A highly-anticipated new cultural destination in the form of an open-air art gallery is now officially open to explore on Toronto’s waterfront.
Spanning over four kilometres through the newly minted Biidaasige Park, the Lassonde Art Trail (LAT) is turning a 60-acre slice of the Port Lands into a year-round hub for community gathering and creative exchange.
The best part? It’s completely free to visit!
The grand opening kicked off on June 4 with the debut of LAT East, a curated outdoor experience featuring seven larger-than-life installations that interact directly with the nature around them. This inaugural lineup showcases an incredible mix of Canadian and international voices, ranging from playful, interactive setups to striking permanent landmarks.
Visitors can shoot hoops on a multi-hoop basketball net called Orange Functional by Cuban artist Alexandre Arrechea, wander through a low-to-the-ground labyrinth titled Crown Act by Nigerian-Canadian artist Oluseye, or spot a modest songbird sculpture by legendary British artist Tracey Emin.
The full list of opening installations includes:
- Alexandre Arrechea – Orange Functional (2022)
- Nadia Belerique & Tony Romano – Homing (2026)
- Tracey Emin – Roman Standard (2013)
- Ryan Gander – Stories of relics (2026)
- Kara Hamilton – Delicate Matter (for the birds) (2026)
- Caroline Monnet & Dean Baldwin Lew – Trajet (2019)
- Oluseye – Crown Act (2026)
The path is fully accessible and perfect for exploring by foot, bike, or even by kayak along the river. Free guided tours led by local art students are also rolling out every Saturday throughout the summer starting June 13.
This initial launch is only the first chapter for the new destination. Waterfront wanderers can look forward to even more art dropping later this summer when LAT West officially makes its debut west of the Cherry Street bridge in late July.
The Lassonde Art Trail is located at Biidaasige Park (51 Commissioners St.) and is open 24/7. You can check out more details and full artist profiles on the Lassonde Art Trail website.
