Canada Day is a statutory holiday in Canada and is always on July 1st. In 2009, Canada Day falls on a Wednesday.
Strike Notice
As the city worker's strike continues, any events held in city-run facilities or requiring park permits may be affected. As well, the Island Ferry will not run during the strike. Check www.toronto.ca/labour-relations for general details and updates on cancelled community events for Canada Day. Use the organizer's website/contact information to confirm any event you plan to attend during the strike.
Canada Day Fireworks Celebrations
Canada Day at Downsview Park
Starting at 11am, free family activities will include midway rides, a petting zoo, performers, and a historical re-enactment. The festivities wrap with a 10pm fireworks display.
Free Canada Day Concert and Fireworks at Mel Lastman Square- Cancelled due to strike
Beginning at 8pm the City of Toronto will be putting on a free concert in North York's Mel Lastman Square that will culminate in a fireworks display at 10:15pm.
Free Fireworks Display at Ashbridges Bay
Fireworks cancelled, Canada Day Jam is ON
Grab a blanket and head down to the Beaches on Wednesday July 1st to enjoy a free fireworks display that should start after 9:30pm. But why wait until then? The New Country 95.3's Canada Day Jam is a free music festival taking place in Woodbine Park from 11am to 9pm. Go for the country music, stay for the pyrotechnics.
Fireworks at Ontario Place
Come Canada Day Ontario Place will actually be in the middle of the Canada Dry Festival of Fire, which involves three nights of themed fireworks displays set to music. On fireworks days the Ontario Place attractions will be open from 10am to 9pm (8pm for the water park), then the grounds will remain open until 11pm, with regular admission prices in effect. You can also buy a ticket for reserved bleacher seating during the fireworks displays. Or you can just get near Ontario Place and keep your eyes on the sky.
Jubilee Queen Cruises - Fireworks Cruise
If you'd rather see the Ontario Place fireworks from the water, Jubilee Queen Cruises offers a special evening cruise on Canada Day that includes dinner and dancing. If you can't make the Wednesday night cruise, they also have a cruise on Saturday July 4th when Ontario Place's Festival of Fire has its Grand Finale show.
Toronto Ribfest
The Rotary Club of Etobicoke hosts this huge family festival in Centennial Park. Enjoy live music, rides, carnival games and of course a wide selection of ribs! Ribfest runs for an extended version of the long weekend, from June 26th to July 1st.
Fireworks at Canada's Wonderland
Weather permitting, the giant theme park just north of Toronto will be putting on a fireworks display on Wednesday July 1st at approximately 10pm.
More Canada Day Celebrations
Canada Day at Queen's Park
Following a Citizenship Ceremony at 11am, the south lawn of Queen's Park will have free family entertainment, inflatable attractions, carnival games, face painting and more until 5pm.
Canada Day at Harbourfront Centre
A free noon-to-midnight celebration featuring family canoe rides around the Natrel Pond, butter tart giveaways, short film screenings and all-day live music, headlined by The Constantines.
Saxophone World Record Attempt
At 4pm Toronto band The Shuffle Demons will be in Nathan Phillips Square leading a group of what they hope will be a world-record breaking number of saxophonists in a special 5-minute rendition of O Canada.
New Country 95.3's Canada Day Jam
This free music festival will be taking place in Woodbine Park in the Beach area from noon to 9pm, featuring Emerson Drive, Jason Blaine, Amanda Wilkinson, Tara Oram, and One More Girl. Enjoy a family fun zone, beer garden and more.
Canada Day at the Toronto Zoo
Visit the Canadian Domain for face painting for kids 12 and under, buskers and birthday cake at 2pm (while supplies last).
