its story? Last weekend, the Canada Malting Silos came alive with light and...
09/25/2026

What if Toronto's urban forest could tell us its story?

Last weekend, the Canada Malting Silos came alive with light and sound as Ali Phi's Decomposition No. 7: Undergrowth transformed Toronto's street-tree data into an immersive public artwork.

Presented as part of SILO NIGHTS at Public Pier, the projection revealed hidden connections between the city's trees and root systems, inviting us to imagine new possibilities for our urban landscape and the future of Toronto's waterfront.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Public Pier to experience this extraordinary intersection of art, science, and technology.

Missed the first weekend? Public Pier returns September 25–26 and October 2–3 with more public art, music, food and opportunities to experience Toronto's waterfront in a new light.

Decomposition No. 7: Undergrowth was curated and presented in partnership with The Bentway as part of SILO NIGHTS, curated by OCAD University.

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To deepen the personal meaning of their promise, Public Trust visitors have the option to make their oath on religious, ...
09/24/2026

To deepen the personal meaning of their promise, Public Trust visitors have the option to make their oath on religious, spiritual, and secular texts, and iconic objects that reflect Toronto’s diverse beliefs, traditions, and values.

As Public Trust moves along Toronto’s waterfront from Marina Quay West to Harbourfront Centre, we are reflecting on one of the most frequently used objects on this table: the copper vessel containing water from Lake Ontario.

Carefully gathered from the shores of the Scarborough Bluffs, this water was honoured through song, ceremony, and gratitude for the life it carries. Water sustains all living beings and connects us; it is a profoundly unstoppable, powerful, and healing element. Offerings of gratitude and intention were made to this collected water, asking that the life-force of Lake Ontario support each participant as they speak their promise to the land. The copper vessel serves as a conduit of energy, honouring the deep relationship Indigenous communities have with these lands and waterways.

During your visit to Public Trust, you may choose to make your statement before this vessel as a recognition of our responsibility to one another and to the land and waters that make our lives possible. We extend our deepest gratitude to Anishinaabe Traditional Grandmother Kim Wheatley and Anishinaabe Knowledge Keeper and Artist Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone for their guidance, care, and generosity in creating this meaningful offering for Public Trust.

Along the waterfront, Public Trust has brought Paul Ramírez Jonas’s participatory public art into downtown Toronto, invi...
09/24/2026

Along the waterfront, Public Trust has brought Paul Ramírez Jonas’s participatory public art into downtown Toronto, inviting people to make promises, witness one another’s commitments, and consider what it means to keep our word.

Add your voice to this evolving Toronto public art experience by taking part, making a promise of your own, and becoming part of a shared conversation about trust, responsibility, and life in the city.

Up next:
📍 September 24–27
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West

📍 October 1–4
The Bentway
250 Fort York Blvd

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09/23/2026

Public Trust lands at the Harbourfront Centre tomorrow, Thursday, September 24 for the weekend as part of the Public Pier programming.

Thursday, September 24 – Sunday, September 27
⏰ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
📍235 Queens Quay W

Presented in partnership with the Waterfront BIA, and in collaboration with the Toronto Public Library and Harbourfront Center

On International Day of Democracy, we celebrated the Canadian premiere of Paul Ramírez Jonas’ Public Trust at Toronto Pu...
09/22/2026

On International Day of Democracy, we celebrated the Canadian premiere of Paul Ramírez Jonas’ Public Trust at Toronto Public Library's Fort York branch, inviting Torontonians to turn their personal promises into public art.

The day concluded with an artist talk by Paul Ramírez Jonas, in conversation with The Bentway's Director of Programming, Anna Gallagher-Ross, and explored how art, participation, and collective responsibility can transform our relationships with the cities we share.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared a promise and helped begin this city-wide conversation.

Swipe through highlights from our opening day and join us as Public Trust continues across Toronto's waterfront until October 4.

📍 September 24–27
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West

📍 October 1–4
The Bentway
250 Fort York Blvd

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One last roll! As Roller Skating Lessons wrap up September 25, instructor Diana Marcela shares her final words of encour...
09/22/2026

One last roll! As Roller Skating Lessons wrap up September 25, instructor Diana Marcela shares her final words of encouragement before you lace up and take to The Bentway’s skate trail. Note, our lessons are sold-out for the season, but please still join us for a skate!

Meet Diana:

I’m Diana, a professional artistic roller-skater, coach, and fitness professional with more than 20 years of experience in skating. Originally from Colombia, skating has been a huge part of my life since I was very young, shaping not only my career but also who I am today. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to compete, perform, coach, and work with skaters of different ages and levels. Since moving to Canada, I’ve continued my journey by teaching roller skating throughout Toronto and the GTA, bringing my background in artistic skating to a growing and diverse skating community.

For me, skating is much more than learning techniques, jumps, spins, or dance—it’s about confidence, freedom, self-expression, and connection. As an instructor, one of the things I enjoy most is creating a welcoming space where people feel comfortable, challenging themselves, overcoming their fears, and having fun while learning something new. I’m passionate about bringing people together through movement and sharing the happiness and sense of community that skating has given me throughout my life.
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🕛 Rentals - Fridays 5:00pm–8:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays 1:00pm–7:00pm. With last rentals available an hour before closing
📍 Bentway Skate Trail ⁠

09/17/2026

📈 Decomposition No. 7: Undergrowth by Ali Phi was created using data from 45,889 Toronto Street trees, read south to north as a score. When viewing the projections against the Canada Malting Silo’s be sure to go to Ali Phi’s website for access to the archive and data set utilized to create this piece.

https://www.aliphi.com/apps/undergrowth

🕛 Sep 18, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
📍 Marina Quay West (539 Queens Quay West)

🌲On view at Public Pier, a collaboration between The Bentway, Harbourfront Centre, OCAD University and the Waterfront BIA, with the Toronto Port Authority as lead sponsor.

09/16/2026

🦖 🦕💨 This Saturday bring the little ones for a morning packed with dinosaur songs, games, and a non-competitive dash around the 220m skate trail to catch runaway dinos.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026

⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 The Bentway Skate Trail

🎟️ Tickets: $25 registration via link in bio

09/16/2026

Paul Ramírez Jonas's work moves to Marina Quay West, joining the artistic programming of Public Pier, tomorrow Thursday, September 17 on until Sunday, September 20:

Thursday, September 17
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Friday, September 18
1:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Saturday, September 19
1:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Sunday, September 20
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍539 Queens Quay W.

Presented in partnership with the Waterfront BIA, and in collaboration with the Toronto Public Library and Harbourfront Center

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250 Fort York Boulevard
Toronto, ON
M5V3K9

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+14163040222

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