The top 15 parties by the lake in Toronto this summer

Parties by the lake in Toronto this summer will have you dancing down by the water. They'll keep you cool and away from our busy city streets, even if only for a few hours. 

Events you might want to check out:

Shield to Shore (July 14-16 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Explore the music and culture of the St. Lawrence River basin at this free showcase featuring Tuns, Lisa LeBlanc and Boogat.
Lost & Found Showcase (July 16 @ Sunnyside Pavillion)
DJs Guy J, Eelke Kleijn, Guy Mantzur, Chicola, Khen, Sahar Z and opener Alberto Jossue spin an afternoon of house music at one of the most magical lakeside venues in the city.
Wet Banana (July 22 @ Island Cafe)
This LGBT-focused daytime dance party takes over the Island Cafe for an afternoon of house music in the garden.
A-Trak (July 22 @ Cabana Pool Bar)
Toronto’s largest waterfront patio and pool welcomes Montreal superstar DJ and producer A-Trak.
Promise Cherry Beach (July 23 @ Cherry Beach)
The final Promise Cherry Beach party of the summer will feature a licensed bar, an extended dancing area and a stellar DJ lineup.
Kayper (July 29 @ Cabana Pool Bar)
London's Kayper is a much-buzzed about female DJ bringing her EDM know-how to this sunny venue.
Throwback Bash (July 30 @ Echo Beach)
Brandy, Ginuwine and Sean Paul throw down a throwback show of summertime anthems and feel good hits right next to the water.
Arts & Music Ontario Festival (August 4-7 @ Ontario Place)
This party at Ontario Place focuses on music, theatre, dance and more, all weekend long.
OVO Fest (August 5 @ Echo Beach)
See some of Toronto's biggest musical stars at Drake's annual concert and party.
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ (August 25-27 @ Ontario Place)
Take in this festival featuring BBQ eats, country music, line dancing and mechanical bull riding.
TAIWANfest (August 25-27 @ Harbourfront Centre)
This fest at the Harbourfront is free and includes food vendors and cultural programming with music and lots of lakeside dancing.
Lil Jon (August 26 @ Cabana Pool Bar)
He will demand you put your hands in the air, and you will do it like you just don't care at this lakeside venue.
Nervo (August 27 @ Cabana Pool Bar)
This Australian DJ duo composed of twin sisters Miriam and Olivia weave a mix of EDM, electro house and progressive house for this pool party.
Hardwell (September 3 @ Cabana Pool Bar)
Hardwell brings his big fest sound to this poolside jam.
Bryson Tiller (September 13 @ RBC Echo Beach)
Bryson Tiller is hotter than fire right now, so this will be a sandy dance party to cap off the season.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO