The City of Toronto is pleased to offer a wide range of fun activities and attractions for residents and visitors to enjoy over the Civic holiday long weekend.
City Beaches
Soak up some sun and enjoy one of the city’s beaches this long weekend. The City encourages residents and visitors to enjoy the water safely this weekend by:
Find more information and a map with all the beaches on the City’s Beaches webpage.
Outdoor pools, wading pools and splash pads
Outdoor pools, splash pads and wading pools are all great options to stay cool this summer and will be open throughout the weekend and on Monday. More information about outdoor pools, wading pools and splash pads including hours of operation are available on the City’s Swimming & Water Play webpage.
Toronto Island Park
Toronto Island Park is a popular destination and like many other major attractions will be busy this weekend. The City strongly encourages residents and visitors to:
More information about ferry services including online ticket purchases please visit the City’s Toronto Ferries webpage.
Community Centres and Indoor Pools
Indoor pools and community centres will be open Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, but will be closed on Monday, August 5.
Conservatories & greenhouses
Allan Gardens Conservatory and Centennial Park Conservatory are free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this long weekend. More information is available on the City’s Conservatories webpage.
Cultural Centres
Cultural Centres will be operating on limited weekend hours and closed on Monday, August 5. More information including hours of operation is available on the City’s Cultural Centres & Galleries webpage.
Golf at municipal courses
Toronto’s five municipal golf courses are open daily throughout the long weekend. Golfers are encouraged to book in advance. Tee times can be booked:
More information is available on the City’s Golf webpage.
High Park Animal Display
The High Park Animal Display will be open to visitors from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. all weekend. Residents and visitors are reminded that roads within High Park are closed to vehicular traffic on weekends and holidays. More information is available on the City’s Zoos & Farms webpage.
Riverdale Farm
Admission is free to Riverdale Farm which will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the long weekend. More information is available on the City’s Riverdale Farm webpage.
St. Lawrence Market
On Sunday, August 4, the Taste of the Caribbean Festival will fill Market Street with the food, crafts and culture of the Caribbean. Visit the vendors and enjoy live music from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The St. Lawrence Market and the Saturday Farmer’s Market will be open during the Civic Holiday long weekend for regular business hours:
Tennis and pickleball courts
Public tennis and pickleball courts will be available for use across the city throughout the long weekend. Players are asked to share the courts by limiting their play time to half-hour intervals if others are waiting to use them.
More information about public courts is available on the City’s Tennis Court Listing webpage.
More information can also be found on the City’s Pickleball Court webpage.
Toronto History Museums
Toronto History Museums sites are open on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free activities and programs through the weekend. More information at the City’s Festival and Events calendar. Fort York is open on Monday, August 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All other museum sites are closed on August 5.
Toronto Public Library
All Toronto Public Library branches will be closed on Sunday August 4 and Monday, August 5. Visit the Toronto Public Library webpage for a complete list of branches and hours of operation.
Residents are encouraged to download and stream eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, newspapers, movies and music by visiting the eBooks & Online content webpage on the Toronto Public Library webpage.
TTC
The TTC will operate on its Holiday service schedule on the Civic Holiday. More information is available on the TTC webpage.
Toronto Zoo
Guests can join the Toronto Zoo in celebrating the ‘50 Day ZOObilee Countdown’ to its 50th birthday on Thursday, August 15.
More information including details about the 50th anniversary celebration, hours of operation and ticket information is available on the Toronto Zoo’s website.
Important Reminder about Fireworks
The August Civic Holiday is not a designated fireworks day. Residents are only permitted to set off fireworks on their property if they have obtained a permit from Toronto Fire Services. Fireworks are not allowed in City parks or on beaches, balconies, streets, parking lots or other private property.
The misuse or illegal sale of fireworks can be reported to 311 by phone or by submitting a service request on the City’s 311 webpage. More information about fireworks rules is available on the City’s Fireworks webpage.
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