This summer, The Bentway invites you to see the streets of Toronto anew.
The street is not only a path from point A to point B, but a destination in its own right. From parades to protests, block parties to blockades, the street is a place to see and be seen, a place that connects us. When we think STREET, we think: runway, stage, gallery, canvas, sandbox, and so much more.
Through a series of free art installations, performances, workshops, public conversations, and community celebrations, we ask: How can we learn from, and take to, the street? What do we borrow from these spaces, and what do we offer back to them? How do we capture this collective moment to re-imagine our streets as public spaces for all? Click here to read more about STREET.
Come join us at street level.
Future Perfect: New By-laws for Civic Spaces
Weweni Bizindan (Listen Carefully)
- The Bentway
Private: The Bentway Block Party
What’s On
The Bentway
The Bentway Studio
The Bentway – Strachan Gate
250 Fort York Boulevard
55 Fort York Boulevard
At Garrison Crossing, Under the Gardiner
Bike to The Bentway!
Use Bike Share Toronto’s System Map or download the PBSC app to locate stations and plan your route with real-time bike and station availability.
By Transit
The Bentway is accessible via the 511 Bathurst (at Fort York Blvd) or the 509 Harbourfront (at Fleet St.).
Public Parking
Paid, public parking is available at 800 Fleet St. (best for Strachan Gate access), the Fort York Visitor Centre parking lot (best for access to 250 Fort York Blvd), and along Fort York Blvd.
Free Wi-Fi
Washrooms
Water Fountains
Free Wi-Fi is graciously provided by Beanfield Metroconnect. Sign onto ‘Beanfield1hfree’ to get one free hour of Wi-Fi at The Bentway.
As of May 26, washroom facilities at The Bentway will be open daily from 1:00pm-9:00pm.
Water fountains can be found at the west end of The Skate Trail, as well as at Strachan Gate.
Presenting Partners
Supporters
Special Thanks to
Co-Presenters & Other Partners
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the Gardiner Expressway operates on the treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, the Métis, and many other Indigenous nations.
Toronto is now home to many diverse Indigenous people. We recognize them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land. We pay our respects to all who have gathered and will continue to gather in this place. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work together to care for this land and act as stewards of these spaces.