Evergreen Brick Works

Evergreen Brick Works A reimagined historic brick factory in Toronto’s Don Valley. Here we test ideas that will help shape cities across Canada
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Run by Evergreen, a national non-profit transforming public spaces in our cities to build a healthier future for people and our planet. Whether you visit our public markets, attend conferences or
events in our redeveloped kiln building, the TD Future Cities
Centre, enjoy outdoor learning and nature play, or explore
public art in Toronto’s ravine system, you are helping shape
how we build sustainab

le cities of the future. All funds generated on campus support Evergreen, a national
not-for-profit accelerating urban innovations that make
Canadian cities more livable, green and prosperous. Evergreen acknowledges that the Brick Works site is built on occupied
Indigenous territory – the traditional homelands of the Wendat (Wendat)
and Petun (Pah-toon) First Nations, the Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-
O-Show-nee), and the Mississaugas of the Credit River – today home to
many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island.

Catch soccer’s biggest event on the big screen at Evergreen Brick Works — for free! We're screening six matches this sum...
06/04/2026

Catch soccer’s biggest event on the big screen at Evergreen Brick Works — for free!

We're screening six matches this summer, including the Finals. Mark your calendars:

📅 Thursday, July 2 | 7:00 PM — Knock Out Match, Screened indoors
📅 Sunday, July 5 | 4:00 PM — Knock Out Match, Screened indoors
📅 Sunday, July 5 | 8:00 PM — Knock Out Match, Screened indoors
📅 Saturday, July 11 | 5:00 PM — Quarter Final, Screened indoors
📅 Saturday, July 11 | 9:00 PM — Quarter Final, Screened indoors
📅 Sunday, July 19 | 3:00 PM — The Finals, Screened outdoors under the Pavilions

What to expect:

⚽ Soccer skills demos, lawn games and family-friendly activities
🍻 Festival food & bar drinks
🌲 A historical brick factory in the heart of Toronto’s ravines
💚 FREE entry! No tickets required

Seating is first-come, first-served. Picnic tables are available but limited — we recommend bringing a camping chair for extra comfort.

Football Watch Parties are made possible through the support of the City of Toronto Community Celebration Support Fund.

Learn more & view the shuttle bus schedule: https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/events/football-watch-parties/

This weekend at Evergreen Brick Works (June 6-7) is packed with free, family-friendly things to do!🪴 Sip & Shop at the E...
06/03/2026

This weekend at Evergreen Brick Works (June 6-7) is packed with free, family-friendly things to do!

🪴 Sip & Shop at the Evergreen Garden Market: Celebrate the summer planting season with garden market sales, a live DJ, delicious drinks from , demos and more!

💚 Indigenous Celebration: Hosted by , this free, family-friendly event celebrates Indigenous ways of knowing through interactive workshops, performances and activities.

🍴 Saturday Farmers Market: Pick up your spring favourites like wild leeks, fiddleheads, asparagus and rhubarb!

📸 Mighty Minis: Book a free photo session with and only buy the photos you love!

🛍️ Artisan & Vintage Market: Looking for vintage fashion? Records? Handmade cards, art and jewelry? You can't miss & .

🌱 Children's Garden: Enjoy free play time in Toronto's greenest play space.

🧱 History & Nature Tours: Want to learn more about Evergreen Brick Works? Join us for a free guided tour of the space.

Celebrate the summer planting season at the Sip & Shop event on Saturday, June 6 at ! 🪴Visit the Evergreen Garden Market...
05/29/2026

Celebrate the summer planting season at the Sip & Shop event on Saturday, June 6 at ! 🪴

Visit the Evergreen Garden Market to sip on refreshing drinks from , chat with fellow garden lovers about creating native pollinator gardens, enjoy live DJ sets, and build your own custom bouquet while you shop the market.

📍 Evergreen Garden Market - 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
🗓️ Saturday, June 6
⏰ 9am–5pm

Who else is ready for a warm weekend in Toronto? If you're looking for free and affordable things to do this May 30-31, ...
05/27/2026

Who else is ready for a warm weekend in Toronto? If you're looking for free and affordable things to do this May 30-31, here's your weekend planner!

🧺 Saturday Farmers Market: Pick up your spring favourites like wild leeks, fiddleheads, asparagus, and rhubarb. Eat seasonally and grab them while they last!

🍴 Street Eats Food Court: Taste Toronto's best street food vendors hosted by .

🏭 Guided tours: Dive into our history as a brick factory or learn about our natural surroundings with free, volunteer-led tours.

🌱 Children's Garden: Drop by for free playtime in nature.

🔥 Kotisauna: This is the LAST weekend to book your sauna with .ca!

🛍️ Artisan & Vintage Market: Looking for vintage t-shirts and records? Or handmade cards, art and jewelry? Here's your market!

Looking to volunteer at Evergreen Brick Works? Explore our spring and summer volunteer opportunities! Click the link in ...
05/26/2026

Looking to volunteer at Evergreen Brick Works? Explore our spring and summer volunteer opportunities! Click the link in our bio to set up a volunteer profile with us (link below) and apply for the following positions:

🏕️ Adventure Camp Assistant Camp Counsellor (apply by May 29): Help children connect with nature and discover the natural wonders of the Don Valley! Work alongside experienced staff and fellow volunteers to lead nature-based programming for campers aged 6-12 years old.

Welcome Desk Ambassador (apply by June 5): Support our Visitor Engagement team by using your engaging personality to welcome visitors to Evergreen Brick Works, answer visitor questions, mentor incoming volunteers, and facilitate passive programming. Excellent leadership opportunity for highly motivated and returning Evergreen volunteers!

Welcome Desk Host (apply by June 5): Step into the world of visitor engagement at Evergreen Brick Works! Enhance visitor engagement by welcoming visitors, answering questions, and supporting wayfinding at our Welcome Desk.

🌱 Garden Circle (no deadline): Help us keep up with the gardening at the Brick Works! Plant seeds, remove invasive plants, and grow alongside our expert gardeners and ecologists.

♻️ Compost Club (no deadline): Help us create “black gold” out of yard waste and farmers market food scraps, all while learning about the science of decomposition! Activities include tracking compost piles across their life cycles, turning compost, breaking down yard waste, and exploring compost-adjacent projects like making organic garden amendments.

🥕 Farmers Market (no deadline): Help us support Toronto’s largest farmers market! Roles include set-up crew, take-down crew, Zero Waste Ambassador, Welcome Cart Support, Kids Craft Activator and more!

Apply: https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=f2bbf2fe-0a9b-4b14-b71f-a9262b5aa3cd&ApplicationFormNumber=1

Spend your weekend with us at Evergreen Brick Works! Nature, local food, art and community all in one place 💚🥕 Saturday ...
05/20/2026

Spend your weekend with us at Evergreen Brick Works! Nature, local food, art and community all in one place 💚

🥕 Saturday Farmers Market
Shop fresh, seasonal produce and delicious artisanal foods at Toronto’s largest farmers market.

🌼 Companion Planting Workshop
At the farmers market, drop by to learn how native pollinator plants can boost your veggie crops and support biodiversity.

🎤 Q***r Open Mic
Free, all-ages, and open to every art form — from first drafts to old favourites. Sign up to perform with

🧖 Kotisauna
In true Finnish tradition: heat up, cool down, and do it all over again. Book a neighbourhood sauna session with .ca

🏭 Guided Tours
In celebration of , explore our historic brick factory buildings and surrounding meadow with tours departing hourly from the Welcome Desk.

🌲 Forest Bathing
Slow down and reconnect with the more-than-human world through the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku with

No matter what generation you’re part of, we can all agree on this: our cities need more public green spaces where we ca...
05/15/2026

No matter what generation you’re part of, we can all agree on this: our cities need more public green spaces where we can connect with nature and community.

Whether you want to support Evergreen Brick Works or our work in cities across Canada, your donation makes it all possible. ✨🌲🚲🐢

Please consider supporting us by donating: https://www.evergreen.ca/

Thank you for celebrating Earth Month with us in April! 🌍 While the festival has come to an end, the good news is that e...
05/15/2026

Thank you for celebrating Earth Month with us in April! 🌍 While the festival has come to an end, the good news is that every month is earth month at Evergreen Brick Works!

There are still lots of ways you can embrace greener ways of living here in Toronto:

🍎 Eat local at the Saturday Farmers Market to reduce your 'food miles' (the total distance your food travels), and reduce your takeout waste with our reusable dishware program, .ca

🦋 Support biodiversity in your community by growing native plants from the Evergreen Garden Market

👰‍♀️ Hosting an event? Book with us! Our events business is a social enterprise, meaning your event will support our sustainability initiatives and community programming at Evergreen Brick Works.

🧱 Dive into our story as an abandoned industrial site that we transformed into an award-winning showcase of green design. Take a self-guided audio tours on the Driftscape app to learn more about our past and present!

🚲 Try active and sustainable forms of transportation to get to Evergreen Brick Works, like walking, biking or taking the free, wheelchair/stroller-friendly shuttle bus from Broadview Station! View the shuttle schedule at the link in our bio.

💚 We're a charity-run site. If you love what we do and want to support our work, consider donating at the link in our bio!

Looking for things to do in Toronto this Victoria Day weekend? We’re open all long weekend with fresh air, local shoppin...
05/14/2026

Looking for things to do in Toronto this Victoria Day weekend? We’re open all long weekend with fresh air, local shopping, wellness experiences and family fun in the heart of the Don Valley.

Swipe through to see what’s happening at Evergreen Brick Works from May 16–18 👀

🥕 Saturday Farmers Market
Eat local, shop seasonal, and meet the people growing your food.

🧖 Kotisauna
Sweat, reset, repeat. Book a community sauna session with .ca

🌮 Street Eats Food Court
Taste your way through some of the city’s best street food with

📸 Mighty Minis Kids Portrait Sessions
Book a playful photoshoot for your little ones with

🧘 Sound Bath & Kundalini
A 2-hour immersive experience for nervous system regulation, emotional release, and deep inner connection. Learn more and book with

🛍️ Artisan & Vintage Market
Shop handmade, vintage, and artisanal finds — from records and clothing to skincare and more.

Schoolgrounds are a major component of public spaces in Canadian cities. How school grounds are designed plays a major r...
05/13/2026

Schoolgrounds are a major component of public spaces in Canadian cities.

How school grounds are designed plays a major role in how a community or city will, or will not, adapt to climate change.

Evergreen’s Climate Ready Schools builds on our 30-year legacy of transforming school grounds across Canada into nature-rich play and learning environments for both children and their communities.

Help us green Canadian schoolgrounds by donating to Evergreen today: https://www.evergreen.ca/?form=FUNZSMDEJLD

Schools are hubs of learning and play, where children can develop and build relationships with each other and the natura...
05/13/2026

Schools are hubs of learning and play, where children can develop and build relationships with each other and the natural world.

So why are most schoolgrounds covered in pavement?

In Canadian cities, schools are among the top three landowners, with over 4,000 acres owned by school boards in Toronto alone.

With so much space for children to enjoy, now is the time to transform schoolgrounds into places where children can play and explore together and connect with nature in their everyday environment.

For 30 years, Evergreen has transformed school grounds into green, climate-ready spaces.

Donate to support our work across Canada: https://www.evergreen.ca/?form=FUNZSMDEJLD

Eat, shop and play at Evergreen Brick Works this Mother's Day weekend! Here's what's on this May 10-11.🥐 Saturday Farmer...
05/06/2026

Eat, shop and play at Evergreen Brick Works this Mother's Day weekend! Here's what's on this May 10-11.

🥐 Saturday Farmers Market: Indulge in extra special artisanal goodies for Mother's Day!

🌿 Family Wander: Explore the Don Valley with your little ones! (Register at link in bio)

🖌️ Brush & Brew: Seasonal tea and indoor/outdoor paint session hosted by + .anson.

🍴 Street Eats Food Court: Dig into street food from around the globe.

🔥 Kotisauna: Book a community sauna session. (Learn more & register: .ca)

☕️ Solace Conversation Cafe: Mother's Day weekend can evoke complex feelings. Come for a warm drink and a safe space hosted by .bein.

05/05/2026

This is city life but more.... green, playful, connected, healthy and active. Support cities with better public spaces like Evergreen Brick Works. Donate to Evergreen today: link in bio

Thank you for celebrating Earth Month with us at Evergreen Brick Works! 🌍We hope our markets, workshops, art installatio...
05/04/2026

Thank you for celebrating Earth Month with us at Evergreen Brick Works! 🌍

We hope our markets, workshops, art installations and kids' activities helped you connect with community, learn new skills and discover more sustainable ways of living.

Thank you to our visitors, workshop facilitators, exhibitors, staff, volunteers and everyone else who made this April special. A special thank you to our Sustainability and Impact Partner, Who Gives A Crap, for making this year’s Earth Month possible. 💚

Want to host live performances, workshops, recreation or arts programming at Evergreen Brick Works? Apply to our Communi...
05/02/2026

Want to host live performances, workshops, recreation or arts programming at Evergreen Brick Works? Apply to our Community Spotlight program, where we connect your event ideas with our space and audience.

We are now accepting applications for programming this Sept – December 2026. The deadline to apply is June 1.

Please share with your networks!

Learn more and apply: https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/activities/community-spotlight

Evergreen builds cities full of:✅ kids playing✅ skateboarding✅ cycling✅ pedestrian-first streets✅ parks, trails and tree...
05/01/2026

Evergreen builds cities full of:

✅ kids playing
✅ skateboarding
✅ cycling
✅ pedestrian-first streets
✅ parks, trails and trees

Support your city. Donate today https://www.evergreen.ca/?form=FUNZSMDEJLD

What if our cities started saying 'Yes' instead of 'No'? Yes to kids playing. Yes to skateboarding. Yes to cycling. Yes ...
05/01/2026

What if our cities started saying 'Yes' instead of 'No'?

Yes to kids playing. Yes to skateboarding. Yes to cycling. Yes to pedestrian-first streets. Yes to more parks, trails and trees.

Our cities can start to say 'Yes' if we build the right public places, like Evergreen Brick Works.

Support your city. Donate today https://www.evergreen.ca/?form=FUNZSMDEJLD

Toronto, celebrate the start of the gardening season at the Evergreen Garden Market this weekend (May 2-3)! Don't miss s...
04/30/2026

Toronto, celebrate the start of the gardening season at the Evergreen Garden Market this weekend (May 2-3)! Don't miss spring sales, rare plant selections and the chance to speak to a soil health expert.

Why visit the garden centre opening weekend event?

🌿 Our shelves are full of native plants, perennials, herbs, and summer annuals

🪑 You can save 15% off of in-stock and special orders of Fermob items placed by Sunday, May 3. Ask an associate for details!

🪱 The "Buy Your Booster in Bulk" program launches with Jocelyn's Soil Booster. Give your plants a healthy boost with bulk worm manure—bring your own container and buy by the litre!

🌱 Jocelyn from Jocelyn's Soil Booster will be onsite to answer questions, with soil health talks and demonstrations at 10am, 12pm, & 2pm on both Saturday and Sunday.

See you there!

Break up with fast fashion. 💔 Shop local, handmade, pre-loved and vintage wares at the & happening at Evergreen Brick ...
04/30/2026

Break up with fast fashion. 💔 Shop local, handmade, pre-loved and vintage wares at the & happening at Evergreen Brick Works from 10am-3pm on these dates:

🌱 Spring (Every Sunday)
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21, 28

☀️ Summer (Sundays, biweekly)
July 12, 26
August 9, 23

🍂 Fall (Every Sunday until November*)
September 6, 13, 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18 (*no market on October 25)
November 1

550 Bayview Ave, Toronto

Swipe for a full lineup of family-friendly activities, markets, and outdoor experiences at Evergreen Brick Works this we...
04/29/2026

Swipe for a full lineup of family-friendly activities, markets, and outdoor experiences at Evergreen Brick Works this weekend (May 2-3)!

🍎 Saturday Farmers Market (outdoor opening!):
Shop local at Toronto’s largest farmers market! Browse fresh food from local vendors down in the Don Valley.

🧱 Guided nature & history tours:
Explore scenic trails and the historic brick factory with knowledgeable volunteer guides.

📸 Artisan & Vintage Market:
Browse unique vintage finds and handmade goods from Ontario-based vendors.

🌷 Evergreen Garden Market:
Award-winning garden centre, gift shop, and patio destination—perfect for spring planting.

🔥 Kotisauna community sauna:
Relax, recharge, and experience a wood-fired sauna in the heart of the city.

📍Evergreen Brick Works - 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto

It's one of the most exciting events of the year: the Saturday Farmers Market at Evergreen Brick Works is heading outdoo...
04/27/2026

It's one of the most exciting events of the year: the Saturday Farmers Market at Evergreen Brick Works is heading outdoors for the season! 🎉 🌲

Starting May 2 through October, you can shop fresh, local food in the open air under the Pavilions.

🕗 Outdoor Market Hours: 8am–1pm
🍴 Local food court open until 2pm

And yes, dogs are welcome at the outdoor market! 🐶 Just a few things to keep in mind:

• Keep dogs on a short leash
• Keep them on the ground
• Clean up after them if they have an accident
• Be mindful around kids, other dogs and food

Plan your visit (vendors, map + more) here: https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/activities/saturday-farmers-market/

If you love city life like we do, if you want cities to be full of parks, trails, public spaces, nature, community and c...
04/24/2026

If you love city life like we do, if you want cities to be full of parks, trails, public spaces, nature, community and connection, please consider donating to Evergreen today: https://www.evergreen.ca/?form=FUNZSMDEJLD

04/23/2026

A shady playground shouldn’t be a luxury. 🌳

Yet today, 68% of playgrounds have no shade in their main play areas—leaving kids and families exposed to unrelenting sun during increasingly hot summers.

We’re proud to see Evergreen featured in a recent article by Toronto Star, “Why finding a shady playground for your kids is getting harder and harder in Toronto.”

The article highlights a growing challenge: as cities heat up and tree canopy declines, many play spaces are left without the shade, natural materials, and thoughtful design needed to keep children safe and comfortable.

At Evergreen, we know it doesn’t have to be this way. Spaces like the Children’s Garden at Evergreen Brick Works show what’s possible: where trees, natural materials and creative design come together to create cooler, safer and more inspiring places to play.

Come experience the Children's Garden for yourself! It's open every day, all year round.

Thank you, Toronto! We're feeling the love! 💚 🏆Evergreen Brick Works won in 7 categories for the Toronto Star's "Best of...
04/23/2026

Thank you, Toronto! We're feeling the love! 💚 🏆

Evergreen Brick Works won in 7 categories for the Toronto Star's "Best of Toronto" Readers Choice Awards for 2025! Swipe to see our winning categories!

💒 Best Banquet Facility/Venue: The Brick Works is a unique indoor/outdoor venue for events of all sizes! As a social enterprise, private bookings help us run our beloved community programming.

🌷 Best Garden Centre/Nursery: The Evergreen Garden Market is Toronto's largest source of Ontario-native plants and has everything you need for green outdoor living.

🎁 Best Gift Shop: The Evergreen Garden Market features a thoughtfully curated selection of goods from local small-batch producers, artisans and craftspeople.

💚 Best Kids Activities: Evergreen connect kids with nature through a diverse range of programming all year long, inspiring a love of nature in the next generation.

🍓 Best Farm Market: Hundreds of thousands of people visit the Saturday Farmers Market every year. We host 50-70 vendors year-round, providing a consistent platform for small and local growers and artisans to make a living.

🪑 Best Patio Furniture: The Evergreen Garden Market is Canada's only showcase!

🧱 Best Local Tourist Attraction: Come see a brick-factory-turned environmental community center and explore an integral part of Toronto's history!

Thank you Toronto Star for nominating us, and thank you to everyone who voted!

Earth Month is almost over! 🌍 Don't miss our last weekend of April festivities at Evergreen Brick Works this April 25-26...
04/22/2026

Earth Month is almost over! 🌍 Don't miss our last weekend of April festivities at Evergreen Brick Works this April 25-26:

🥕 Saturday Farmers Market: Connect with local food growers and get the freshest produce around at Toronto's largest farmers market.

🌍 : Celebrate and explore all things related to sustainable living! Browse over 100 exhibitors, get something fixed at the repair cafe and soak up the natural beauty of the Brick Works!

🧼 Cold Process Soap Making: Join to make 10 bars of your own eco-friendly soap! Stick around for a free latte and chats about water conservation and climate justice. (Register at link in bio)

🌱 Evergreen Garden Market: Drop by our sustainable gift shop for spring gardening sales, a seed planting demo, and a pop-up with .

🌲 Forest Bathing: Join climate-aware therapist .pleasance for a session with . (Register at link in bio)

Learn more about Earth Month at Evergreen Brick Works and register for workshops: https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/events/earth-month-2026/

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550 Bayview Avenue, ON, Canada
Toronto, ON
M4W3X8

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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