City Cultural Programs in Canada - MapleNow

Culture Days is a Canada-wide, non-profit cultural celebration that empowers communities with free public art, heritage and interactive events, supported by a national network of organizers.

Montreal’s vibrant downtown cultural district, hosting 80 venues, eight public spaces and over 40 annual festivals within one square kilometre.

Montreal’s annual free street‑art festival since 2013, transforming Saint‑Laurent Boulevard into an open‑air urban art experience with global artists, music, and installations.

Toronto’s annual city‑wide photography festival since 1997, celebrating lens-based art through exhibitions, public art and an evolving Photobook Lab.

Toronto’s city‑wide public funding body for the arts since 1974, supports artists and communities via peer‑reviewed grants, reaching millions annually.

Calgary’s municipal arts development authority, funding and promoting artists, organizations and public art to enrich community life.

Edmonton’s non‑profit arts council investing in artists, festivals, public art and community activation to integrate culture into everyday city life.