The City of Toronto is inviting residents and visitors to make the most of the Civic Holiday long weekend with a wide range of activities, attractions and experiences across the city.
City beaches
The City has 10 supervised swimming beaches to enjoy. Before heading out, residents and visitors are reminded to plan ahead and check for the latest information on the City’s webpage: www.toronto.ca/beaches.
Outdoor pools, wading pools and splash pads
The City’s outdoor pools, splash pads and wading pools will be open on Monday, August 3, with drop-in leisure swim available at outdoor pool locations. Hours and locations can be found at www.toronto.ca/swim.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to practice safe swimming by:
Community centres and indoor pools
Indoor pools and community centres will be open on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 but will be closed on Monday, August 3. More information, including facility locations, hours and amenities, can be found on the City’s webpage: www.toronto.ca/parks-recreation.
Toronto Island Park
Toronto Island Park is a popular destination and is expected to be busy. Visitors are encouraged to:
More information about ferry services, including online ticket purchases, is available on the City’s webpage: www.toronto.ca/ferries.
Visit Toronto’s expanded Biidaasige Park
Toronto’s newest park has recently expanded to include Canoe Cove, a new waterfront promenade with skyline views and additional green space for recreation and community events, alongside existing amenities such as playgrounds, trails, cycling paths and water play features. More information can be found on the City’s webpage: www.toronto.ca/biidaasige-park.
Conservatories and greenhouses
Allan Gardens Conservatory and Centennial Park Conservatory will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free admission for all visitors. Learn more on the City’s webpage: www.toronto.ca/conservatories.
Cultural centres and galleries
Cultural centres and galleries are operating on limited weekend hours and will be closed on Monday, August 3. Visitors are encouraged to check operating hours and plan ahead by visiting the City’s webpage: www.toronto.ca/cultural-centres-galleries.
Toronto History Museums
All Toronto History Museums, except for Fort York National Historic Site, will operate on regular weekend hours and be closed on Monday, August 3. Fort York will reopen on Wednesday, August 5. Visitors can enjoy free admission to all sites. Learn more on the City’s webpage: www.toronto.ca/museums.
Golf at municipal courses
Toronto’s five municipal golf courses will be open throughout the long weekend. Golfers are encouraged to book a tee time in advance online or by contacting their preferred course directly. More information can be found on the City’s webpage: www.toronto.ca/golf.
Tennis and pickleball courts
Public tennis and pickleball courts will be available for use across the city throughout the long weekend. Players are encouraged to share court time by limiting play to 30-minute intervals when others are waiting. Find a public court near you on the City’s webpages: www.toronto.ca/tennis and www.toronto.ca/pickleball.
High Park Animal Display
The High Park Animal Display will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. throughout the long weekend. Visitors are reminded that roads within High Park are closed to vehicles on weekends and holidays. More information can be found on the City’s webpage: www.toronto.ca/highpark
Riverdale Farm
Riverdale Farm will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the long weekend. More information can be found on the City’s webpage: www.toronto.ca/riverdalefarm.
St. Lawrence Market
The St. Lawrence Market and the Saturday Farmers’ Market will operate on their regular schedules:
Toronto Public Library
All Toronto Public Library branches will be closed on Sunday, August 2 and Monday, August 3. For a full list of branches and their hours of operation, visit www.tpl.ca/branches.
Toronto Public Library cardholders can download and stream eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, newspapers, movies and music at any time by visiting www.tpl.ca/downloads.
TTC
The TTC will operate on its Holiday service schedule on Monday, August 3. More information is available on the TTC webpage: www.ttc.ca/holiday-service.
Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo will be open all daily throughout the long weekend from 9:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. More information, including how to purchase tickets, is available on the Toronto Zoo’s website: www.torontozoo.com.
Important reminder about fireworks
The Civic Holiday is not a designated fireworks day. Residents are only permitted to set off fireworks on their property if they have obtained a permit from Toronto Fire Services. Fireworks are not allowed in city parks or on beaches, balconies, streets, parking lots or other private property. More information about fireworks rules is available on the City’s webpage: www.toronto.ca/fireworks.
The misuse or illegal sale of fireworks can be reported to 311 by phone or by submitting a service request on the City’s webpage: www.toronto.ca/311.
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