EVENTS AT CPFY BIA

Something exciting is always happening in our neighbourhood — from lively street festivals to seasonal celebrations. Join us to discover unforgettable events that bring our community together, showcase local businesses, and fill our streets with energy. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or you’re a longtime local, you're invited to come out and celebrate with us!

Upcoming Events

"MATCHING" COMMUNITY ART WORKSHOPS

Join Toronto-based artist duo Julia Jamrozik and Coryn Kempster in free community art workshops to create "Matching", their giant public art installation for the World Cup. All workshops will be held at The Bentway Studio (55 Fort York Blvd). Meet the artists, mingle, and take part in this cool experience!

“Matching” is a large, temporary outdoor art installation that celebrates the many fans of the World Cup and the community that is hosting the celebration. Thousands of strands of barrier tape come together to form a distinctive canopy of colourful bands, referencing the flags of the many countries competing in the matches of the World Cup. Simultaneously drawing attention to our differences, the colours more importantly embrace our many similarities. For example, the flags of roughly half the teams share red in common, and while Canada cheers on red-and-white, this pairing also represents at least five other participating nations.

This initiative is led by CityPlace and Fort York BIA and supported by the City of Toronto through the Community Celebration Support Fund.

Event Details

⭐ Workshop Dates & Times:

🗓️ May 24: 12pm - 4pm
🗓️ May 27: 5-9 PM
🗓️ May 28: 5pm - 9pm
🗓️ May 30: 12pm - 4pm
🗓️ May 31: 12pm - 4pm

⭐ Workshop Location:

📍The Bentway Studio (55 Fort York Blvd)

ONE LOVE FOOD AND ARTS FESTIVAL

Follow the music (and your nose). One Love Market brings the energy of the world to Canoe Landing Park with a vibrant mix of Caribbean and Latin food vendors, artisans, bakers, and live music. It’s the perfect pre-game fuel stop or post-match hangout—grab a bite, meet friends, and soak in the atmosphere. Come hungry, stay for the vibes.

⭐ Market Dates:
June 6, 12, 13, 17, 20, 23, 26, 27
July 2, 4, 18
August 8, 22

📍Market Location:

Canoe Landing Park

"THE WORLD IN A MARKET" MUSIC FEST

In partnership with the One Love Food and Arts Festival and CityPlace and Fort York BIA, enjoy multicultural music. This festival series aims to capture this moment, the unique energy of our city, and this coming summer. We are the world in a city, and we are ready with curiosity, togetherness and joy. Our lineup reflects both the diversity of Toronto, and the teams and fans from around the world we will be hosting over the month.

⭐ Performance Dates:
June 6, 12, 13, 17, 20, 23, 26, 27
July 2, 4, 18
August 8, 22

📍Festival Location:

Canoe Landing Park

View Full Line-Up

HISTORIC WALKING TOURS

Step into the story of the neighbourhood. Led by experts from Fort York National Historic Site, these guided tours take you from Canoe Landing Park through the evolving waterfront—tracing Toronto’s journey from early military history to the dynamic community we see today. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime local, you’ll see the area in a whole new way.

⭐ Event Details

📍 Location: Meet at Bobber Plaza, Canoe Landing Park — 95 Fort York Blvd
📅 Dates: Tours run twice daily, Wednesday–Sunday (May 1st to June 7th)
🕔 Times: 11:00 AM and again at 2:00 PM

🎟️ Admission: Free (registration encouraged but drop-ins welcome!)

* Tour covers about 2km over paved pathways and includes major intersections.

Past Events

🎅 Santa Photos & Strolling Carolers

December 6 & 7, 1–4 PM
December 13 & 14, 1–4 PM
82 Fort York Blvd (Hunters Landing Patio) and throughout the Neighbourhood

From the North Pole to Fort York Blvd — Santa’s coming to town! Stop by for free photos with Santa, perfect for families, friends, couples, and even festive pets who want their moment with the Big Guy. Enjoy the magic of the season as strolling carolers fill the neighbourhood with classic holiday tunes. A merry, memory-making tradition for all.

🎶 Happy Hour Crawl: A Charlie Brown Christmas Edition

December 10, 5–8 PM
Starts at 82 Fort York Blvd (Hunters Landing)

Guests will be transported straight into holiday nostalgia during a cozy neighbourhood crawl featuring the Kyle Sullivan Trio performing the entire Vince Guaraldi A Charlie Brown Christmas album live. Expect classic holiday cocktails, festive bites, and retro TV specials playing throughout the route.

✨ Drag Brunch with Noella Rose & Friends

December 14, 11 AM–2 PM
17 Fort York Blvd (Fox CityPlace)

Ready, set, sleigh! Join beloved performer Noella Rose and special guests for a fabulously festive drag brunch filled with glamour, laughter, and holiday sparkle. A perfect weekend outing for friends, fans, and anyone ready to celebrate the season in style.

Reserve Your Table HERE

🍬 Twisted Ginger: Gingerbread House Night (19+)

December 18, 7–9 PM
45 Fort York Blvd (Canoe Landing Community Recreation Centre)

Because holiday magic tastes even better with frosting and friends. In partnership with Le Dolci, guests will enjoy a playful, sugar-dusted evening of gingerbread house decorating complete with icing, candies, sprinkles, and a spiked hot chocolate bar. A stress-free, mess-free holiday night out — perfect for girlfriends, teams, or a festive self-care treat.

$55 plus service fees. Includes all supplies, festive hot chocolate bar and cookies for snacking!

🎄 Merry (Wreath) Making Workshop (19+)

December 18, 7–9 PM
45 Fort York Blvd (Canoe Landing Community Recreation Centre)

Past Events

Community Canvas | October 1 – 3

In the days leading up to Nuit Blanche, award-winning multi-disciplinary creative Ben Johnston will be painting a new large-scale ground mural in the heart of CityPlace and Fort York. Community members, residents, and visitors are invited to take part in guided after-work paint sessions from Wednesday, October 1, to Friday, October 3, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and add their own brushstrokes as this collaborative artwork comes to life.

CityPlace and Fort York BIA Passport Promotion | October 2 – 31
Keep the celebrations going and explore the neighbourhood as local CityPlace and Fort York BIA businesses offer exclusive promotions through the CityPlace and Fort York BIA Digital Passport. Collect stamps, unlock offers, and discover all the neighbourhood has to offer. (Offers only redeemable once).

Culture Fest | October 3 – 4

The complete mural will be unveiled on Friday, October 3 with music and drop-in dance lessons by Salsa in the Heart. The celebrations continue as Culture Fest kick-starts the weekend with free outdoor workouts at Canoe Landing Park on Saturday morning. Come together for the mural unveiling celebration. Dance under the lights with a DJ set by Gimmemar, enjoy culinary delights from local businesses and experience the energy of Nuit Blanche’s citywide programming.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, Oct. 3, 7 to 9 p.m.