July
Guide to the Best Swimming Holes & Natural Areas in Southern Ontario
It’s another hot and humid summer here in Ontario, and all we can think about is finding a way to get refreshed! There are local public pools, water parks and big beaches, which are great. But if you are looking for a little more adventure and that exhilarating off-the-beaten-path vibe,
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Harbourfront Centre: Super Yummy Night Market
Harbourfront Centre presents the Super Yummy Night Market, bringing Toronto’s food scene to the Lake Ontario waterfront with fresh flavours from local food vendors, including Ton of Juice Plus, Filipino BBQ at Hangouts Foods, pizza from Heartbroken, and more. Admission is free, and discover participating vendors’ exclusive secret menu items,
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Blackhurst Cultural Centre: Emancipation Underground Freedom Train Ride
Join the Blackhurst Cultural Centre for the Emancipation Underground Freedom Train Ride, gathering at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station and travelling to Union Station for a symbolic TTC journey featuring music, poetry and reflection. This annual community event commemorating Emancipation Day is free, though advanced registration is encouraged, and participants are asked
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Toronto Chinatown Festival
Toronto Chinatown Festival, hosted by the Toronto Chinatown BIA, returns with two days of free cultural performances, as well as traditional and multicultural street eats, family activities, Dragon & Lion Dance performances, and more! This year’s festival includes the CBIA Next Superstar Singing Contest on the main stage. Toronto Chinatown
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Guide to the Best River Tubing in Southern Ontario
Ahhhh, summer in Ontario… just picture it: it’s a beautiful warm day, the cool water underneath you and blue sky above as you relax and glide gently along, without a care in the world. Or, maybe you’d rather go on an exciting water adventure, sightseeing some of the province’s most
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Guide to the Best Sunflower Farms in Southern Ontario
It’s sunflower season 🌻 and these huge picturesque flowers are springing up all over the province. Starting around late July, families can take some time to wander through farm fields, feel at one with nature and, of course, take plenty of selfies! Many farms also include family activities, such as
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Toronto Food Truck Festival
Head to Woodbine Park in the East End to stuff your faces with lots of delicious international food at the Toronto Food Truck Festival, serving up some delectable goodies over the August Long Weekend. As always, admission is free and there’s also entertainment by some of Toronto’s best local musical
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Harbourfront Centre: Island Soul
Harbourfront Centre presents Island Soul, which highlights the diversity and cultural richness of Caribbean communities and showcases everything from live soca, reggae and dancehall performances to storytelling, film screenings and interactive workshops. With both new and ticketed events, families should check out Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario’s Kids Village, one of
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Scarborough Folk Fest
Scarborough Folk Fest is a free weekend of soul-stirring performances by artists of various backgrounds from across the globe. This festival celebrates the diversity and multiculturalism of Scarborough, embodying this idea with a celebration of folk music in its many forms and variations. Scarborough Folk Fest Date: July 25-26, 2026
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The Eglinton Way BIA: Dream Wheels on Eglinton
The Eglinton Way BIA hosts Dream Wheels on Eglinton, a unique vintage car and bike show and street festival that’s free to the public, featuring an impressive showcase of vehicles, plus a full day of entertainment! Along with street vendors, live music, glamour pin-up contest, beverage garden and more, the
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