Toronto – The City of Toronto is proud to bring free, city-wide programming to residents and visitors celebrating Canada Day on Monday, July 1.
Fireworks displays
The City’s flagship, 14-minute fireworks display will be held at Ashbridges Bay Park located at 1561 Lake Shore Blvd. E. starting at 10 p.m. on Monday, July 1.
The City will also host fireworks displays at the following parks starting at 10 p.m.:
- Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Rd.
- Milliken Park, 5555 Steeles Ave. E.
- Stan Wadlow Park, 888 Cosburn Ave.
There will be no fireworks displays at Nathan Phillips Square, Mel Lastman Square or Fort York National Historic Site.
Canada Day Programming
The City’s Canada Day programming is funded in part by the Government of Canada, and supported by official sponsor, Tim Hortons, and media partner, Toronto Star.
Amesbury Park
Participate in community-led events including a flea market, jumping castles, food trucks, live music and fireworks from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Amesbury Park – located at 1507 Lawrence Ave. W. – on Monday, July 1.
Toronto History Museums
Toronto History Museums (THM) are celebrating Canada’s diverse stories at nine sites across the city with free, family-friendly activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, July 1. Several programs are delivered in partnership with local Chinese, Korean and Somali communities. All THM events are supported by official sponsor, Tim Hortons.
The Market Gallery is closed to the public on Monday, July 1.
For a full list of programming at each museum, visit the City’s Canada Day webpage.
Thomson Memorial Park
Enjoy family-friendly activities at Thomson Memorial Park – located at 1005 Brimley Rd. – from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 1, and kick-off celebrations with a free pancake breakfast. Live music, performances, art activities and craft vendors will be available throughout the day. This program is supported by official sponsor, Tim Hortons.
Important reminders about fireworks
Fireworks are allowed without a permit on Canada Day only, until 11 p.m. on residents’ private property. Fireworks are not permitted in City parks or on beaches, balconies, streets, parking lots or a property not owned by a person setting off the fireworks.
Only adults 18 years of age or older should supervise or set off fireworks. Those setting off fireworks must be mindful of their surroundings and not discharge fireworks where they may be a nuisance or pose a risk of fire, injury or damage to any person or property.
Bylaw Enforcement Officers and Toronto Police Service will be patrolling various parks and waterfront areas to ensure compliance with the Fireworks Bylaw.
In the event of a fire, call 911.
The misuse or illegal sale of fireworks can be reported to 311 by phone or by submitting a service request on the City’s 311 webpage.
Safe fireworks disposal
Improper fireworks disposal can cause fires in waste collection vehicles and at facilities. To dispose of used or unused fireworks, residents are encouraged to completely submerge them in water and soak them overnight. Place the soaked fireworks in a plastic bag to keep them from drying out and dispose of them in your garbage bin. Never put used or unused fireworks in your blue bin.
More information about fireworks rules, safety tips and proper disposal is available on the City’s Fireworks webpage.
Pride Parade
This year’s Pride Parade, a vibrant celebration of Toronto’s diverse 2SLGBTQ+ communities, will take place on Sunday, June 30. More information about Pride celebrations and activities is available on Pride Toronto’s website. 
TTC service
No subway closures are scheduled this weekend. To support customers attending the fireworks display at Ashbridges Bay Park, the TTC is adding an additional train on Line 2 and extra buses on the 92 Woodbine and 22 Coxwell routes on Monday, July 1.
Several events around the city, including Pride, will result in adjustments to TTC bus and streetcar service. The TTC has made changes to this week’s scheduled track work to ensure late-night subway service is maintained for the long weekend and those celebrating Pride.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to use public transit this weekend. Information about TTC service changes, route diversions, construction, accessibility and e-alerts is available on the TTC’s Service Advisories webpage. For the most up-to-date information, follow @TTCNotices on X or sign up for e-alerts.
Ferry service
Toronto Island Park is a popular destination and, like many other major attractions, will be busy this weekend.
The City strongly encourages residents and visitors to:
- Be patient and plan ahead
- Plan travel during non-peak hours – avoid crowds by taking the ferry before 10 a.m. and plan to return to the mainland by 5:30 p.m.
- Buy tickets online and check ferry schedules before heading to the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal
More information about ferry service including online ticket purchases and e-update registration is available on the City’s Toronto Island Park webpage.
Outdoor pools, wading pools, beaches and splash pads
Outdoor pools, supervised City beaches, splash pads and wading pools are all great options to stay cool this summer. As of Friday, June 28, all City-owned outdoor pools will be operating on a full-time summer schedule. Splash pads are open and operate daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
More information about outdoor pools, wading pools and splash pads including hours of operation are available on the City’s Swimming & Water Play webpage.
Beach and water safety
There is no better way to spend a sunny Toronto day than at one of the city’s beaches! Residents and visitors can enjoy the lakeside atmosphere and Toronto’s vast sandy and cobble beaches.
The City encourages residents and visitors to enjoy the water safely this weekend by:
- Swimming only when lifeguards are on duty and within supervised swimming areas
- Always staying within arm’s reach of children who are in or near water
- Never swimming alone or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Staying hydrated, wearing sunscreen and limiting exposure to heat and sun
- Calling 911 in case of emergency
Conservatories & greenhouses
Allan Gardens Conservatory and Centennial Park Conservatory are open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this weekend including Canada Day. More information is available on the City’s Conservatories webpage.
Cultural Centres
Cultural Centres will be operating on limited weekend hours and closed on Monday, July 1. More information is available on the City’s Cultural Centres & Galleries webpage.
Golf at municipal courses
Toronto’s five municipal golf courses are open daily throughout the long weekend. More information is available on the City’s Golf webpage.
High Park Animal Display
The High Park Animal Display will be open to visitors from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. all weekend including Canada Day. Roads within High Park are closed to vehicular traffic on weekends and holidays. More information is available on the City’s Zoos & Farms webpage.
Riverdale Farm
Riverdale Farm will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the weekend including Canada Day. More information is available on the City’s Riverdale Farm webpage.
St. Lawrence Market
The St. Lawrence Market will be open to the public from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 30.
Explore the first day of the Salsa on Market Street series, a street dancing program across three weekends this summer, on Sunday, June 30. Enjoy Latin music and culture as the historic St. Lawrence neighbourhood transforms into a dance floor from Noon to 6 p.m.
The St. Lawrence Market is closed on Monday, July 1 and will reopen to the public on Tuesday, July 2. More information including hours of operation is available on the St. Lawrence Market website .
Tennis and pickleball courts
Public tennis and pickleball courts will be available for use across the city throughout the long weekend. Players are asked to share the courts by limiting their play time to half-hour intervals if others are waiting to use them. More information about public courts is available on the City’s Tennis Court Listing webpage and the Pickleball Court webpage.
Toronto Public Library
All Toronto Public Library (TPL) branches will be closed on Sunday, June 30 and Monday, July 1. Branches will be open during standard operating hours on Saturday, June 29 and Tuesday, July 2. A full list of TPL branch locations and corresponding hours of operation is available on the TPL website .
Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo is open to the public on weekends and holidays including Canada Day from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can join the Toronto Zoo in celebrating the ’50 Day ZOObilee Countdown’ to its 50th birthday on August 15. This weekend, visitors can enjoy a special edition of Zoo Tunes, a new music series, with a DJ playing Canadian music at different locations throughout the zoo.
More information including details about the 50th anniversary celebration, hours of operation and ticket information is available on the Toronto Zoo’s website .
Reflecting on Truth Telling and Reconciliation
The City acknowledges that July 1 is not a day of celebration for everyone, particularly First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. The City encourages everyone to take time this Canada Day to learn about Canada’s history and relationship with Indigenous communities and consider how each person can help advance truth, justice and reconciliation. The City remains committed to advancing truth, justice and reconciliation and is working closely with Indigenous partners and the Indigenous Affairs Office to implement the City’s first Reconciliation Action Plan, available on the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan webpage.