The 10 Best Canada Day Events in Toronto
June 23rd, 20091. Celebrate at Mel Lastman Square located at 5100 Yonge Street. There will be live musical performances from some great Canadian talent. The highlight of the evening will be the fabulous fireworks beginning at 10:15.
2. The Toronto Zoo is hosting special Canada Day celebrations, where else but in the Canadian Domain. There will be fun for the whole family with free face painting for children 12 and under, busker activity, and birthday cake served at 2:00 PM.
3. Toronto Ribfest, will be held over the long weekend at Centennial Park in Etobicoke located at 256 Centennial Park Road. Over 100,000 visitors are expected to turn out to enjoy the delicious ribs, live music, and the beer tents. There will be fun for the whole family with pony rides and carnival rides for the kids. On Canada Day there will be a great fireworks display at dusk.
4. Harbourfront Centre located at 235 Queens Quay West will be hosting fantastic Canada Day celebrations for the whole family – theatre, live music, film, food, shopping, great activities for the kids, and a super view of the fireworks.
5. Canada’s Wonderland located at 9580 Jane Street is going to have one of the most spectacular Canada Day fireworks displays beginning at 10:00 PM. Spend the day on over 200 attractions and 66 rides before the fireworks begin.
6. Downsview Park will be hosting its annual Canada Day Celebration beginning at 11:00 AM with activities for the whole family featuring free amusement park rides, face painting, a petting zoo, and the fireworks at 10:00 PM.
7. The Ashbridge’s Bay Canada Day fireworks begin at 9:30 PM. Arrive early to find a good spot and don’t forget your blanket or chair.
8. The 3rd annual Multicultural Canada Day at Yonge-Dundas Square features performances, visual arts, crafts, dancing, information, and foods representing cultures from around the globe. Main Stage performances start at 12:15 PM showcasing groups from Europe, Canada, South and Central America, Asia, and South East Asia.
9. The Canada Dry Festival of Fire at Ontario Place is one of Toronto’s most anticipated events of the summer. The dazzling displays of pyrotechnics begin at 10:30 PM.
10. Canada Day Celebrations at Black Creek go on from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM featuring crafts, games, and music – fun for the whole family.