Explore the Colourway

 

Step into the rainbow. Colourway is only open until July 7, 2023. This all-original pedestrian walkway is constructed from 5000+ upcycled pool noodles and celebrates a month of joy, community and connection.

This colourful public landmark is one of Toronto’s most unique summer photo spots. FREE for all to visit. Find it at 1479 Yonge St., directly in front of the Loblaws (click to see Google Maps location).

Designed and built by Gensler and programmed by the Yonge + St. Clair BIA, this installation is created from 5000+ upcycled pool noodles diverted from reaching landfills.

Colourway will celebrate Pride Month with festivities in collaboration with Pride Toronto. We are proud to support our LGBTQ+ community with the vision of a more accepting, loving world inclusive of everyone.

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Free Programming in June at Colourway

 

+ Launch event | June 1, 3PM -5PM
+ Free weekly live music + programming | Every Thursday 12 Noon – 1PM and 430PM – 530PM
+ $1000 in prizes, Social Media Contests | June 1 – July 7
+ $400 in prizes, Golden Ticket Hunt | Every Saturday in June
+ Pride Week activations | Last Week of June
+ Bold, colourful photo op | Visit any time June 1 – July 7
+ Free to all to visit!

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📸 Share Your Photos of Colourway to Win!

There are two fun ways to win with Colourway this season between June 1 – July 7, 2023!
Join the Social Media Contest and/or Golden Ticket Hunt.

 

Photo cred: Instagram, @angel_limst

 

Social Media Contest | 2 x $500 Prizes 📲

1) Snap an original photo, selfie or group with the Colourway located at 1479 Yonge St. between June 1 – July 7 2023.
2) Share your photo on Instagram with hashtag #thecolourway, follow @yongestclair and tag @yongestclair.
3) On July 7, 2023 the post with the most likes will be eligible to win a $500 credit to 2 (two) Yonge + St. Clair businesses / services of the winner’s choice.
4) On July 7, 2023 a second winner of the $500 credit to 2 (two) Yonge + St. Clair businesses will also be determined by random draw among all eligible entries.

Golden Ticket Hunt | 4 x $100 Prizes 🎟️ | Saturdays Only

1) Every Saturday throughout June 2023, the first 50 visitors to the Colourway will be eligible for a chance to win a golden ticket prize worth $100 in local store credit to a business or local service of their choice.
2) Snap an original photo, selfie or group pic with the Colourway located at 1479 Yonge St.
3) Share your photo on Instagram with hashtag #thecolourway, follow @yongestclair and tag @yongestclair. 
4) Complete this questionnaire: Complete the Online Questionnaire
5) Show your completed questionnaire in-store at the listed storefronts below to pick up 1 (one) mystery envelope. Make sure you are the visiting correct store on the correct date.
6) Limit 1 envelope per entrant each Saturday. There is only 1 (one) golden ticket per Saturday to be won among all participating storefronts. The winner will be announced publicly each week. Envelopes are available only while quantities last. No prior notice will be given publicly if no envelopes remain. See in-store for availability.

Additional Contest Details: Only 1 post per user account will be accepted as an entry to the above contests. Yonge + St. Clair BIA reserves the right to determine a winner to preserve the integrity, spirit and eligibility of contest submissions. By submitting a photo you agree to the repurposing of your photos for public marketing materials to promote the event and neighbourhood. Entrants under the age of 18 must submit written permission from their parents or legal guardian in the event they are declared a winner.

Golden Ticket Hunt | Storefront Envelope Locations

Saturday June 3, 2023 | 2 LOCATIONS: Salon Scavo (1470 Yonge St) and Paw Mart (1402 Yonge St.)
Saturday June 10, 2023 | 1 LOCATION: Megumi Mazesoba (46 St. Clair East)
Saturday June 17, 2023 | 1 LOCATION: The Health Shoppe (1378 Yonge St.)
Saturday June 24, 2023 | Coming Soon!

Live Shows | Thursday Schedule | Located at Colourway 📍1479 Yonge St.

Every Thursday throughout June 2023, between 12 Noon – 1PM and 430PM – 530PM enjoy free live perfomances at the Colourway.

 

Schedule of Performances

Yonge St.Thursday June 1, 2023 | Launch Event, 3PM – 5PM

Thursday June 8, 2023 | 12PM – 1PM | POSTPONED due to Air Quality Index
Thursday June 8, 2023 | 430PM – 530PM | POSTPONED due to Air Quality Index

Thursday June 15, 2023 | 12PM – 1PM| POSTPONED due to rain forecast
Thursday June 15, 2023 | 430PM – 530PM | POSTPONED due to rain forecast

Thursday June 22, 2023 | 12PM – 1PM | Dylan Hennessy, Vocals + Song Looper
Thursday June 22, 2023 | 430PM – 530PM | Mauve, Singer + Song Writer 

Thursday June 29, 2023 | 12PM – 1PM | Coming Soon!
Thursday June 29, 2023 | 430PM – 530PM | Singing Out, LGBTQ Choir

Thursday July 6, 2023 | 12PM – 1PM | Coming Soon!
Thursday July 6, 2023 | 430PM – 530PM | Inkloosiv Voices, Gospel RnB Choir

 

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Special Thanks

Gensler | Design and Build

Choice REIT | Site Partner

Slate Asset Management | Site Partner

Colliers | Resource + Staff Support