Toronto locals will have a variety of options to celebrate Canada Day on Wednesday, with activities ranging from fireworks to outdoor fun and indoor events to escape the heat.
Environment Canada has issued an orange-level heat warning for the city, predicting a high of 35 C, which will feel like 45 C due to humidity.
The forecast shows sunny weather early on, followed by a mix of sun and clouds along with a 40 per cent chance of showers in the late afternoon and early evening. There’s also a possibility of thunderstorms before nightfall. Later, it should clear up, cooling down to around 24 C.
In a news release this week, the city encourages residents and visitors to join together for this special day.
“As we mark Canada Day, we recognize that people may celebrate or acknowledge this day in different ways, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. As we come together, we remain committed to truth, reconciliation and building respectful relationships,” the city adds.
People take in a Victoria Day fireworks show at Woodbine Beach in Toronto on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Arlyn Mc Adorey/The Canadian Press)
Fireworks
The city will host a fireworks display at Ashbridges Bay Park located at 1561 Lake Shore Blvd. E., starting at 10 p. m.
You can also see fireworks at these locations:
Milliken Park, 4325 Mc Cowan Rd. at 10 p. m. Amesbury Park, 151 Culford Rd. at 10 p. m. Stan Wadlow Park, 888 Cosburn Ave. at 10 p. m. Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St. at 10 p. m. Downsview Park: on its festival terrace located at 70 Canuck Avenue around 10 p. m. Harbourfront Centre: visitors can enjoy the fireworks along the waterfront from HTO Park to the west or Harbour Square Park to the east between 10:45 p. m. and 11 p. m.
No fireworks display is planned for Nathan Phillips Square.
The city states that residents aged 18 and older can set off fireworks on their private property without needing a permit before 11 p. m., but they aren’t allowed in parks, beaches, streets or parking lots not owned by them.
“Those setting off fireworks must be mindful of their surroundings and not discharge fireworks where they may be a nuisance or pose a risk of fire, injury or damage to any person or property,” warns the city.
A drone image of Nathan Phillips Square where people can try their soccer skills on mini pitches as part of the city’s Soccer for All program Wednesday. The square will feature FIFA World Cup 2026 activations along with performances and live broadcasts of Round of 32 games at both 4 p. m. and 8 p. m. (Patrick Morrell/CBC)
Family fun
The city has arranged free family programming across several locations.
Nathan Phillips Square will host live music performances as well as dance acts, a citizenship ceremony, kids’ activities, and soccer sessions from noon until six o’clock pm. Additionally, Nathan Phillips Square will have mini pitches available for trying out soccer skills as part of the city’s program. The square is set to feature FIFA World Cup2026 activationsperformancesand live broadcastsfor Roundof32 matchesat4pmand8pm
Thomson Memorial Park will offer music entertainmentface paintingand even apancake breakfastfrom ten amto three pm
Amesbury Parkwill host an entire day’s worthof community activitieswithfood vendorsentertainment suitablefor all agesandfireworksfromtenamto tenpm
The celebrationat Stan Wadlow Parkincludesliveperformancescommunity boothsactivitiesfor kidsandfireworksfromeleven amto ten pm
Mel Lastman Squarewill feature livemusicakids’ zonea vendor fairwith fooditemsandfireworksstartingfromnoonuntilten pm
A person takes apictureontheobservation deckofthen CN Toweron May13th2026 (Evan Mitsui/CBC)
WHAT’S OPEN
Attractions
The Art Galleryof Ontariowill be openfrom1030amto4pm
The Royal Ontario Museumwillbeopenfrom1000amto530pm Themuseumofferedfree admissionvia time-entryadvance ticketsthat hadtobe bookedonlinebutthey’re sold out
The CNTowerwill be open from1130amto4pm It’s celebratingits50thanniversarythisyearand says visitorscan enjoyacupcakegiveawayat130pmwhile supplieslastwatchlivechalkartby Jothe Chalk Chickgetanairbrushtattooandplaygames Visitors canalso pick upacommemorative Tower50thanniversarypostcard
Ripley’s Aquariumwillbeopenfrom9amto11pm
Aga Khan Museum willbeopenfrom1000amto1000pm The museum is hostingits Rhythmsof Canada Festivalafreeeventforallages Throughoutthemuseum Aga Khan Parkandthe Ismaili Centre Toronto therewillbeliveperformancesincluding Ahmed Moneka Jazz Whisprandthe Larnell Lewis Bandakitedecoratingworkshopachancelearn Bollywooddancemovesandestreetfood Soccerfanscanwatchallthree Canada Daymatchesinitsair-conditioned Game Zone Tentwithkick-offonthebigscreen
Casa Loma opens from930amtill500pm
Aerial(drone)imagesof Canada’s Wonderland amusementparkinearlymorningbeforegatesopentothepublic Operatedby Six Flags Entertainment Corporationthenew Alpen Furyrollercoasteristheirnewest attraction(Patrick Morrell/CBC)
Canada’s Wonderland willbeopen from10amtill10pmwiththewaterparkopeningat1130ammidday This event featureslivemusicfamily-friendlyactivitiesalongwith Indigenous performancesbythe Smoke Trail Singers
Allan Gardens Conservatoryand Centennial Park Conservatory are openfrom10am till5 pm P >
Riverdale Farm opens from9amtill5pmwithfree admission P >
High Park Animal Displayruns from9am till7 pm while parkroadsareclosedtovehicles
Toronto Zooopens from930amtill7 pm showcasingnearly3000 animals alongmorethan10kilometersofwalkingtrails plusfive tropical pavillions
Select Toronto History Museumsare openwithspecial Canada Dayprogramming plusfree admissionbetween11 am till5 pm :
Scarborough Museum1005Brimley Rd. Gibson House Museum5172Yonge St. Montgomery’s Inn4709Dundas St W. Mackenzie House82Bond St. Spadina Museum285Spadina Rd. willhost“Beautiful Asian Feast”programmingcelebrating Toronto’s Chinesecommunitiesbetween12-4
Allother Toronto History Museumlocationswillbe closedon Wednesday July1st
< A child playsin asplashpad duringawarmdayat Sunnyside Parkin Torontoon July11th2023(Alex Lupul/CBC)
