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It's Canada Day long weekend and if you're looking for something fun to do, you've come to the right spot. From Canada Day festivities to fireworks to concerts, and more. Here are 11 of the best things to do in Toronto this long weekend. 

Table of Contents:

1). City of Toronto Canada Day Festivities 

2). King Street Club Crawl: Canada Day Long Weekend

3). Canada Day at Downsview Park 

4). Explore the Outdoors With Toronto Adventures 

5). Breakup Party - Bollywood Singles Night Party

6). Treetop Trekking

7). Q107 Canada Day Weekend at Woodbine Park 

8). TWICE: Ready To Be Tour

9). Lavazza IncluCity Festival

10). AFURI ramen + dumpling Opens First Location in Toronto

11). Electric Island

1). City of Toronto Canada Day Festivities 

The City of Toronto will be hosting some fun festivities across multiple locations to help celebrate Canada Day. Get to enjoy live performances, fun activities, and many more. Nathan Phillips Square, Mel Lastman Square, Thomson Memorial Park, and Fort York National Historic Site will all be hosting some fun Canada Day celebrations. Toronto will also be hosting a fireworks show across multiple locations. Ashbridges Bay, Centennial Park, Milliken Park, and Stan Wadlow Park will all be putting on a fireworks show on Canada Day. The fireworks show will begin at 10 PM on July 1st.

Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out. 

When: July 1st, 2023 

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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2). King Street Club Crawl: Canada Day Long Weekend

Celebrate Canada Day long weekend like never before. Get to party at Door 3, Lost & Found, Century, and Juliet. The price of your KSCC wristband includes access to all 4 venues, VIP line access, and entry to free giveaways at the last location! Celebrate Canada Day in the most epic way ever! Use code ‘todotoronto’ to get 20% off!

‍Where: Various locations, click here to find out.

When: July 1st, 2023

Price: $$

Category: 19+

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‍3). Canada Day at Downsview Park 

Downsview Park will be hosting a Canada Day celebration on July 1st! This event is free for the public and will feature live entertainment, inflatables, kid-friendly activities, vendors, and more. Plus, a 20-minute colourful display of fireworks will be taking place at roughly 9:57 pm to end the Canada Day celebrations! 

Where: Festival Terrace (Downsview Park)

When: July 1st, 2023 

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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4). Explore the Outdoors With Toronto Adventures

If you're looking for an exhilarating outdoor activity to do over Canada Day long weekend, head out and join Toronto Adventures. Soak in the nice weather, breathe in the fresh air and go kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing on the water. Don’t forget to enter our giveaway with Toronto Adventures for a chance to win a free 2-Hour Kayak Rental on Toronto’s Humber River for up to 5 of you and your friends!

Where: 9 Old Mill Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8X 0A5

Price: $$-$$$

Category: Date/Friends

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5). Breakup Party - Bollywood Singles Night Party

Are you ready for an epic night in the city? Head over to the Bollywood Breakup Party presented by The Best Night Event Inc. Join for a night filled with fun and the opportunity to mingle with others. Show your moves and dance the night away. There will be a live DJ at the event spinning out Bollywood hits, club anthems, top 40s, and more. With non-stop music, interactive games, and amazing drinks, you’re in for a great night!

Where: Spade Bar and Lounge (3580 McNicoll Ave Scarborough ON M1V 5G2)

When: June 30th, 2023

Price: $

Category: 19+

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6). Treetop Trekking

Spend Canada Day long weekend zip-lining through trees and soak in the beautiful views up in the air. This treetop experience is the perfect way to bask in the beautiful summer weather. Visit their Brampton location and 6 others across the GTA!⁠ 

Where: Various locations, click here to find out.

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7). Q107 Canada Day Weekend at Woodbine Park 

Q107 will be hosting a 2-day Canada Day Weekend celebration. Both days are free, and no tickets are needed. Get to enjoy the free concert and catch Toronto's biggest fireworks display for Canada Day! There will be food trucks, a beer garden, a kid's zone, and more! 

Where: Woodbine Park (1695 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G7)

When: June 30th-July 1st, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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8). TWICE: Ready To Be Tour

If you haven't heard, the girl group TWICE will be making their way down to Toronto this long weekend for the Ready To Be Tour concert. If you love K-pop and TWICE, then make sure you grab yourself a ticket. 

Where: Scotiabank Arena

When: July 2nd-3rd, 2023

Price: $$$

Category: Date/Friends

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9). Lavazza IncluCity Festival

Head over to the Distillery District to catch The Lavazza IncluCity Festival. Get to enjoy a diverse collection of films on comfortable couches in the picturesque backdrop of the Distillery District. The perfect event to do with your friends, family, or significant other this Canada Day long weekend.

Where: Distillery District

When: Until July 21st, 2023

Price: $$

Category: Date/Friends

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10). AFURI ramen + dumpling Opens First Location in Toronto

AFURI ramen + dumpling is opening its first location in Toronto on July 2nd. To celebrate the grand opening, they will be giving away 100 FREE beverages on July 2nd-3rd! One of the largest ramen houses in Toronto, this spot makes fresh ramen noodles and dumplings in-house every day. If you're looking for a new spot to try this weekend, you need to check this spot out.   

Where: 411 Church St Unit 1, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C2

When: Opens July 2nd, 2023

Click here for more information.

11). Electric Island

Electric Island will be happening on July 1st-2nd at RBC Echo Beach and you don’t want to miss it! This epic music festival will be filled with several different artists, DJs, and more. Get ready for 2 days of fun!

Where: RBC Echo Beach (909 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3L3)

When: July 1st-2nd, 2023

Price: $$$

Category: Date/Friends

Click here for more information.

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