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Canada Day 2025: What's open and what's closed in Toronto

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Several services, shopping malls and venues will be closed on Canada Day. But Tuesday doesn't have to be boring. Here's a list of what there is to do.

A red and white Canada flag flies on a flag pole with a blue sky in the background.

A Canadian flag is seen flying in the wind. As Canadians gear up to celebrate Canada Day, multiple events and activities are planned across the city of Toronto. (Dave Baxter/CBC)

The 158th anniversary of Confederation lands on a Tuesday this year and while there's a chance of showers this Canada Day, there's plenty of celebrating to be done.

Here's a look at the festivities happening across Toronto and what will be closed for business this Canada Day.

will once again host the city's famous fireworks display on July 1 at 10 p.m. But this year, they'll last one whole minute longer, running all the way until 10:15 p.m.

Several other parks will hold 15-minute firework shows at 10 p.m. on Canada Day, including , , and .

This year, Toronto's will hold fireworks at 10:45 p.m. But for those looking to start celebrating earlier in the day, the waterfront cultural space will offer free and ticketed programming, ranging from music, to an outdoor marketplace, food and comedy from 12 p.m. onwards.

in North York will also be hosting free programming leading up to its firework celebration at 10 p.m. Children can enjoy a Kids Zone with jumping castles, face painting and crafts until 8 p.m. and parents can enjoy a food and local vendor fair until 9:30 p.m.

In Mississauga, there will be three different ways to enjoy the fireworks.

will host a street festival with amusement rides, performers and vendors. Attendees can end off the festivities with fireworks over the lake at 10 p.m. 

Mississauga's will also host an evening full of events, including a performance by Connor Price and DJ ELEV8. They'll end it off with fireworks at 10 p.m.

Lastly, the Streetsville BIA will present a flag raising ceremony, followed by a drone show and fireworks at 10 p.m. at . 

Fireworks explode above LeBreton Flats Park on Canada Day, in Ottawa, on Monday, July 1, 2024.

There are plenty of fireworks displays to choose from in and around Toronto this year. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)

The will have free admission on Canada Day, though all its reservable tickets were quickly taken online. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Similarly, the will open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The will be lit in red and white July 1 and will operate with its regular hours. However, visitors are advised to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages, as a union lockout means there will be no food or beverage services available.

will open regular hours on Tuesday. 

The will celebrate Canada Day with extended hours, open from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

will open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. To honour Canada's inauguration in 1867, the aquarium will be offering 1,867 tickets per day for a discounted price of $18.67 from Saturday until Tuesday. The tickets are only available on-site. 

will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Attendees can expect live music, authentic Canadian food and street performers from 12 p.m. onwards. Fireworks took place on Monday.

The is open July 1 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. will also open on Canada Day at 9 a.m., but will close at 5 p.m.

All city-run outdoor pools are open and operating on a full summer schedule. Public pools will open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., while splash pads will operate from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Ferry service to and from Toronto's Centre Island will operate fully on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.

The following Toronto History Museums will be open Canada Day, with free admission, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

All other history museum locations will be closed on Tuesday.

 

How Toronto is gearing up to celebrate Canada Day

From free festivals to fireworks, there are a variety of events in Toronto taking place throughout the city Tuesday. CBC's Clara Pasieka breaks down what Torontonians can expect this Canada Day.

The will be closed on Tuesday.

All branches will be closed on Canada Day.

The and Vaughan Mills will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., while Square One will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The following shopping malls will be closed: 

Canada Post will be closed on Canada Day, with no mail collection or delivery.

Most bank branches and major grocery stores will be closed on Tuesday.

TTC service will begin at 6 a.m. on July 1 and close at 2 a.m. on July 2. Any routes that do not normally open on Sunday will be closed on Canada Day.

To accommodate riders hoping to attend fireworks displays, the public transit agency will be increasing subway service on Lines 1 and 2. Service will also be increased for the 509 and 510 streetcars and the 92 Woodbine and 22 Coxwell bus routes. 

Metrolinx GO Trains will operate on a Saturday schedule on Tuesday.

Gabriela Silva Ponte has been with CBC Toronto Local News since January 2025, at first in an internship capacity and afterwards as an Editorial Assistant. Previously, she worked in Portuguese media, CBC Dragons' Den and her university's school newspaper and radio station. She graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Journalism and minors in Criminology and Politics. You can reach her at [email protected].

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