Where to watch Canada Day fireworks in Toronto
Canada Day is here, and there are plenty of things to do and see in Toronto with the whole family, including many evening firework shows in parks across the city.
Here is a list of Canada Day events happening on Saturday:
CANADA DAY AT NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE, MEL LASTMAN SQUARE
At Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto and Mel Lastman Square in North York there will be a number of family-friendly activities and live performances.
Canada Day programming starts at 12 p.m. and runs until 6 p.m. at both locations and admission is free.
There will be no fireworks displays at either Square, the city has confirmed.
EAST YORK CANADA DAY FESTIVAL
For east-end residents, there will be plenty to do all day long at Stan Wadlow Park during the annual East York Canada Day Festival.
“We are excited to be hosting our 66th year. We are the longest-running event of its kind in the city, attracting families from across the GTA,” the festival says on its website.
“The day kicks off with our famous parade beginning at Dieppe Park at 10:30 a.m. and making its way to Stan Wadlow Park.”
The festival itself starts at 11 a.m., with a midway in the lower field, a beer garden in the upper field, and kids’ activities park-wide.
There will be ongoing entertainment at the festival’s main stage from noon until after 8:30 p.m.
Then at 10 p.m., there will be a firework show in the park. Admission is free and the event will be held rain or shine.
Q107 CANADA DAY WEEKEND
Rock & roll fans can head to Woodbine Park on Friday and Saturday nights for the Q107 Canada Weekend.
“On Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1st, join us live on location for loads of food, fun and good tunes,” Q107 says on their website.
Starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, there will be performances from tribute bands to Bryan Adams, Foreigner and Bon Jovi.
Then on Saturday, starting at noon, there will be tributes to Neil Young, The Foo Fighters, Aerosmith, Pearl Jam, Queen, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, and finally, U2 at 9:45 p.m.
“We’ll cap off Saturday night with Toronto’s largest fireworks display from Ashbridges Bay, set to a ‘live’ set of amazing Rock,” the Q107 website says.
“Come down and enjoy the Kids Zone with arts and crafts, great eats, a beer garden and most of all... rock & roll!”
CANADA DAY AT DOWNSVIEW PARK
In the city’s west end, Downsview Park will host their annual Canada Day celebration on Saturday afternoon.
Starting at 4 p.m., there will be inflatables, face painting and tattoos, among other activities for all ages.
The display will last around 15 minutes and can be seen on the boardwalk from Lower Coxwell Avenue to Victoria Park Avenue. The show is weather dependant, but is set to begin at around 10 p.m.
Organizers are encouraging people to take public transit, as there will be limited parking and road closures in the area on Saturday.
FIREWORKS AT ASHBRIDGES BAY
One of Toronto’s most popular Canada Day firework shows is taking place again this year over the water at Ashbridges Bay.
The display will last around 15 minutes and can be seen on the boardwalk from Lower Coxwell Avenue to Victoria Park Avenue. The show is weather dependant, but is set to begin at around 10 p.m.
Organizers are encouraging people to take public transit, as there will be limited parking and road closures in the area on Saturday.
Firework are set off at Ashbridges Bay in this file photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
FIREWORKS AT CANADA’S WONDERLAND
Canada’s Wonderland is hosting its annual firework show on Saturday.
The park is also hosting live performances and offering specialty Canadian foods all weekend.
FIREWORKS AT CITY PARKS
Firework displays will take place at the following three city parks, each starting at 10 p.m.:
- Centennial Park Etobicoke, 256 Centennial Park Rd.
- Milliken Park, 5555 Steeles Ave. E.
- Stan Wadlow Park, 373 Cedarvale Ave.
WEATHER, CLOSURES
The weather in Toronto on Saturday is forecasted to be hot, but potentially wet.
The afternoon high for the city is 26 C, with a chance of showers throughout the day.
Since Canada Day falls on a Saturday this year, there will also be a number of abnormal weekend closures.
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