Profound Poems in Public Places

We are a nonprofit public arts organization that places poetry in public spaces across Canada


Bringing Poetry to the Public

Poems in Passage transforms everyday spaces into places of reflection, connection, and discovery. By placing poetry in transit systems and cultural landmarks across Canada, we create moments of pause in the rhythm of daily life.

Featuring a mix of emerging and established poets, and designed with an equity lens, Poems in Passage sparks dialogue, fosters inclusivity, and makes poetry accessible to millions—one passage at a time.

OUR IMPACT

In 2024, millions of Canadians engaged with poetry by emerging and established Canadian poets, showcased throughout 75% of the TTC network and in cultural landmarks like the Aga Khan Museum.

1500+

poem posters displayed across the TTC


1 million+

Canadians see our poems each day


15 million+

media impressions received by Poems in Passage

Poet Spotlight


Season 2

Margaret Atwood



Season 2

Rupi Kaur


Season 2

Mustafa

Margaret Atwood

Rupi Kaur

Mustafa

Britta B.

Jayan Singh

Jadyn Hardie-Bardy

Fareh Malik

Maya Spoken

Qurat Dar

Violet Myles

Jesse June-Jack

Ottavia Paluch

Charlie Petch

Yuki Tam

Em Dial

Lillian Allen

Najwa Zebian

Martin Gomes

Adebe Adem-DeRango

Ikenna Onyegbula

Pujita Verma

Andrea Josic

d'bi.young anitafrika

Furqan Mohamed

Latif Murji

Margaret Atwood Rupi Kaur Mustafa Britta B. Jayan Singh Jadyn Hardie-Bardy Fareh Malik Maya Spoken Qurat Dar Violet Myles Jesse June-Jack Ottavia Paluch Charlie Petch Yuki Tam Em Dial Lillian Allen Najwa Zebian Martin Gomes Adebe Adem-DeRango Ikenna Onyegbula Pujita Verma Andrea Josic d'bi.young anitafrika Furqan Mohamed Latif Murji

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