Guide to the Best Canada Day Events in Toronto and the GTA

Canada Day is a special time to celebrate the *best country in the world* (okay, I’m biased) as well as all the cultures and peoples that encompass it. The day’s activities and events vary from small neighbourhood get-togethers to food and culture festivals, and also to spectacular firework displays. So, wave your flag high and give a cheer to our Guide to the Best Canada Day Events in Toronto and the GTA.

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Canada Day Events — Toronto Community Celebrations

City of Toronto: Canada Day Festivities
When: July 1, 2025
Party all around the City of Toronto with Canada Day festivities at Nathan Phillips Square, Mel Lastman Square, and Thomson Memorial Park for a full day’s worth of family-friendly shows and activities.

Canada Day at Downsview Park
Date: July 1, 2025
Downsview Park has a full evening of entertainment, including games for kids, inflatables, vendors, food trucks and, of course, fireworks!

East York Toronto Canada Day Festival
Date: July 1, 2025
East York turns from a sleepy neighbourhood to a bustling party starting with a parade in the morning. Then in the afternoon, Stan Wadlow Park becomes a family fair with live shows, midway, kids activities, artisan market, food vendors and beer garden.

Legislative Assembly of Ontario: Canada Day 2025 at Queen’s Park
Date: July 1, 2025
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario invites families to spend Canada Day at Queen’s Park, hosting a jam-packed, fun-filled celebration of our nation’s 158th birthday, with free events and activities, live performances, midway rides, food vendors, and more.

q107 Canada Day Picnic & Ashbridges Bay fireworks
Date: July 1, 2025
Rock your red and white at Woodbine Park with musical tributes to Rush, Pearl Jam, AC/DC, Jimi Hendrix, U2, and more. Then, cap off the night with Toronto’s largest fireworks display from Ashbridges Bay.

Canada Day Events — Toronto Venues & Festivals

Toronto Ribfest
Date: June 28 — July 1, 2025
Kick off summer at Toronto Ribfest, where the good times are right in your own backyard, so bring your appetite and enjoy live music, thrilling rides and attractions, vendors, and lots of delicious food at Centennial Park in Etobicoke.

Aga Khan Museum: Rhythms of Canada
Date: June 30– July 1, 2025
The Rhythms of Canada Festival celebrates our diverse tapestry at the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre, showcasing local arts and culture with activities for all ages.

Distillery District: Canada Day Weekend
Date: June 28 — July 1, 2025
Head to Toronto’s Distillery District to celebrate Canada Day Weekend with live music performances, local artisan market, family fun including free face painting, temporary flag tattoos, and delicious treats, plus loonie sparklers and free mini flags on July 1st.

Toronto History Museums: Daytime Activities
Date: July 1, 2025
The city’s history museums are free throughout the year, including special events for Canada Day, including:

Fort York — Proud to be Canadian: Celebrating Chinese Communities
Gibson House — Canada Day at Gibson House
Scarborough Museum — Making Home in Scarborough

Harbourfront Centre: Canada Day Long Weekend
Date: July 1, 2025
Celebrate our country’s special day on the waterfront with a lineup of free music, an outdoor marketplace with 100% Canadian-made goods, and more live performances.

Toronto Zoo: Celebrating 158 Years this Canada Day at Your Toronto Zoo!
Date: June 28-July 1, 2025
Celebrate Canada’s birthday with fun and wildlife wonder, including Canadian music playing throughout the areas, special Canada Day beverages at the Americas Pretzel Bar, interactive activities with the Earth Rangers, and a searching game to find Explorer Bear.

Toronto Blue Jays: Canada Day Weekend
Date: July 1, 2025
The Blue Jays celebrate Canada Day on July 1, where the first 15,000 fans to enter the ballpark receive a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Red Replica Jersey Giveaway (who was born in Montreal!). Be sure to get to the ballpark early to see the pregame festivities and celebrate your Canadian spirit!

Lavazza IncluCity Festival (ICFF)
Date: July 1, 2025
Celebrate Canada Day with ICFF at the Lavazza IncluCity Festival, featuring Canadian Shorts #1, and the classic comedies Canadian Bacon and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.

Canada Day Events — GTA

Canada’s Wonderland: Celebration Canada
Date: Select Dates June 28 – July 13, 2025
Party like a Canadian and enjoy live music, street performances, plus authentic Canadian foods and fireworks!

Stouffville Strawberry Festival
Date: June 27-29, 2025 (Fireworks on July 1)
This three-day festival is in the berry-picking area of Whitchurch-Stouffville, featuring a carnival, inflatables, live performances, talent shows as well as strawberry-focused food offerings and baking contests. Plus, fireworks in the evening!

Ontario Free Family Fishing Program: Family Fishing Week
Date: June 28 – July 6, 2025
Get hooked on a new family activity! Free Fishing Week takes place over the wholeCanada Day week, where you can fish without having to buy a fishing licence.

Downey’s Farm: Canada Day Strawberry Festival
Date: July 1, 2025
For a farm-fresh Canada Day party, Downey’s Farm has lots of fun, entertainment, great food and, of course, plenty of strawberries!

City of Mississauga: Canada Day at Celebration Square
Date: July 1, 2025
Celebrate Canada Day in the City of Mississauga at Celebration Square, with free live entertainment, headlined with a performance by Connor Price. There’s also family activities, more than 25 food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks finale!

Canada Day Food Fest
Date: July 1, 2025
Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga is hosting an unforgettable day of music, culture, and delicious eats with their multicultural food festival at their P3 Parking Lot event space from 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM.

Canada Day at McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Date: July 1, 2025
Celebrate Canada Day at the McMichael in the picturesque village of Kleinburg, with free admission and a full day of family-friendly art and music programming.

Niagara Falls Canada Day Celebration
Date: July 1, 2025
Celebrate national pride with an all-day FREE celebration in Niagara Falls! Enjoy live music and entertainment, interactive kids shows, family activities, food vendors, inflatables, free Canada Day Cake/Cupcake giveaway (while supplies last), and even free shuttle busses.

More Municipal Celebrations

Seemingly every municipality in the GTA is hosting a party! These events often include live entertainment, food and family activities as well as fireworks.

Ajax
Aurora
Brampton
Brantford
Burlington
Hamilton
Markham
Newmarket
Oakville
Oshawa
Pickering
Port Credit
Richmond Hill
Streetsville
Vaughan
Whitby