CANADA DAY FESTIVITIES

Where you can find Canada Day celebrations

Mel Lastman Square — The city is hosting a free official celebration of Canada’s 151st birthday at Mel Lastman Square, starting at 5 p.m. and ending at 10:30 p.m. with a fireworks finale. There will be performances from Kristin Fung, Los Poetas, and Shakura S’Aida on the main stage.

Canada Day at Thomson Memorial Park — This event promises fun for all ages, with the day kicking off with a pancake breakfast and a slo-pitch senior’s game at 10 a.m. The event will have live entertainment beginning at 10:30 a.m., rides, crafts, and a wildlife exhibition. A Canada Day parade will start at 4 p.m. on Brimley Rd.

Where to see fireworks on Canada Day

As always, there will be firework displays across the city in celebration of the country’s special day. Those looking to take in a show can check out:

Woodbine Park/Ashbridge’s Bay Park, beginning at 9:30 p.m.

Downsview Park, beginning at dusk

Milliken Park, beginning at 10 p.m.

Amesbury Park, beginning at 9:45 p.m.

Etobicoke Centennial Park, beginning at 10 p.m.

Stan Wadlow Park, beginning at 10 p.m. Weston Lions Park, beginning at 10 p.m.

What’s closed on Sunday

Canada Post, banks, government offices, Toronto Public libraries

What’s open on Sunday

LCBO, the Beer Store (some exceptions), Yorkdale Mall, Scarborough Town Centre, Fairview Mall, Sherway Gardens, Dufferin Mall, Bayview Village Shopping Centre, grocery store hours will vary depending on the location.