A Walk Amid the Sculpted Art at Guild Park
Sun, Aug 31
|Toronto
Join our upcoming guided tour for a close-up view of Guild Park's one-of-a-kind collection of public art and historic architecture features.
Time & Location
Aug 31, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Toronto, 201 Guildwood Pkwy, Scarborough, ON M1E, Canada, Canada
About the event
What's eating The Bear at Guild Park?
Sharp-eyed, long-time Guild Park vistors have noticed that "The Bear", like other sculpted attractions on the grounds, is looking less vibrant.
This popular limestone sculpture, carved by hand and air tools by Canadian sculptors, E.B. Cox and Michael Clay, shows there's a problem with park's collection of public art on display year-round outdoors.
To find out more and get an closer look at Guild Park's notable outdoor sculpture, register now for this enlighting and engaging walk.
The guided tour takes place Sunday afternoon August 31, starting at 1:30
Join Friends of Guild Park President, John Mason, on a 75- minute tour and learn more what's damaging the site's irreplaceable public artwork. Reserve your spot now at this link. The tour is free for members of Friends of Guild Park. Others can help preserve Guild Park's features by making a $15 donation and supporting Guild Park improvements.
Guild Park visitors are surprised to learn that what looks like dirt on this white limestone figure is actual much more ... and much worse.
Under the grime is a microscopic organism that's damaging this massive artwork. It's been slowing happening in the 45 years since The Bear was created at Guild Park from a 15 ton block of Portland limestone. And The Bear isn't alone. There are other works on-site in Public art collection that also require attention after decades of weathering and exposure.
To get the full story, be sure to register for the walking tour. Plan for you, your friends and family to spend the last Sunday afternoon in August at the inspiring grounds of Guild Park & Gardens, 201 Guildwood Pkwy., along the Scarborough Bluffs.k
The walk starts Sun. Aug 31, at 1:30. Come to Guild Park's Sculptor's Cabin - near the flag by the front gates. Organized by the award-winning not-for-profit, Friends of Guild Park.