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,
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For a farm-fresh Canada Day party, Downey’s Farm hosts its annual Canada Day Strawberry Festival with fun, entertainment, great food and, of course, plenty of strawberries! The day starts with a pancake breakfast, then see live entertainment and enjoy the Farmyard Play Area, including farm animals, jumping pillows, pirate’s cove,
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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, presented by Tim Hortons! City of Mississauga: Canada Day at Celebration Square Date: July 1,
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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. Along with free admission at all Toronto History Museums, many also host free, community-led and family-friendly programming. City
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The former Toronto borough of East York turns from a sleepy neighbourhood to a bustling party at their free annual Canada Day Festival, starting with a street parade in the morning. Then in the afternoon, Stan Wadlow Park becomes a family fair with live shows, midway, kids activities, artisan market,
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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. Niagara Falls Canada Day Celebration Date: July 1, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM –
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Join Downsview Park for their annual FREE Canada Day party at the Festival Terrace! Bring your friends, family and neighbours out for an amazing afternoon and evening with live entertainment, games for kids, inflatables, vendors, food trucks and, of course, fireworks! Downsview Park: Canada Day Date: July 1, 2025 Time:
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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. This is one of the city’s most exhilarating summer festivals, including three days of delicious food, special programming and musical performances by local
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Harbourfront Centre has fun family-friendly summer events and festivals, including various ticketed, free and pay-what-you-wish performances. Highlights of free summer programming include: Luminato Festival Date: June 4-22, 2025 Luminato Festival Toronto is the city’s multi-arts festival, which kicks off the summer with memorable art experiences, presenting a unique blend of music,
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Stouffville Strawberry Festival is a free three-day festival in the berry-picking area of Whitchurch-Stouffville. It features a carnival, inflatables, live performances, talent shows, strawberry-focused food offerings and baking contests, as well as fireworks on the evening of Canada Day! Stouffville Strawberry Festival Date: June 27-29, 2025 (Fireworks on July 1)
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