Toronto

Mel Lastman Square

Yonge North York BIA hosts its Canada Day Celebration providing a thrilling day with a food and vendor fair, free arts and crafts, face painting, performances, and lots of fun activities

There will also be a free kids zone with jumping castles, inflatables riders, activity stations, and a dazzling fireworks display to close the evening.

Where: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St, North York

When: July 1st, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Downsview Park

Downsview Park hosts its annual epic Canada’s Day celebration with live entertainment, performances games for kids, inflatables, vendors, food trucks, and so much more

Where: 70 Canuck Ave, North York

When: July 1st, 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Stan Wadlow Park

The East York Toronto Canada Day Festival returns with a full day Canada’s Day celebration with family friendly day time activities and a free fireworks display

Where: Stan Wadlow Park, 373 Cedarvale Ave/Cosburn Ave

When: July 1st, 10:30 am – 11:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Harbourfront Centre

Harbourfront Centre provides a full day of music, an outdoor marketplace showcasing 100% Canadian-made goods, live performances and community pride by the lake. There will be a full line-up of free and ticketed programming in music, dance, comedy, food and family-friendly activities closing up with a dazzling fireworks show at 10:45 pm

Where: Harbourfront Centre, Queens Quay W

When: July 1st, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:45 pm

Centennial Park

There will be a free fireworks display at Centennial Park in Etobicoke at 10:00 pm. Also, Toronto Ribfest occurs at the same day in the Park

Where: Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Rd

When: July 1st

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Milliken Park

If you live around the Toronto’s East End area, you can check out the epic fireworks celebration at the Milliken Park in Scarborough.

Where: Milliken Park, 5555 Steeles Ave E, Scarborough

When: July 1st

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Ashbridges Bay Park

Ashbridges Bay Park will feature a15 minute dazzling Fireworks display over Ashbridges Bay on Toronto’s eastern waterfront.

Where: Ashbridges Bay Park, 1561 Lake Shore Blvd E

When: July 1st

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Amesbury Park

Complete your Canada Day experience in the park with a free fireworks display. Please note there are many daytime activities in the park as well.

Where: Amesbury Park, 151 Culford Rd

When: July 1st

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Rest of the GTA

Ajax

Ajax Downs

The Town of Ajax hosts its Canada Day Celebration providing a variety of activities including cultural performances, children’s games and activities, interactive experiences, live entertainment, community booths & marketplace, sensory zone, food vendors, beer vendors and a special fireworks finale at 10 p.m.

Where: Ajax Downs, 50 Alexander’s Crossing

When: July 1st, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Aurora

Lambert Willson Park & Aurora Family Leisure Complex

The Town of Aurora celebrates Canada’s birthday with lots of fun activities starting with a parade at 10:00 am, lots of fun activities, including performances and games then capping off with fireworks at 10 p.m

Where: Lambert Willson Park, 115 &135 Industrial Parkway North

When: July 1st, 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Bowmanville/Clarington

Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex

Come out and celebrate Canada Day with an evening packed with entertainment, activities, and good times with friends and family in the Bowmanville Area.

End the night with a bang—fireworks light up the sky at 10 p.m.!

Where: Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex,

When: July 1st, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Brampton

Chinguacousy Park

This year, Brampton celebrates Canada’s Day in country at Chinguacousy Park. There will be live music, delicious eats, engaging activities and a spectacular fireworks display presented by Tim Hortons at 10:00 pm

Where: Chinguacousy Park

When: July 1st, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Burlington

Spencer Smith Park

The City of Burlington celebrates Canada’s Day at the Spencer Smith Park on July 1st starting with a Canada Day 5K Run. There will lots of fun activities throughout the day with yoga in the park, a vendor market, drone show culminating with a fireworks finale at 10:00 pm

Where: Spencer Smith Park,

When: July 1st, 8:30 am – 10:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

East Gwillimbury

Mount Albert Lions Community Centre

The Town of East Gwillimbury hosts its Canada Day celebration with fun activities, live music and delicious food and treats to enjoy! There will be fireworks at 10:00 pm

Where: Mount Albert Lions Community Centre, East Gwillimbury

When: July 1st, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Georgina

Mount Albert Lions Community Centre

The Town of Georgina hosts its Canada Day celebration at the ROC and Georgina Village Museum from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. for a celebration like no other! There will be live music, delicious food and fun activities for all ages. Don’t miss out on the firework show to cap off an amazing day at 10 p.m.

Where: Recreational Outdoor Campus, 26749 Civic Centre Rd, Keswick

When: July 1st, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Markham

Markham Centre

The City of Markham hosts an action packed day planned for the whole family to enjoy including free:

• Entertainment,

• Children’s activities,

• Inflatable activities,

• Fireworks,

• Onsite parking,

• And more!

Where: Markham Centre (Birchmount Rd./Enterprise Blvd.), Markham

When: July 1st, 3:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Mississauga

Celebration Square

The City of Mississauga celebrates Canada Day at the Celebration Square in the heart of Mississauga with live entertainment, performances, family and fun activities, 25+ food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks finale at 10:00 pm.

Where: Celebration Square

When: July 1st

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Streetsville Village Square

Streetsville BIA hosts its Canada Day celebration in the heart of the Village for providing music, community spirit, a drone show and family friendly activities.

Where: Streetsville Village Square (213 Queen St. S, Mississauga) and Memorial Park (335 Church Street)

When: July 1st, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Barge at Credit River

The Port Credit BIA hosts its fun Canada Day Celebration featuring fun activities, live music, performances, a kids zone, culminating in a symphony of fireworks to end the night

Where: Barge at Credit River, Mississauga

When: July 1st, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Newcastle

Memorial Park

The Newcastle BIA hosts their Canada’s celebration with a street festival providing great food, live performances, a community parade, entertainment and fireworks at dusk.

Where: Memorial Park, Newcastle

When: July 1st, 12:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: Dusk

Newmarket

Riverwalk Commons and George Richardson Park

The Town of Newmarket celebrates Canada Day with their annual Tim Hortons Canada Day Festival featuring:

• Live concerts at Riverwalk Commons

• Food vendors including a licensed area and BBQ managed by the North Newmarket Lions Club

• Rides on the Tim Hortons Express Train

• Roaming busker entertainment

• Busker circle shows

• Vendors

• Facepainting

• and more!

Where: Riverwalk Commons (200 Doug Duncan Drive) and George Richardson Park (Bayview Pkwy)

When: July 1st,

• 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Riverwalk Commons)

• 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm (George Richardson Park)

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:10 pm

Oakville

Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park

The Town of Oakville hosts its Canada’s Day celebration with community performances, interactive cultural displays, sports activities, crafts, face painting, strolling entertainers, delicious food trucks, and a dazzling fireworks display over Lake Ontario

Where: Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park

When: July 1st, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Oshawa

Lakeview Park

The City of Oshawa celebrates Canada’s Day with Midday rides, family-friendly entertainment, lots of fun activities and beautiful array of fireworks at Lakeview Park, Oshawa presented by Tribute Communities at 10 p.m.

Where: Lakeview Park, 55 Lakeview Park Ave.

When: July 1st, 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Pickering

Esplanade Park and Kinsmen Park

Join the City of Pickering to celebrate Canada in Esplanade Park for a vibrant celebration of Canada Day, featuring exciting activities, live entertainment, delicious food vendors, and engaging community group activations.

After, continue celebrations at the annual Canada Day Concert in Kinsmen Park. Enjoy live music on the big stage, food trucks, fireworks, and lots of fun for all ages pm and the firework finale at 10:00 pm!

Where: Esplanade Park(1 The Esplanade, Pickering) and Kinsmen Park(705 Sandy Beach Road, Pickering)

When: July 1st,

• 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

• 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Richmond Hill

Richmond Green Park

The City of Richmond Hill celebrates the nation’s birthday with a full day of live entertainment on multiple stages, a licensed area, artist exhibits, an amusement area, and a variety of activities, crafts, contests and a fireworks show at 10:00 pm

Where: Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill

When: July 1st, 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Scugog

Palmer Park

The Township of Scugog celebrates Canada Day 2025 in Palmer Park providing unforgettable fun and entertainment. Their celebrations kick off at 10:30 a.m. with a parade through Historic Downtown Port Perry, featuring our annual “Vettes for Vets”, along with antique cars, local athletes, bands, and more.

Where: Palmer Park, 175 Water St, Port Perry

When: July 1st, 10:30 am

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Stouffville

Stouffville Memorial Park

Join the Town of Stouffville at the Memorial Park for an unforgettable evening of festivities with delicious food trucks and Canada themed activations. Enjoy complimentary glitter tattoos, as well as the The Blackboard Blues Band. The event will end with a spectacular fireworks show that will light up the sky in a symphony of colors at 9:30 PM, showcasing the pride and spirit of our great Country.

Where: Stouffville Memorial Park

When: July 1st, 10:30 am

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 9:30 pm

Vaughan

Canada’s Wonderland

Canada’s Wonderland hosts their fireworks displays on June 30th during the long weekend

Where: Canada’s Wonderland, 9580 Jane St, Vaughan

When: June 30th

Admission: Priced.

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

Whitby

Victoria Fields

The Town of Whitby celebrates Canada’s Day with a fireworks show at 10:00 pm

Where: Victoria Fields, Whitby

When: July 1st, 10:00 pm

Admission: Free

Fireworks Display Time: 10:00 pm

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