For over 60 years, the Willowdale Lawn Bowling Club remains the largest (in area) and the only one in Ontario that has three greens: 2 grass and 1 carpet. The artificial green carpet hosts bowling from April to October, extending the summer bowling season by two months. In 2022, their club was the venue for Provincial Youth Tournament, and they hosted two Canadian National Championships in 2011 and 2015, and regularly run club and Ontario tournaments at all levels.
For over 60 years, the Willowdale Lawn Bowling Club remains the largest (in area) and the only one in Ontario that has three greens: 2 grass and 1 carpet. The artificial green carpet hosts bowling from April to October, extending the summer bowling season by two months. In 2022, their club was the venue for Provincial Youth Tournament, and they hosted two Canadian National Championships in 2011 and 2015, and regularly run club and Ontario tournaments at all levels.
A tennis club with Four well-maintained Clay courts with newly-renovated Clubhouse with change rooms, washroom and shower facilities, equipped kitchen and sitting area. Membership required.
A tennis club with Four well-maintained Clay courts with newly-renovated Clubhouse with change rooms, washroom and shower facilities, equipped kitchen and sitting area. Membership required.
Mel Lastman Square is a beautiful main square in the centre of our district, featuring 20,000 square feet of open space, a garden court, an outdoor amphitheatre, fountains and a reflecting pool. In the winter months, the pond is frozen to become an outdoor ice rink open to the public.
Mel Lastman Square is a beautiful main square in the centre of our district, featuring 20,000 square feet of open space, a garden court, an outdoor amphitheatre, fountains and a reflecting pool. In the winter months, the pond is frozen to become an outdoor ice rink open to the public.
Meridian Arts Centre began and remains as unique and diverse as the Toronto community itself, a testament to the virtues of harmony, vitality and celebration, with a spirit that embraces innovation and tradition equally.
Meridian Arts Centre began and remains as unique and diverse as the Toronto community itself, a testament to the virtues of harmony, vitality and celebration, with a spirit that embraces innovation and tradition equally.
Mel Lastman Square is a beautiful park featuring 20,000 square feet of open space, a garden court, an outdoor amphitheatre, fountains and a reflecting pool. Special events that showcase music, art, dancing, theatre, food, and sports are planned by our city's various cultural groups for every season. The Square has various levels and areas that are suitable for an assortment of activities, such as cultural festivals, concerts, fund raisers, awareness campaigns, children's activities, art displays and more. For special events, call the Mel Lastman Square at 416-338-3343. In the winter months, the pond is frozen to become an outdoor ice rink.
Mel Lastman Square is a beautiful park featuring 20,000 square feet of open space, a garden court, an outdoor amphitheatre, fountains and a reflecting pool. Special events that showcase music, art, dancing, theatre, food, and sports are planned by our city's various cultural groups for every season. The Square has various levels and areas that are suitable for an assortment of activities, such as cultural festivals, concerts, fund raisers, awareness campaigns, children's activities, art displays and more. For special events, call the Mel Lastman Square at 416-338-3343. In the winter months, the pond is frozen to become an outdoor ice rink.
A historic farm house hidden between modern high rises, this house built in 1851 offeris an unrivaled unique time capsule experience taking you back to households of the 1850s.
A historic farm house hidden between modern high rises, this house built in 1851 offeris an unrivaled unique time capsule experience taking you back to households of the 1850s.
From the Artist: In this design I show Korean traditional house, Hanok, and a condo, a modern style of housing. There are many Koreans living in Willowdale, and I think my design can represent the hearts of many people who miss home and home country. I had such a nice experience working on this Bell box. Many people already noticed other bell boxes in the area and they were happy to see some colors in their neighborhood. I was excited to make my neighborhood brighter with my mural.
From the Artist: In this design I show Korean traditional house, Hanok, and a condo, a modern style of housing. There are many Koreans living in Willowdale, and I think my design can represent the hearts of many people who miss home and home country. I had such a nice experience working on this Bell box. Many people already noticed other bell boxes in the area and they were happy to see some colors in their neighborhood. I was excited to make my neighborhood brighter with my mural.
This large instalation features mutiple artists including Chris Perez, Flips, PERU143 and others. It is an unexpected surprise and another reason find an undergroud parking spot at the iconic Emerald Towers.
This large instalation features mutiple artists including Chris Perez, Flips, PERU143 and others. It is an unexpected surprise and another reason find an undergroud parking spot at the iconic Emerald Towers.
This collaboration with a landscape design company, MBTW Group commemorates the history of the area. As you walk around the park you will encounter a number of elements that speak to the past in the paving.
Commissioned by:
City of Toronto Public Art & Monuments Collection
In Dempsey Park at Beecroft Rd & Ellerslie Ave (Series of Artwork)
This collaboration with a landscape design company, MBTW Group commemorates the history of the area. As you walk around the park you will encounter a number of elements that speak to the past in the paving.
Commissioned by:
City of Toronto Public Art & Monuments Collection
In Dempsey Park at Beecroft Rd & Ellerslie Ave (Series of Artwork)
Each of the 19 hearts depicts a reason why the community loves Willowdale, which was determined by the local community who were engaged in the design process in a variety of ways. In Willowdale, the heart shape is considered an artistic and cultural symbol, and is deeply connected to its history - small copper hearts are even embedded on the sidewalks.
Commissioned by:
Mural Routes. This project was funded by the Government of Canada.P roject partners: the Willowdale BIA, North York Arts and StreetARToronto
On the planters on the West Side of Yonge St, between North York Blvd (north) & Upper Madison Ave (south).
Each of the 19 hearts depicts a reason why the community loves Willowdale, which was determined by the local community who were engaged in the design process in a variety of ways. In Willowdale, the heart shape is considered an artistic and cultural symbol, and is deeply connected to its history - small copper hearts are even embedded on the sidewalks.
Commissioned by:
Mural Routes. This project was funded by the Government of Canada.P roject partners: the Willowdale BIA, North York Arts and StreetARToronto
On the planters on the West Side of Yonge St, between North York Blvd (north) & Upper Madison Ave (south).
Discover Robyn Lightwalker's utility box mural art at the Southwest corner of Yonge Street and Poyntz Avenue. Just a short walk from Sheppard-Yonge station and Empress Walk, this beautiful piece created in collaboration with @start_streetartoronto brightens up the intersection with vibrant colours and wildlife imagery.
Discover Robyn Lightwalker's utility box mural art at the Southwest corner of Yonge Street and Poyntz Avenue. Just a short walk from Sheppard-Yonge station and Empress Walk, this beautiful piece created in collaboration with @start_streetartoronto brightens up the intersection with vibrant colours and wildlife imagery.
From the Artist: Flourishing” was an idea I developed during international women's day this year. I wanna use this design to celebrate the diversity and inclusion of the city that allow women to speak up, collaborate and explore. And also hope this artwork can add some bright colors to the street, especially through the long wintertime.
From the Artist: Flourishing” was an idea I developed during international women's day this year. I wanna use this design to celebrate the diversity and inclusion of the city that allow women to speak up, collaborate and explore. And also hope this artwork can add some bright colors to the street, especially through the long wintertime.
Commissioned by the City, these scenes of our heritage have been captured by North York artists and effected through a unique process invented by the Artessa Studio, also of North York. Each mural Contains more than 5000 inlaid ceramic tiles and took over a year to make. Together, at the time of the murals creation, they were the only works of their kind in North America.
Commissioned by the City, these scenes of our heritage have been captured by North York artists and effected through a unique process invented by the Artessa Studio, also of North York. Each mural Contains more than 5000 inlaid ceramic tiles and took over a year to make. Together, at the time of the murals creation, they were the only works of their kind in North America.
KJ Bit Collective's design incorporates themes of nature and the urban environment to create a vibrant and playful mural. The piece includes local birds such as pileated woodpeckers and finch species. Bold colours and patterns throughout the mural reflect the diverse ethnic demographics of the area, while maintaining a traditional feel amidst this mural.
Commissioned by:
Support: StreetARToronto, Parners: Toronto Transit Commission
The TTC Sheppard-Yonge Station Harlandale Entrance
KJ Bit Collective's design incorporates themes of nature and the urban environment to create a vibrant and playful mural. The piece includes local birds such as pileated woodpeckers and finch species. Bold colours and patterns throughout the mural reflect the diverse ethnic demographics of the area, while maintaining a traditional feel amidst this mural.
Commissioned by:
Support: StreetARToronto, Parners: Toronto Transit Commission
The TTC Sheppard-Yonge Station Harlandale Entrance
The uility box showcases observational sketches of Torontonians from all over the city. It represents a true cross-section of Toronto, illustrating its diverse population. When citizens and visitors view the design, they are reminded that Toronto is a home for everyone, and feel welcome and appreciated.
The uility box showcases observational sketches of Torontonians from all over the city. It represents a true cross-section of Toronto, illustrating its diverse population. When citizens and visitors view the design, they are reminded that Toronto is a home for everyone, and feel welcome and appreciated.
This historical mural art piece is intended to provide a glimpse into the lively atmosphere of the surrounding region, drawing inspiration from the Gibson House Museum.
This historical mural art piece is intended to provide a glimpse into the lively atmosphere of the surrounding region, drawing inspiration from the Gibson House Museum.
The inaugural mural was commissioned by the Willowdale BIA. Lead Artist Peru Dyer Jalea (PERU143) with assistance from Leyland Adams created a mural for the new Willowdale BIA in Toronto’s North York. LOVE YOURSELF aims to heal and uplift the community and act to inspire art in the neighborhood and continue to build on the identity of the community.
Commissioned by:
Willowdale BIA with support from the City of Toronto. Partners: Steps Public Art.
The inaugural mural was commissioned by the Willowdale BIA. Lead Artist Peru Dyer Jalea (PERU143) with assistance from Leyland Adams created a mural for the new Willowdale BIA in Toronto’s North York. LOVE YOURSELF aims to heal and uplift the community and act to inspire art in the neighborhood and continue to build on the identity of the community.
Commissioned by:
Willowdale BIA with support from the City of Toronto. Partners: Steps Public Art.
The utility box mural design is of a flowering apple branch with whimsical honeybees that are a familiar and positive sight in Toronto. The bees also serve as a symbol of a healthy community as well as a healthy ecosystem.
The utility box mural design is of a flowering apple branch with whimsical honeybees that are a familiar and positive sight in Toronto. The bees also serve as a symbol of a healthy community as well as a healthy ecosystem.
120 Mirrors is a three-piece sound installation consisting of a series of horn-shaped sculptures that each play with a different aspect of human communication, specifically, the acts of listening, speaking, conversing, and reflection. The sculptures explore these elements that together make up the acts of dialogue and broadcast, through the simple acoustic amplification of landscape and voice. By separating the different processes into discrete experiences, the various elements of communication are emphasized, allowing visitors to become more mindful of the acts of listening, to themselves and to others. By using materials referenced in the historical Toronto Purchase (such as brass, mirrors, etc.),120 Mirrors seeks to deepen visitors’ engagement with the necessity and importance of generous communication in public space, and, through a sonic experience of space, to become more aware of their surroundings as a historical, political, and contemporary social landscape.
Commissioned by:
City of Toronto Public Art & Monuments Collection
In Lee Lifeson Park at 223 Gladys Allison Pl (3 pieces)
120 Mirrors is a three-piece sound installation consisting of a series of horn-shaped sculptures that each play with a different aspect of human communication, specifically, the acts of listening, speaking, conversing, and reflection. The sculptures explore these elements that together make up the acts of dialogue and broadcast, through the simple acoustic amplification of landscape and voice. By separating the different processes into discrete experiences, the various elements of communication are emphasized, allowing visitors to become more mindful of the acts of listening, to themselves and to others. By using materials referenced in the historical Toronto Purchase (such as brass, mirrors, etc.),120 Mirrors seeks to deepen visitors’ engagement with the necessity and importance of generous communication in public space, and, through a sonic experience of space, to become more aware of their surroundings as a historical, political, and contemporary social landscape.
Commissioned by:
City of Toronto Public Art & Monuments Collection
In Lee Lifeson Park at 223 Gladys Allison Pl (3 pieces)
14 figures on the median depict the movement of the dancers. From the north one leaps into the air and the another reaches to catch their dance partner. This work explores the way in which we move through our world and interact with each other.
Commissioned by:
City of Toronto Public Art & Monuments Collection
On the Median in front of Mel Lastman Square, along Yonge St
14 figures on the median depict the movement of the dancers. From the north one leaps into the air and the another reaches to catch their dance partner. This work explores the way in which we move through our world and interact with each other.
Commissioned by:
City of Toronto Public Art & Monuments Collection
On the Median in front of Mel Lastman Square, along Yonge St
This multi-component aluminum artwork maximizes public accessibility and visibility of the artwork through consideration of site conditions, built form opportunities and context. The artwork presents a strong presence on Yonge Street while the through-block breezeway provides opportunities for a series of artwork elements that have been integrated with landscape finishes. The artwork complements the architecture, landscape architecture and urban design of the project.
Commissioned by:
Percent for Public Art - Private Developer Program
500 Doris Ave at Grand Outside the Triomphe 2 Condo
This multi-component aluminum artwork maximizes public accessibility and visibility of the artwork through consideration of site conditions, built form opportunities and context. The artwork presents a strong presence on Yonge Street while the through-block breezeway provides opportunities for a series of artwork elements that have been integrated with landscape finishes. The artwork complements the architecture, landscape architecture and urban design of the project.
Commissioned by:
Percent for Public Art - Private Developer Program
500 Doris Ave at Grand Outside the Triomphe 2 Condo
Through its distinctive forms and combination of stainless steel and plant materials, Time Cones mark the entrance plaza of this office tower. Incised into the spiral ribbon of the large cone and the top ring of the planter cones, a text by renowned poet Christopher Dewdney describes the geological strata of the site and lists the glacial lakes which once covered the local landscape. Time Cones act as both urban landmark and garden element, participating in the relationship between landscape, art, and architecture in the City of North York.
Commissioned by:
Percent for Public Art - Private Developer Program
Through its distinctive forms and combination of stainless steel and plant materials, Time Cones mark the entrance plaza of this office tower. Incised into the spiral ribbon of the large cone and the top ring of the planter cones, a text by renowned poet Christopher Dewdney describes the geological strata of the site and lists the glacial lakes which once covered the local landscape. Time Cones act as both urban landmark and garden element, participating in the relationship between landscape, art, and architecture in the City of North York.
Commissioned by:
Percent for Public Art - Private Developer Program
Dragons have been an important icon in Chinese culture. They can represent a variety of things ranging from strength to having good fortune. The dragon on this utility box mural is also the 5th zodiac out the of 12 based on the Chinese calendar. My hope is that the bright red dragon can bring some luck and prosperity to the neighborhood and it's locals!
Dragons have been an important icon in Chinese culture. They can represent a variety of things ranging from strength to having good fortune. The dragon on this utility box mural is also the 5th zodiac out the of 12 based on the Chinese calendar. My hope is that the bright red dragon can bring some luck and prosperity to the neighborhood and it's locals!
The public art for the Meridian Residences development is designed to benefit both residents of the development and their visitors by providing a high-profile art location directly associated with the development’s public driveway and main entrance. The art engages landscape features including an entrance garden, water feature, soft landscaping and site furniture which provides an opportunity for collaboration between the artist and landscape architect in the design of the water feature and garden.
Commissioned by:
Percent for Public Art - Private Developer Program
15 Greenview Ave Outside of the Tridel / Meridian Residences
The public art for the Meridian Residences development is designed to benefit both residents of the development and their visitors by providing a high-profile art location directly associated with the development’s public driveway and main entrance. The art engages landscape features including an entrance garden, water feature, soft landscaping and site furniture which provides an opportunity for collaboration between the artist and landscape architect in the design of the water feature and garden.
Commissioned by:
Percent for Public Art - Private Developer Program
15 Greenview Ave Outside of the Tridel / Meridian Residences
Two-Row Wampum Belt – Art Connects Community Mural
By:
Lindsey Lickers; Annual or BI-Annual Rotation of Artists
Description
Visit The Gibson House at 1572 Yonge Street throughout the years to see different community artworks on display in this space, designed and led by Indigenous Artists. The mural that is currently installed at the Gibsone House was designed by Lindsey Lickers and co-created by the community. Over the years, the murals will be replaced by new murals led by Indigenous artists and co-created by community members. The frame will remain, solidifying a place for rotating indigenous art in Willowdale, for years to come.
Commissioned by:
Support: City of Toronto, Partners: North York Arts and The Gibson House
Outside of the Gibson House Museum at 5172 Yonge St
Two-Row Wampum Belt – Art Connects Community Mural
By:
Lindsey Lickers; Annual or BI-Annual Rotation of Artists
Description
Visit The Gibson House at 1572 Yonge Street throughout the years to see different community artworks on display in this space, designed and led by Indigenous Artists. The mural that is currently installed at the Gibsone House was designed by Lindsey Lickers and co-created by the community. Over the years, the murals will be replaced by new murals led by Indigenous artists and co-created by community members. The frame will remain, solidifying a place for rotating indigenous art in Willowdale, for years to come.
Commissioned by:
Support: City of Toronto, Partners: North York Arts and The Gibson House
Outside of the Gibson House Museum at 5172 Yonge St
It is comprised of two elements with a third that is integrated into the walkway that links the two sites. This was a commemorative piece to identify David Gibson of the Gibson House located to the North. He was Ontario's first land surveyor. And still to this day people in the trade marvel at the fact that he did his surveying with his one hundred links, which equals one chain, which equals 66 feet, and he did it by himself, he wasn't part of a team. And they marvel at the fact that to this day they are as accurate as can be done with modern technology. The Artist came across a number of early turn-of-the-century 1900s photographs of the Gibson family living in this house. And one of them had a pony and the name of the horse was "Logo". What you are looking at is a size-as, an accurate-to-scale rendition of what this pony was.
Commissioned by:
Percent for Public Art - Private Developer Program
It is comprised of two elements with a third that is integrated into the walkway that links the two sites. This was a commemorative piece to identify David Gibson of the Gibson House located to the North. He was Ontario's first land surveyor. And still to this day people in the trade marvel at the fact that he did his surveying with his one hundred links, which equals one chain, which equals 66 feet, and he did it by himself, he wasn't part of a team. And they marvel at the fact that to this day they are as accurate as can be done with modern technology. The Artist came across a number of early turn-of-the-century 1900s photographs of the Gibson family living in this house. And one of them had a pony and the name of the horse was "Logo". What you are looking at is a size-as, an accurate-to-scale rendition of what this pony was.
Commissioned by:
Percent for Public Art - Private Developer Program
A colonnette is a small slender column, usually decorative, which supports a beam or lintel. This architectural and landscape themed sculture is made from copper.
Commissioned by:
Percent for Public Art - Private Developer Program
A colonnette is a small slender column, usually decorative, which supports a beam or lintel. This architectural and landscape themed sculture is made from copper.
Commissioned by:
Percent for Public Art - Private Developer Program
From the Artist: Inspired by one the Iranian tribe (Bakhtiari) rug design that are well-known for their unique and rustic patterns, it speaks of a garden, with trees, flowers and water string. It shows the importance of the nature and how people are respectful and connected to it. The front design was a part of the rug design called Torang in Persian. The back, I borrowed a part of the Torang design, a tree, enlarged it and painted on the two extra part of the box. Also added the flower in the middle. The backgrounds’ color are taken from the inside patterns’ colors.
From the Artist: Inspired by one the Iranian tribe (Bakhtiari) rug design that are well-known for their unique and rustic patterns, it speaks of a garden, with trees, flowers and water string. It shows the importance of the nature and how people are respectful and connected to it. The front design was a part of the rug design called Torang in Persian. The back, I borrowed a part of the Torang design, a tree, enlarged it and painted on the two extra part of the box. Also added the flower in the middle. The backgrounds’ color are taken from the inside patterns’ colors.
The design on this utility box aims to share a colourful scene with Toronto residents to wake them up, inspire them, motivates them, make them think, or maybe help them enjoy their surrounding for even couple of seconds.
The design on this utility box aims to share a colourful scene with Toronto residents to wake them up, inspire them, motivates them, make them think, or maybe help them enjoy their surrounding for even couple of seconds.
The outstretched arms on this uility box mural are a metaphor for exploring the idea of making things by hand and away from screens. Bold and bright colours and have used this palette intentionally to create a world of inclusivity.
The outstretched arms on this uility box mural are a metaphor for exploring the idea of making things by hand and away from screens. Bold and bright colours and have used this palette intentionally to create a world of inclusivity.
