International Festival of Authors (IFOA)
The annual International Festival of Authors (IFOA) is the jewel in our Literary programming crown. Please join us and volunteer for one of the world's most prestigious literary events as we highlight both Canadian and international writing talent. The Festival is held in great esteem among writing and publishing communities around the world. During its 11-day run, around 100 authors read from their latest works; participate in onstage interviews, lectures and tributes; autograph books; and mingle with audience members.
Authors at Harbourfront Centre
The renowned Authors at Harbourfront Centre reading series began in 1974, bringing Canadian authors to the attention of Toronto audiences. Since then, over 5,000 authors from more than 100 nations have appeared on our stage. Authors at Harbourfront Centre takes place Wednesdays and selected other evenings from September to June and includes readings, interviews, and book signings.
School Visits
School Visits at Harbourfront Centre offers student-centred education in an extended classroom setting that encourages and develops creativity and artistic expression, explores cultural diversity and maps our urban and waterfront environment.
We are looking for individuals to commit to a minimum of three months with at least one shift per week. Shift times are from 9am-3pm and require volunteers to assist with preparation of materials prior to the program and after the program. Preference will be given to candidates that have an interest in arts and education.
Toronto Music Garden
Enjoy classical music and dance by Canadians of international renown! Start off your afternoon or evening with a pre-concert stroll through one of the most beautiful gardens in the city. This delightful garden was designed by internationally renowned cellist Yo Yo Ma and landscape designer Julie Moir Messervy as a reflection in landscape of Bach's First Suite for Unaccompanied Cello. The Toronto Music Garden is a City of Toronto park, located on the waterfront at 475 Queens Quay West (on the water's edge side), between Bathurst St. and Spadina Ave. and is easy to reach by public transit.
World Routes Summer Festivals
Our signature weekend World Routes Summer festivals deliver all the arts, from all the earth's corners. These Summer festival weekends offers music workshops, free concerts and dance performances, visual arts, films and more.
York Quay Gallery
The York Quay Gallery is a public art gallery located in the York Quay Centre at 235 Queens Quay West that is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday.
