City of Toronto offering free programming featuring live performances, activities and fireworks this Canada Day

Media Advisory
July 1, 2023

The City of Toronto has a robust lineup of free programming this Canada Day, offering residents and visitors numerous ways to celebrate across Toronto. City spokespeople are available today to speak to media at designated sites between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Date: Saturday, July 1
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: multiple locations across Toronto
Email Georgina Kourakos to coordinate on-location interviews in advance.

Canada Day events

  • Daytime activities will take place at Nathan Phillips Square, Mel Lastman Square, Fort York National Historic Site and Thomson Memorial Park. Admission is free for all City-produced Canada Day events.
    10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Celebrations at Thomson Memorial Park, 1005 Brimley Rd.
  • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Moving Forward: Celebrating Chinese Communities at Fort York, 250 Fort York Blvd.
  • Noon to 6 p.m.: Celebrations at Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W.
  • Noon to 6 p.m.: Celebrations at Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St.

Canada Day fireworks will take place at 10 p.m. at four City parks:

  • Ashbridges Bay Park, 1561 Lake Shore Blvd. E.
  • Centennial Park Etobicoke, 256 Centennial Park Rd.
  • Milliken Park, 5555 Steeles Ave. E.
  • Stan Wadlow Park, 373 Cedarvale Ave.

There will be no fireworks displays at Nathan Phillips Square and Mel Lastman Square.

More information on the Canada Day programming is available on the City’s Canada Day webpage.

Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit the City’s website or follow us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

Georgina Kourakos