Performing Arts Lodges Toronto (PAL Toronto) is a charitable organization dedicated to providing safe, secure, and affordable housing for long-standing members of Toronto’s professional performing arts community.

Many artists and arts workers earn their living in the gig economy, where irregular income and rising housing costs make stable, affordable housing, especially in Toronto, increasingly difficult to find. PAL Toronto exists to ensure that those who have dedicated their lives to enriching our cultural landscape can continue to live and thrive in the city they serve.

Expanding access to affordable housing remains at the heart of our work. By increasing the supply of housing for artists, we aim to reduce wait times and respond more effectively to the growing demand within our community. As a first step toward expansion, PAL Toronto partnered with Tricon Residential to serve as the intake provider for several affordable market-rent units at Canary Landing, located just east of the Distillery District. These subsidized units operate under City of Toronto housing regulations and advance our mission to provide long-term housing stability for performing arts professionals.

Looking ahead, PAL Toronto is actively engaged in conversations with elected officials, senior public servants, and developers to secure opportunities in future housing developments across the Port Lands, Dundas West, and Greenwood Park. These efforts reflect a shared belief that the future of Toronto’s arts community depends on creating more affordable housing—so artists can continue to live, work, and contribute to the cultural life of our city.