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Canada Day Celebrations & Fireworks in GTA – 2020

Toronto – Durham – Halton – Peel – York

Wondering what to do on Canada Day in GTA?

Here is a list of in-person activities, fireworks, and virtual events taking place across Greater Toronto Area.

Contents:

Fireworks & Lightshows

In-person activities and events

Canada Day virtual events

Canada Day Fireworks & Light Show

CN Tower Light Show Canada Day

The CN Tower will be celebrating Canada Day with an extraordinary 15-minute light show beginning at 10 p.m. July 1 that will be streamed at www.cntower.ca. With powerful light cannons beaming across the city sky and a playlist featuring music by a diverse group of Canadian artists simulcast on CHUM FM, 104.5, all of Toronto can tune in and look up, and all Canadians can watch the live stream from home and sing along to a celebration in light and sound. Details

July 1 | 10 PM. to 10:15 PM

Online & Look towards CN Tower

Free

Canada Day – Drive-In Concert With Dean Brody + Fireworks

Join for drive-in concert and fireworks. Canadian country artist(s) Dean Brody & Andrew Hyatt We are excited to bring the Drive-in concert experience on Canada Day that will follow COVID-19 protocol and use experiences from other drive-in concerts from around the world. Canada Day fireworks show after concert. Details

Wednesday, July 01, 2020 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd, Markham

$209 & Up per car

Virtual Fireworks From Ottawa

On July 1, wherever you are in Canada, enjoy Canada Day fireworks in a fun and innovative way. Watch on your mobile device or computer.Details

Wednesday, July 1 | 10:00 PM

Online

Free

In-Person Canada Day Activities

Mariposa by Hornblower Harbour Cruises – Toronto

Starting Wednesday, July 1 – and just in time for Canada Day – Mariposa by Hornblower is resuming its operations, offering a fresh selection of cruise experiences out on Toronto Harbour! For those looking to set sail this holiday weekend, the 90-minute Sip & Sail Cocktail Cruise features great tunes, delicious appetizers and your preferred tipple. Details

Wednesday July 1, 2020 | Two Sailings

Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay West, Toronto

Prices start at $34.95 for Sip & Sail and from $26.95 (children’s rates from $20.95) for Harbour Tour

Street Eats – Toronto Food Truck Festival

Street Eats is back at Yorkdale Shopping Centre bigger and better, bringing you the largest food truck fest in Ontario with 18 food trucks offering over 150 food and drink options to celebrate Canada Day from 12PM-9PM. Details

From July 1 | 12PM-9PM

Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto

Cost of Food

Food Truck’N Canada Day Festival

A physical distancing event – guests will have access to 10 food trucks for: take out and delivery by Uber Eats and we will have socially distanced picnic areas and a licensed patio on site. Details

Wednesday July 1 | 12 PM – 8:00 PM

Liberty Grand Exhibition Place

25 British Columbia Road, Toronto

Cost of Food

Pirate-Life

Family Fun Cruise for your little pirate! On shore and before departure make ready for the Captain, gather round and present your best pirate ‘arrrghh!’ Climb on the Island Rogue – a 45 foot pirate ship – to head out to sea in pursuit of adventure & sunken treasure. Details

From July 1 | 10:00 AM to 5:45 PM

333 Lakeshore Blvd E, Toronto

$27

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition

From the originators of the Parisian Atelier des Lumières exhibition that has been seen by more than two million visitors worldwide and has inspired the global trendsetting phenomenon of immersive digital art experiences, comes an all-new visually striking achievement that invites audiences to step inside Vincent van Gogh’s most incredible works of art. Details

July 1 to September 30, 2020 – Open Daily

1 Yonge St, Toronto

$34.99 & up

Lmnts Outdoor Studio | Hot Yoga & Fitness Pop-Up

Open 7 days a week, the experience will take place in 50 outdoor private, clear, frameless, geodesic domes, allowing for a personal and relaxing experience – all while maintaining a safe and social distance. Standing 7 ft tall and 12 ft wide, each and every dome offers participants (i.e. ONE individual per dome) with over 110 square feet of private, heated space. Dome temperatures have a level of adjustments using heaters and fans. Do be advised that the dome is designed to produce a greenhouse effect, thus allowing temperatures inside of the dome to rise in excess of 100 degrees Details

June 21 – July 31 | 9 AM – 3:30 PM

Hotel X Toronto, Newfoundland Road, Toronto

$28 to $33 per class

Stayhome Fest

The team behind Wavy is back with Stayhome Fest, a virtual festival filled with 12+ experiences to bring the Summer vibes to you, in the comfort and safety of your own home. Join us from June 30 to July 1 for games, live music, wellness workshops, cooking classes, cocktail making, beer tastings, and more! Details

June 30, 2020 & July 1, 2020 | 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Online & Food Kits Delivered

20

Canada Day at Downey’s Farm

Dress up in your Canada Red & White as here is what you can find at Downey’s Farm on Canada Day: Pick your own strawberries, All things Strawberry! Strawberry Lemonade, Strawberry Donuts, Strawberry Pastries, Strawberry Apple Cider, Pies and more! Winery Stand Open: Strawberry Rhubarb Sangria, Strawberry Apple HARD Cider, Strawberry Wine plus all your other favoritesDetails

Wednesday, July 1 | 7:30 AM – 4 PM

Downey’s Farm Market, 13682 Heart Lake Road, Caledon

Free Admission

Toronto Zoo Safari Drive-Thru

The new Scenic Safari driving route will allow guests to see the Zoo’s animals from the comfort and safety of their own vehicle along a 3.4 kilometres route which takes approximately 45 minutes to one hour. Visitors can drive through areas of the Zoo including Indo-Malaya, African Savanna, Americas and Eurasia. This experience will have minimal to no contact between guests and Zoo staff/animals. This proposed route will allow Zoo guests to have a unique animal viewing experience complemented by pre-recorded audio with educational content to guide them through the experience. Details

Through July 5, 2020

Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale Road, Toronto

$32 &up

Halton Hills’ Canada Day Celebrations

Explore Halton Hills Scavenger Hunt! Oh Canada! The Town is offering activities at a local level too! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram leading up to and on Canada Day for fun facts about our country, inspirational quotes and to reflect on past Canada Day celebrations in Halton Hills. Go on two local scavenger hunts highlighting Acton and Georgetown’s municipal buildings, heritage sites and art! Scavenger hunts are short walking tours of the landmarks and public art of downtown Georgetown and Acton.Details

Scavenger Hunt until July 5

Halton Hills

Free

Canada Day in the Gardens

Celebrate Canada Day in the country’s largest botanical garden! Stroll the historic Rock Garden, experience the new Rose Garden as it comes into bloom, and find picture-perfect views at Laking Garden. Don’t miss the entertainment and Discovery Station in Hendrie Park! Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington

Included with General Admission, Included with Membership

Canada Day Drive-thru Ribfest

Join Rotary Burlington-Lakeshore at Burlington Mall on Canada Day for the very first Drive-Thru Ribfest!! Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Burlington Centre mall Parking lot, 777 Guelph Line, Burlington

Free admission

Movies at 5 Drive-In

Enjoy a movie under the stars. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Dusk

The 5 Drive-In, 2332 Ninth Line, Oakville

$13 – $38

Stardust Drive-in Newmarket

Enjoy a movie under the stars. Choose from Jumanji Next Level, Bloodshot, Invisible Man, The Hunt, Bad Boys For Life -or Becky. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 09:40 PM

Stardust Drive-In, 893 Mt Albert Rd, Sharon

$13 – $38

African Lion Safari Drive-thru

Guests can enjoy the drive through Game Reserves in the comfort of their own vehicle. Get closer than you ever imagined to majestic species from around the world as you drive along 9 kilometres of trail, home to over 1000 birds and animals. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

African Lion Safari, 1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton

$17.95 – $27.95; Prepaid tickets only

Canada Day Run

Participants are encouraged to run, walk, or roll. All participants will receive a free Maple Leaf Face Covering. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Anytime

Where ever you are – location of your choosing

$35 per participant

Visit Toronto Attractions

Fun Things to do during Toronto Reopening Phase

Shopping Malls Open on Canada Day in Greater Toronto Area

Go Hiking

Canada Day Virtual Celebrations, Concerts & Festivals

2020 Canada Day Celebrations – From Ottawa

The Canada Day Daytime Show brings you a virtual tour of the festivities. Join Serena Ryder and Pierre-Yves Lord on a trip to meet talented artists from Yellowknife, Calgary, Winnipeg, Sudbury, Montréal, Québec City and Moncton. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Whole day

Celebration of Citizenship

The Institute for Canadian Citizenship, the Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and MaRS have partnered to host Canada’s first cross-country virtual citizenship ceremony! The ceremony, taking place on July 1, will be a celebration of Canadian resilience and unity, and an opportunity for all Canadians to come together to celebrate and welcome our newest citizens. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 12:00 PM

Canada Day Celebration Kit

As part of National Canada Day festivities, Canadian Heritage in collaboration with partners, has prepared interactive, creative, and educational activities for the whole family. Have fun exploring each activity pack and share your experience using the hashtag #CanadaDay. Details

Anytime

Canad Day Celebrations by City of Toronto

The City of Toronto will help Torontonians mark Canada’s 153rd birthday virtually on Wednesday, July 1 through a livestream show, Canada Day 2020. The show will engage local residents, connect diverse communities and honour COVID-19 frontline workers. Throughout the day, the show will offer a mixture of live and pre-recorded performances streamed on YouTube. Performers will include Haviah Mighty, Gordon Lightfoot, Jully Black, Kardinal Offishall, Choir! Choir! Choir!, Ali Hassan, Cris Derksen, The Next Generation Leahy and more. Canada Day 2020 will feature three livestreamed segments. Details

July 1 | 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Georgina Canada Day

This year, join us virtually from home for a Facebook live Canada Day celebration. There will be performances by local bands, a look at Georgina’s historical archives and lots of entertainment for the kids. Activities include Doo Doo the Clown, Dan the Music Man, the Magic of Aaron Matthews and Trellis circus acts. Then, take part in a cultural dance demonstration or live Canadian trivia! We’ve got you covered this Canada Day! Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 1 PM – 10 PM

East Gwillimbury Celebrates Canada Day

Join us for our first virtual Canada Day Celebration! On July 1, we welcome everyone to tune into our Facebook page at 6 p.m. to view our virtual Canada Day celebration featuring live entertainment and online activities! Leading up to our virtual celebration, you can participate in fun Canada Day themed crafts, activities and fitness exercises to enjoy with the whole family. Our celebration includes: – Singing of the National Anthem O’Canada – Performance by Peyton Garcia, Mini Pop Kids Sensation – Performance by Summer of 69, Bryan Adams Tribute Band – Entertainment by The Fire Guy – History of Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 6 PM – 7:30 PM

Halton Hills’ Canada Day Celebrations

Explore Halton Hills Scavenger Hunt! Oh Canada! The Town is offering activities at a local level too! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram leading up to and on Canada Day for fun facts about our country, inspirational quotes and to reflect on past Canada Day celebrations in Halton Hills. Details

Wednesday, July 1 | Various

Milton’s Canada Day Celebrations

join your neighbours in celebration of our nation’s birthday as this year’s Canada Day festivities go virtual. Follow along July 1 on Facebook and Twitter for online activities, games, contests, surprise guests and local performances. Anthem Sing-a-long: Tune in to 101.3 MYFM and take to your porch at 11AM to sing O’Canada along side your neighbours in the Anthem Sing-a-long. Details

Wednesday, July 1 | 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Canada Day Festivities Aurora

The Town of Aurora’s Canada Day Festivities will be different this year, as some of the components will be offered virtually. There are so many festivities that there will be activities for an entire week! Did you know that in 1969, Aurora officially became Canada’s Birthday Town? Discover the story of how Aurora came to be known as Canada’s Birthday Town by watching the new documentary and visiting the online exhibition. Join us for an NHL20 PS4 Canada Day Tournament! Details

July 1 | Various Times

Brampton’s Canada Day Celebrations

Brampton’s Canada Day celebration traditionally draws thousands of residents and visitors together to celebrate Canada’s birthday. July 1st the City will be doing things a little different and we are pleased you have joined in as Bramptonians celebrate Canada Day online! This year, everyone gets a front row seat to Brampton’s Canada Day stage, from the comfort of their own home. Alectra digital stage will be live online at 5:30 PM and will feature family favourite Juno Award winners Splash’N Boots, Brampton artists and, headlining Juno Award winners Walk Off The Earth. Using the snapd HUB app you can snap Details

Wednesday, July 1 | Noon to 10:00 PM

Canada Day Durham Way

Join us on July 1 as we celebrate Canada Day the Durham Way—an uplifting, virtual celebration of the communities of Durham Region. The virtual event will be a celebration of our multicultural landscape and cultures; exciting performers; one-of-a-kind children’s activities; and musical talent. Details

Wednesday, July 1 | 2 to 5 PM

Mississauga Canada Day Celebration

Rise & Shine, July 1st at 10 am with Global News’ Farah Nasser and ET Canada’s Sangita Patel for an online show featuring interviews and musical performances by some of the biggest names to come from Mississauga. NBA STAR — RJ Barrett MUSICIAN — Johnny Orlando MUSICIAN — Mia Martina MUSICIAN — Fito Blanko MUSICIAN — Mark Pelli (of Magic!) Details

Wednesday, July 01, 2020 | 10:00 AM onwards

Vaughan Celebrates 2020 Canada Day

Join in the fun as Vaughan celebrates its first-ever virtual Canada Day event presented by Greenpark Group and featuring Barenaked Ladies. Tune in to Vaughan.ca/CanadaDay for stellar performances including Kreative In Dance Styles (K.I.D.S.), Mini Pop Kids, Comedian Susan Stewart, The Free Label, and Spin Starlets & Dr. Draw. Festivities also include a Kids’ Corner, celebrity shout-outs, and Official Welcome by Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council and other notable dignitaries, as well as community video montages. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 – 05:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Markham Canada Day Celebration

This year’s virtual celebration of Markham’s Canada Day will offer a fun-filled day of activities and engagements for the whole family. We will be broadcasting: The National Canada Day celebrations online at 1 and 8 p.m. A livestream of the Canada Day Drumming Canada-wide drumming circle at 2 p.m. All-day entertainment will include: Greetings from Markham’s Mayor, Council and elected officials Magic shows with Doo-Doo the Clown A “Learn to Draw” workshop series Four interactive trivia contests between 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Watch Markham’s ‘O Canada’ tribute video featuring people from all over Markham singing O Canada to mark Details

July 1, 2020 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Oakville’s Canada Day Celebration

We invite you to enjoy musical performances, Canada Day themed challenges, a town-wide singing of O Canada, virtual fireworks display, and more! Enjoy Mighty Mike, the 1920s themed strongman with an urban flare, Oakville Public Library Spelling Bee, Burloak Theatre Group Performance, Oakville Improv Performance, Oakville Improv Performance,Oakville Museum Historical Tour,Get lit with Fireguy, the Guiness world record holder for “Most Torches Extinguished By Fire Eating in 1 Minute” and more!Details

July 1, 2020 | 09:00 AM – 8:50 PM

Burlington Virtual Canada Day Celebrations

Tune in for special events online, musical guests (by video) and interactive activities you can engage in while practicing physical distancing. Please see the Canada Day Celebration schedule below as well as the pre-Canada Day activities. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Virtual Q107 Canada Day Picnic

Celebrate our country’s birthday with free virtual tribute bands paying homage to AC/DC, the Tragically Hip, Journey, and more and virtual fireworks to cap off the night! Grab your favourite drink and Canada Day swag and get ready for a night full of unreal programming…all from the comfort of your own home! Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Canada Day House Party

Canadian DJ Skratch Bastid will host the first ever virtual Canada Day House Party, featuring a diverse, all-Canadian line-up with acts like Sam Roberts Band, Cadence Weapon, Dean Brody, Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine, Tobi and more! The virtual event will be in benefit of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 3:00 PM

Guild Alive with Culture Online Arts Festival

2020 Guild Alive with Culture Arts Festival will be ONLINE starting July 1st, 2020. The Guild Alive with Culture Arts Festival Committee is proud to support all our Artisan Artists who have over the years made our festival one of the best events in Southern Ontario. Please join us to make your purchases and support them. Details

July 1 to September 1, 2020

World premiere of Vivian Fung’s Prayer

The world premiere of JUNO Award-winning Canadian composer Vivian Fung’s Prayer will premiere on CBC Music on Canada Day. Details

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 7:00 AM ET

Online

Free

Canada Day Drumming Virtual Celebration

Enjoy 6-minute simultaneous drumming. Details

Wednesday, JULY 1, 2020 | 2:00 PM

Various locations across Canada

Register to participate