Ready, set, bike! Every June, the City of Toronto and neighbouring municipalities encourage people of all skill levels to discover the joy of cycling by participating in free local events, attending informational webinars and, of course, getting out for a ride. Join us on Thursday, June 4 for the Bike to Work Day kickoff event with Cycle Toronto, and discover other ways to participate at toronto.ca/BikeMonth.
Discover cycling in our city by participating in free community rides, events and contests listed at toronto.ca/BikeMonth. Community rides happening in Toronto include:
From June 1 to 30, log your cycling trips using the Smart Commute Tool for a chance to win a gift card valued at $50 from MEC or PRESTO. Bicycle trips of any duration, distance or destination can be logged as one entry on the Smart Commute Tool. Read the Official Contest Rules for more information.
The City is doing a survey of the Church Street Pedestrianization Project that my office and the Church-Wellesley Village BIA is operating on Church Street between Wellesley Street East and Alexander Street until August 21. Your feedback will help inform the City's response to future street closures here and across the City. If your a resident who has been to Church Street, take the survey! And if you haven't yet been, come see what you're missing then take the survey! The survey closes September 7, 2026.
The City of Toronto’s Identify ‘N Impact community grant helps promote youth engagement and community safety by providing up to $17K for youth-led (15-29) initiatives that help with violence prevention, mental health and well-being, skills development, arts and youth-friendly spaces. Applications are now open until September 15 at 12:00pm.
Opened last year, Biidaasige Park is expanding with 10 more acres of public waterfront space at 238 Cherry Street on Ookwemin Minising. With new places to walk, cycle, paddle, gather, enjoy public art and take in skyline views, residents and visitors are invited to come celebrate during opening weekend on July 25 and 26. See what’s happening this weekend and beyond, including free guided kayak tours, walking tours and art-making workshops.