The Geoff Cape Amphitheater at Evergreen Brick Works was created by a multidisciplinary team of artists, designers, masons, and reclaimed material specialists. In addition to new accessible seating underneath an Anishinaabeg-inspired shade structure, the garden has a new focal point with an integrated gathering circle mosaic pavilion and fire pit, made from reclaimed brick, stone, and slate — including bricks that were made on the site by the Don Valley Brickworks while it was in operation from 1889 until the 1980s. These bricks spent decades in the walls of homes and businesses in Toronto, until being carefully salvaged to find a second life in projects like this and in masonry restoration projects throughout Ontario.

The stones are from the shores of Lake Ontario and the mosaic patterns were created by children, then expertly installed amongst the bricks and hand-carved sandstone by skilled masons. The creation of this functional and symbolic place was a true collaboration.

This Amphitheatre honours Geoff Cape’s leadership and support of Evergreen over the last 30 years, especially his role in creating Evergreen Brick Works. The official opening of the gathering space in the Children’s Garden was celebrated in early September 2025, marking Evergreen’s 15 year anniversary of opening the Brick Works.

The public can visit the garden and experience the detailing of this project in person. The Children’s Garden is open on weekdays from 4:00pm to dusk and weekends 8:00am to dusk.