Canstruction Toronto
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866 The Queensway
Canstruction® is a non-profit competition that decreases hunger and fights poverty in Toronto.
Canstruction® is a non-profit competition that decreases hunger and fights poverty in Toronto and cities around the world. Each year, teams of designers, architects and engineers – students and professionals – donate their time to build massive, incredible structures from cans of food, with donations going to the Daily Bread Food Bank, Toronto’s largest community food bank. In this city alone, mor
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This year's People's Choice Award competition will be taking place on our Instagram page.
The People’s Choice Award is awarded to the photo of the structure FROM OUR CANSTRUCTION INSTAGRAM PAGE with the most likes.
Here are the steps to get your votes!
LET THE VOTING BEGIN!
The 2023 Canstruction Toronto People's Choice Award INSTAGRAM voting starts May 17, 2023 and ends at 12:00pm May 21, 2023!! Here's how it works:
1. Head over and Follow our Instagram Page
2. Official photos have been added to the page.
3. 'LIKE' your favourite photo from the 2023 build (the most recent photos posted).
4. Share with friends and family! The photo with the MOST LIKES by 12pm (EST) on May 21st 2023 WINS the Canstruction Toronto People's Choice Award!
Spread the word and good luck to all!
04/27/2023
Announcing the 2023 Canstruction Toronto Judging Panel!
Join us for the Canstruction Toronto Awards Ceremony on Tuesday May 16th at 6pm in 'The Link' near at 234 Bay Street, Toronto!
Daily Bread Food Bank
Design Exchange
TD Centre
04/20/2023
Join us for the Canstruction Toronto Awards Ceremony on Tuesday May 16th at 6pm in 'The Link' near at 234 Bay Street, Toronto! More details to follow!
Daily Bread Food Bank
TD Centre
Design Exchange
02/15/2023
Three months away from our 21st annual TORONTO DESIGN/BUILD competition Build Night on May 15th, 2023. This event supports Daily Bread Food Bank.
Join us the following night for the Awards Ceremony and Reception on May 16th, 2023 at 6:00 pm.
01/11/2023
Interested in participating in our 2023 Build?
Join us for Information Night at The Well on Thursday January 19th at 6:00pm.
Please email [email protected] if you would like an invitation with additional information.
We look forward to seeing past participants and welcoming new teams!
12/02/2022
We’re BACK and are so excited to share the Call for Entries for our 21st Annual Canstruction Toronto competition in support of the Daily Bread Food Bank
Important Dates
Jan 19 - Information Night at The Well
Jan 27 - Deadline for Registration
Feb 17 - Design Submission Deadline
May 15 - Build Night
May 16 - Judging and Awards Gala
May 16-19 - Open to Public
May 20 - Decanstruction
Payment Options
Paypal: www.paypal.me/canstructiontoronto/135
If you would like to pay by cheque, receive the Call for Entries form or have any questions, please contact Jenna at [email protected]
Canstruction Toronto is excited to announce we’ll be back for a 2023 build, supporting Daily Bread Food Bank.
New teams or veteran teams - if you’re interested in participating, please email [email protected]
09/19/2022
Today we celebrate the life of Her Majesty The Queen. In mourning her loss, we are reminded of the extraordinary legacy she leaves behind, as she devoted herself to her responsibilities and a lifetime of service.
Throwback to A Queen's Feast - BA Consulting submission from our 2014 Competition.
02/16/2021
The Canstruction Toronto Committee would like to give a big THANK YOU to the individual sponsors and the following +$500 corporate sponsors who helped us reach a total of $22,276 in 2020 to help the Daily Bread Food Bank in place of our Annual Canstruction competition!!
KPMB Architects Aercoustics Engineering Ltd. Turner Fleischer Architects Inc.
07/28/2020
Congrats to Aercoustics Engineering Ltd. for coming in 2nd Place for Best Meal in the 2019 International Canstruction competition with their structure - “Many Cans Make Light Work”
Congrats, Canstruction Toronto and Aercoustics Engineering Ltd.! 'Many Cans Make Light Work' came in 2nd place for Best Meal in our 2019 International Competition!
07/23/2020
Canstruction 2020 is virtual! As a major donor to Daily Bread Food Bank, the decision to cancel our annual build has put a huge dent in their supply. We're calling all A/E/C & design professionals to help us support our local community.
Daily Bread Fundraiser: Canstruction Toronto 2020 - Daily Bread Food Bank We are raising funds for Daily Bread Food Bank to ensure our neighbours in need have access to fresh and nutritious food during this unprecedented time. For every dollar you donate, Daily Bread can distribute one complete meal. Thank you for your generosity and support.
09/28/2019
We are so proud to share that the committee won the 2019 Best In Class Award for Community Champion from the Daily Bread Food Bank last night! Over the past 20 years this design/build competition between architecture/engineering/construction firms, has donated 1.1 million pounds of food to to support the GTA.
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