Public Art Installations

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Art installations adjacent to the Bay Cloverhill neighbourhood are marked with *.

The Ascent, 1121 Bay Street

Designed by Toronto husband and wife team Paul Kipps and Colette Whiten at the corner of Bay and Charles, the former location of famed restaurant La Scala. It features nine female silouettes climbing upward.

Untitled, 1033 Bay Street

This bronze, marble and mosiac monolith was designed by Robert Bowers and installed in 1988 as part of the Polo Club condominium complex. Robert Bowers is a Hamilton based artist interested in painting, sculpture and photography.

Glass Memory, 832 Bay Street

Fresco and glass artwork from Italian journalist and visual artist Sandro Martini is installed in the restaurant atrium space in Burano Condos.

Alberi di Murano, 825 Bay Street

Installed in 2020, colour photographic images are displayed on 217 exterior windows in the lobby of the Murano on Bay condominium building. Barbara Astman was the artist, known for her blending of photography and new media.

Liquid Echo, 750 Bay Street

As part of The Penrose condominium development in 1999, waterfall inspired artwork by Catherine Widgery provided an artistic alternative to parking garage vent shafts. Boulders and stainless steel inlays provide beauty and seating for the urban environment.

Ground Cover, 736 Bay Street

Barbara Astman designed unique leaf patterned concrete pavers that were installed in 1994. Sandblasted leaf pattern continues on the glass of the Conservatory Tower.

3 Elements, Bay/Grenville/College

In 1998, Eldon Garnet designed three sculptures for Toronto Police Headquarters at 40 College. The first is a policewoman with a police radio and trowel in her hands. The second is a child with a wagon containing a polished Canadian granite obelisk. The third, is a male figure balancing books and blocks on his shoulders.

*Music Mural, 423 Yonge Street

The south facade of the 22 storey apartment building features a musically themed mural that was painted in 2016 by Toronto mural artist Adrian Hayles. Inspired by the rich musical history of Yonge Street in the 50's and 60's, musicians highlighted are Ronnie Hawkins, Glenn Gould, Diane Brooks, Jackie Shane, Muddy Waters, Shirley Matthews, B.B. King, Gordon Lightfoot and Oscar Peterson.

King Edward VII Equestrian Statue, Queen's Park North, 110 Wellesley Street West

In 1919, this bronze statue of King Edward VII and his horse Kildare was commissioned from Thomas Brock for installation in India. It was relocated in 1969 to Queen's Park.

Al Purdy Statue, Queen's Park North, 110 Wellesley Street West

Poet Al Purdy was memorialized by sculptors Edwin and Veronica Dam de Nogales in 2001. He was a recipient of the Order of Canada and winner of the Governor General's Award.

48th Highlanders Regimental Memorial, Queen's Park North, 110 Wellesley Street West

Also known as the "War Memorial", the 39 foot white granite pillar was designed by Eric Haldenby and Alway Mathers in 1923. It displays inscriptions, honours and engagements on each face.

North-West Rebellion Monument, Queen's Park North, 110 Wellesley Street West

In 1895, a 7 foot high bronze statue was set about a 12 foot white granite base, and was the first sculpture from Walter Seymour Allward. The second war memorial honoured the Canadian Militia and North West Mounted Police and notes the names of both battles and solders killed.

John A MacDonald Statue, Queen's Park South, 110 Wellesley Street West

Sculptor Hamilton MacCarthy installed this monument to Canada's first prime minister in 1894.

Sir James Whitney Statue, Queen's Park South, 110 Wellesley Street West

Sir Whitney served as Prime Minister from 1905 to 1914. In order to mark his accomplishments in the industrial age, the statue was made by Hamilton MacCarthy.

George Brown Statute, Queen's Park South, 110 Wellesley Street West

in 1884, the politician and founder of the 'Globe' newspaper was commemorated with the first statue of a person of historical significance, 4 years after his death.

Queen Victoria Monument, Queen's Park South, 110 Wellesley Street West

Installed in 1902, a bronze statue of Queen Victoria on a stone pedestal was designed by Mario Raggi.

Ontario Veteran's Memorial, Queen's Park South, 110 Wellesley Street West

In 2006, a black granite wall was designed by the landscape architect Phillips Farevaag Smallenberg to recognize the service of Canada's military. It measures 8' 6" high and 100' long. The wall features Canada's military actions since 1867 and words from poet Jane Urquhart.

(also noted on Points of Interest)

Post One Monument, Queen's Park, 110 Wellesley Street West

To celebrate the Canada's centennial in 1967, a bronze map of the country was installed. It features surveyor tools and a time capsule to be opened in 2067.

John Sandfield Macdonald Statue, Queen's Park, 110 Wellesley Street West

The first Premier of Ontario was honoured in 1909 with a statue designed by Walter Seymour Allward. He also served as Attorney-General of Ontario while being Premier.

Sir Oliver Mowat Statue, Queen's Park, 110 Wellesley Street West

In 1905, Walter Seymour Allward sculpted this tribute to the long serving third Premier of Ontario and was known for his rivalry with John A. Macdonald. Sir Mowat was integral to defending the constitutional rights of provinces.

John Graves Simcoe Statue, Queen's Park, 110 Wellesley Street West

This tribute to the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada was made in 1903 by sculptor Walter Seymour Allward. Simcoe was a founding father of the country, setting up legal systems, land ownership and abolishing slavery.

Hours of the Day Monument, Whitney Plaza, 23 Queens Park Crescent East

In 2018, Paul Raff Studios designed a sculpture flanked by granite benches as a way to honour the passage of time, reflecting the hours of service by correctional workers in the justice system, as well as in their communities. Each year, a Ceremony of Remembrance acknowledges correctional workers who have paid the ultimate price in their servi

*Shift, 1 St. Thomas Street

In 2008, Carl Tacon installed a cloth inspired hand carved Vermont Mountain white marble wall. The piece marks the property line of One St. Thomas Residences.

Zen West, Clover Hill Park, 50 St. Joseph Street

Created in 1980 by Kosso Eloul, the stainless steel sculpture was donated by Father Dan Donovan of the Basilian Order in 1980.

Primrose, Clover Hill Park, 50 St. Joseph Street

Introduce yourself to “Primrose” a 3.6 m high bronze statue of an English donkey who was born prematurely in 2012 that required pink casts to her legs to correct underdeveloped bones. The sculpture is renowned Canadian artist Myfanwy MacLeod.

Artifacts of Memory, 1 St. Joseph Street

“Artifacts of Memory” is a 34 foot high stainless steel structure designed by Eldon Garnet, is a Toronto based sculptor, writer and photographer who has been active since the late 60’s. The artwork was installed in 2016 and inspired by one of the artist’s favourite recurring themes, time. It implies there is not a linear flow to thoughts in the modern world and consists of five lines of text:
FROM ONE NARRATIVE TO THE NEXT
FOLLOWED BY MOMENTS OF EQUILIBRIUM
IF NOT TOMORROW TOMORROW
SLOWLY SURELY DISAPPEARING
LUCKY ENOUGH TO FLY INTO THE FLAME

Leaf Garden, 25 Breadalbane Street

Features a leaf vein patterned metal screen to cover an above grade vent in Opera Place Park.

*Flow Blue, 25 Carlton Street

In 2008, 17 foot high blue trees were installed at in a walkway at Encore Condos by artist Marlene Hilton Moore. The design was inspired by the numerous trees on nearby Granby Street.

*Harbinger, 21 Carlton Street

Adrian Gollner created an LED powered light based piece mounted on the top of The Met Condos in 2007. The colours of the artwork change according to the wind speed, from light blue to green to yellow to red to purple.

Untitled, 14 Carlton Street

On Wood Street and Reverend Porter Lane, in the staff parking lot behind the 1931 Toronto Hydro building, a black steel fence commemorates the past 100+ years history, highlighting important dates and featuring photography artwork, was installed in 2016.