After a long and demanding winter, Guild Park is emerging into the new season—and it’s the perfect moment to take a closer look. As part of a new initiative, Friends of Guild Park is launching a “State of Guild Park” Walk and Audit on Sunday, April 19. This free guided walk offers a unique opportunity to explore the park while helping to assess its current condition using the same kinds of standards applied by City Parks staff. Together, we’ll look at everything from pathways

Fragments of a City: Architecture, Memory and Place at Guild Park This summer, Friends of Guild Park will once again partner with Heritage Toronto to present guided public tours at Guild Park & Gardens. The new tour, Fragments of a City , explores how architectural pieces from demolished Toronto buildings were preserved and reimagined within Guild Park’s landscape along the Scarborough Bluffs. As visitors walk through the park, they'll encounter columns, sculptural panels, an

On a busy summer day at Guild Park, chances are you’ve seen children climbing the sculptures and historic architectural features – sometimes being asked to step down by concerned visitors who understand that public art can easily be damaged. When people bring children to the park, of course we want them to have fun – it’s nothing personal. But the purpose of the hand-carved artwork and architectural elements at Guild Park is appreciation and inspiration, not recreation. A com

National Vimy Ridge Day is an opportunity to join Guild Park supporters, history enthusiasts, and those curious about Canada’s military legacy, to a special live online presentation exploring Guild Park’s little-known links to one of our country’s defining moments, the Battle of Vimy Ridge. On Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 PM, Friends of Guild Park invites you to a free interactive talk about this pivotal event in the First World War without venturing out to the park on an early

In April, the City will break ground on a new seating area running parallel to the existing path leading to the Sculptor’s Cabin. Three surplus limestone capitals from the Imperial Oil Building will be repurposed as benches. Each is approximately 3.5 feet long and nearly 2 feet wide, with access from both sides, allowing for 3–5 seating spots per bench. A fourth piece will be placed beneath the main front window of the Sculptor’s Cabin. Together, these additions will provide

City of Toronto regulations prohibit feeding wildlife in parks because “food-conditioning” puts animals at risk. An often-overlooked risk is the impact this practice has on Guild Park’s historic stone. Some people come to the site with cameras and food. They pour seeds or leave leftovers on the flat surfaces of the artifacts, then snap their “money shot” photos when wildlife gather. Droppings from birds, squirrels, and other animals build up on and around the stones. Beyond b

Enhanced Image provided by Carl Doose Over several years, Friends of Guild Park and the Guildwood Village Community Association (GVCA) have expressed strong community interest in seeing more opportunities for public hospitality and informal gathering at Guild Park, in keeping with the site’s tradtional role as a welcoming cultural and social destination and the literal heart of Guildwood Village. Building on this long-standing interest, local resident Carl Doose — a board mem

Santa greeted lots of Guildwood's boys and girls on his special visit to Guild Park's Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday November 29. Santa switched on the 400 lights that decorated Guild Park's 25-ft spruce tree. Helping him were more than 100 people of all ages who sang Jingle Bells, then counted down to light up the Christmas Tree. A Big Community Turn-out About 200 people, from families with young tots to seniors enjoying the event, filled Guild Inn Estate's Gazebo space

With Remembrance Day approaching, November is an ideal opportunity to recognize Guild Park's military connection. This posting was prepared in 2025 to delve into this important, yet often overlooked, aspect of this historic site along the Scarborough Bluffs. The story goes back more than a century, predating the 1932 launch of the Guild of All Arts, and the later opening of the original Guild Inn. The Guild Inn: Connecting Art, Service and Remembrance Today's Guild Park & Gar

Get ready explore the creativity of local artisans and enjoy an early start to the holiday spirit. The popular Guildwood Bakers & Makers marketplace is back at Guild Park on Saturday, November 15th , from noon to 3 PM . It's a fun-filled afternoon where you, your family and friends can discover a variety of artisan foods, crafts and unique gift items perfect for the upcoming holidays. Looking for a thoughtful gift for a loved one or a special treat for yourself? The Guildwoo

Scarborough's Deputy Mayor says proposal for new commercial use in City neighbourhoods "premature," calls for deferral The Toronto City Councillor who represents the neighbourhood by Guild Park & Gardens is raising serious concerns about the City's proposed new zoning by-law changes and the negative effects these proposals can have on residential areas across Toronto. Deputy Mayor, Paul Ainslie, the councillor representing Ward 24, which includes Guild Park, states that t he

The monumental bronze sculpture, War Horse , a work by Canadian artist Emanuel Hahn a century ago, is back at Guild Park as a gift from the artist's estate. The sculpture is a tribute to the horses used during World War I to move men and munitions across the muddy trenches and battlefields of Europe. Hahn, a renowned Canadian artist and sculptor, brought dynamic realism to the figures he created - either human or animal - in two or three dimensions. Also known as the " Horse'

Visit Guild Park tomorrow (Sat. Oct. 17) to check out the free exhibit of vintage postcards from the days of the original Guild Inn. This collection includes dozens of popular postcards sold to and used by guests and visitors at the Guild Inn as early as the 1930s. The images include scenes from the historic Guild of All Arts era - from the outdoor blooming gardens and architecture collection, to the interiors of the inn's grand staircase and dining room. Some postcards show

Volunteers recently removed bags of garbage - more than 5,000 pieces of junk and trash - from the waterfront along Guild Park Bags of...

Guildwood’s local marketplace is back this Thanksgiving Saturday at Guild Park! Be sure to visit the local bakers, crafters and all the...

Friends of Guild Park added a strong community voice to the Clark Centre of the Arts’ award-winning submission to the 2025 Toronto Urban...

Summer activities are in full swing at Guild Park & Gardens this weekend. Be sure to visit the park while the sun is bright, there's a...

Enjoy free live music on three Monday evenings starting Aug. 11. The shows start at 7:00 pm outdoors at the Guild Park's Clark Centre for...

Guild Park's big summer arts festival, Guild Alive With Culture, wraps up today (Sunday July 27) with another day full of crafts, food...

Guild Park's biggest and most popular weekend arts event - Guild Alive With Culture - is happening this weekend. Be sure to come out for...