Canada Day events in Toronto are everywhere thanks to the sesquicentennial. Now that we're celebrating the country's 150the anniversary, there's no wonder people want to get out, ignore business and road closures, and party. Be sure to see some fireworks too.
Events you might want to check out:ROM Free Admission (July 1 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
The ROM is opening its doors for free. Check out their permanent galleries and see live performances,
Aga Khan Museum Free Admission (July 1 @ Aga Khan Museum)
Visitors can see the permanent collection plus the current exhibition – Syrian Symphony: New Compositions in Sight and Sound - for free!
Gardiner Museum Free Admission (July 1 @ Gardiner Museum)
See this collection of ceramics, including contemporary works by Canadian artists, as well as see lobby display, Northern Visions: Contemporary Inuit Ceramics.
Bata Shoe Museum Free Admission (July 1 @ Bata Shoe Museum )
Shoe lovers! The Bata Shoe Museum is free for the day - lace up!
Canada Day at Fort York (July 1 @ Fort York National Historic Site)
Taste 19th century cooking methods and share samples in the historic 1826 kitchen and see demonstrations from the Fort York guard.
Canada Day Celebration at Queen's Park (July 1 @ Queen's Park)
From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., celebrate at Queen's Park with loads of family activities. There'll be a stage with talent from Ontario performing all day.
Canada Days at Scarborough Civic Centre (July 1 @ Albert Campbell Square)
Experience 130 free performances, food and fireworks at this culturally rich Canada Day blowout.
Downsview Park Canada Day Festival (July 1 @ Downsview Park)
This is an action-packed day of food, music, shows, rides and vendors as well as fireworks to cap it all off.
Canada Days at Mel Lastman Square (July 1 @ Mel Lastman Square)
See all sorts of performance at this big public square in North York.
Canada Day at Rouge National Urban Park (July 1-3 @ Rouge National Urban Park)
Explore Toronto's urban national park on Canada Day with a entire afternoon of guided tours and activities.
Canada Day in High Park (July 1 @ North End of High Park & the High Park Nature Centre at the Forest School)
Head to Colborne Lodge from noon to 5 p.m. for this family friendly event.
Canada Day Parade and Picnic (July 1 @ St. James Park)
Join pipers on this parade through the streets. There'll be a ceremony at noon, and then it's party time with live music and dancing all day and into the night.
Redpath Waterfront Festival (July 1-3 @ Sherbourne Commons)
Prepare to be amazed by the world’s largest rubber duck and enjoy food, craft vendors, a lumberjack show, DJs and more live entertainment.
Toronto Wolfpack vs. York City Knights (July 1 @ Lamport Stadium)
Toronto's newest sports team is in town, so go cheer them on.
Canada day at the Horseshoe Tavern (July 1 @ Horseshoe Tavern)
Toronto bands Little Coyote, Luma, Mother Tongues, Vistas and Camp girls perform inside this rowdy music hall, all for $10.
Wavelength Canada Day (July 1 @ Humber Bay Park West)
Catch this concert by the water featuring The Magic, Basia Bulat and Most People. It's all free, and get there with a bike tour leaving from Trinity Bellwoods Park at 3 p.m.
Canada's 150th at Steam Whistle (July 1 @ Steam Whistle Pilsner)
Celebrate under the CN Tower with lots of beer and live music from The Elwins, Dani Nash, the Boo Radley Project, Cheap Flights and Castle.
Electric Island (July 1 - September 4 @ Port Lands)
This electronic music festivals welcomes some of the best DJs in the game right now. It's relocated to the Port Lands for its Canada Day extravaganza.
Brewer's Backyard: Lester P. Beerson Day (July 1 @ Evergreen Brickworks)
The Brewer’s Backyard takes the concept of a beer garden to the next level by letting attendees meet the people behind some of Ontario's best craft beer.
Splash Saturdays Red Party (July 1 @ Cabana Pool Bar)
In honour of Canada's 150th anniversary, Cabana Pool Bar hosts a red party with music by Jed Harper.
Rejoyce Its My House (July 1 @ 120 Diner)
This party features classic house, rare beats, ballroom, gospel, Latin, tribal, vocal and African dance music. DJ Black Cat is in charge.
Canada Days at Nathan Phillips Square (June 30 - July 3 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
This party stars headliners such as the Barenaked Ladies, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Ron Sexsmith and the TSO with special guest Rose Cousins, dvsn, Belly and fireworks each night.
Heritage Ontario Festival (June 30 - July 3 @ Ontario Place)
Celebrate the heritage, culture and traditions of Ontario through music on multiple stage, interactive exhibits and food and drink vendors.
Toronto Ribfest (June 30 - July 3 @ Centennial Park)
Eat up at this four-day Canada Day celebration in a park, surrounded by the best rib makers in all the land. Also expect lots of live shows and entertainment too.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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