The Toronto Caribbean Carnival has events from August 1 to August 4, 2024 with the Grand Parade on Saturday, August 3 starting in Exhibition Place. The parade route is as follows.
"The Grand Parade will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The parade will depart Exhibition Place Grounds at Princes' Boulevard, to Canada Boulevard, to westbound Lake Shore Boulevard West. The parade will travel westbound along Lake Shore Boulevard West and will turn approximately 100 metres west of Jameson Avenue and then travel eastbound on Lake Shore Boulevard West. The masquerade bands will return to Exhibition Place at British Columbia Road." Additional details can be found on the TPS media release.
To cheer on Canadian Athletes in the 2024 Olympics you can attend the free Team Canada FanFest at CF Shops at Don Mills August 3-5, from 10am daily. "Team Canada FanFest will offer Olympic fans the opportunity to watch the Games with family and friends, Olympic athlete appearances, and live performances featuring Canadian music artists. Fans will also be able to experience Olympic sports, and engage with a roster of exciting and immersive Team Canada partner activations. Team Canada FanFest will be hosted live by two-time Olympic champion Catriona Le May Doan, alongside Olympians Gilmore Junio (Calgary), Cynthia Appiah (Toronto), and Maxime Dufour-Lapointe (Montreal)."
I was intrigued with a Saturday event called the "Toronto Gone Wild Exhibition" but it totally wasn't what I expected.
Additionally the City has released the following information and links regarding fun activities and attractions for this August Civic long weekend.
City Beaches
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:
• Swimming only when lifeguards are on duty and within supervised swimming areas.
• Staying within arm’s reach of children who are in or near water.
• Never swimming alone or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Staying hydrated, wearing sunscreen and limiting exposure to heat and sun.
• Calling 911 in case of emergency.
Find more information and a map with all the beaches on the City’s Beaches webpage: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/beaches-gardens-attractions/beaches/.
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: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/program-activities/swim-water-activities/swimming-water-play/.
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:
• Be patient and plan ahead
• Plan travel during non-peak hours – the ferry is busiest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. when heading to the islands, and from 5:30 to 9 p.m. for return trips to the city, especially from Centre Island.
• Buy tickets online before heading to the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. Online ticket holders enter the terminal through a separate line during busy travel times.
More information about ferry services including online ticket purchases please visit the City’s Toronto Ferries webpage: http://toronto.ca/ferries.
Community Centres and Indoor Pools
Indoor pools and community centres (https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/parks-and-recreation-facilities/parks-and-community-recreation-centres-map/) 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: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/beaches-gardens-attractions/gardens-and-horticulture/conservatories/.
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: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/cultural-centres-galleries/.
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:
• online by visiting the individual course page
• by phone by calling the golf course
More information is available on the City’s Golf webpage: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/program-activities/sports/golf/.
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: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/beaches-gardens-attractions/zoos-farms/.
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: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/beaches-gardens-attractions/zoos-farms/riverdalefarm/.
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:
• Saturday, August 3: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Farmer’s Market 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sunday, August 4: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 5: Closed
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: https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/tennis/index.html.
More information can also be found on the City’s Pickleball Court webpage: https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/pickleball-court/index.html.
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 (http://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/exhibits-events). 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. (Note: Fort York has the Summer Experience on Saturday from 11am till 5pm with site grounds open at 10am. Your visit to the historic site could take in tours, musket demonstrations and more. The fort is open on the Civic holiday and closed Tuesday.)
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 (https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/) 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: http://www.tpl.ca/downloads.
TTC
The TTC will operate on its Holiday service schedule on the Civic Holiday. More information is available on the TTC webpage: http://www.ttc.ca/.
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: https://www.torontozoo.com/.
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."
• Swimming only when lifeguards are on duty and within supervised swimming areas.
• Staying within arm’s reach of children who are in or near water.
• Never swimming alone or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Staying hydrated, wearing sunscreen and limiting exposure to heat and sun.
• Calling 911 in case of emergency.
Find more information and a map with all the beaches on the City’s Beaches webpage: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/beaches-gardens-attractions/beaches/.
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: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/program-activities/swim-water-activities/swimming-water-play/.
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:
• Be patient and plan ahead
• Plan travel during non-peak hours – the ferry is busiest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. when heading to the islands, and from 5:30 to 9 p.m. for return trips to the city, especially from Centre Island.
• Buy tickets online before heading to the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. Online ticket holders enter the terminal through a separate line during busy travel times.
More information about ferry services including online ticket purchases please visit the City’s Toronto Ferries webpage: http://toronto.ca/ferries.
Community Centres and Indoor Pools
Indoor pools and community centres (https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/parks-and-recreation-facilities/parks-and-community-recreation-centres-map/) 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: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/beaches-gardens-attractions/gardens-and-horticulture/conservatories/.
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: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/cultural-centres-galleries/.
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:
• online by visiting the individual course page
• by phone by calling the golf course
More information is available on the City’s Golf webpage: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/program-activities/sports/golf/.
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: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/beaches-gardens-attractions/zoos-farms/.
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: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/beaches-gardens-attractions/zoos-farms/riverdalefarm/.
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:
• Saturday, August 3: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Farmer’s Market 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sunday, August 4: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 5: Closed
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: https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/tennis/index.html.
More information can also be found on the City’s Pickleball Court webpage: https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/pickleball-court/index.html.
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 (http://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/exhibits-events). 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. (Note: Fort York has the Summer Experience on Saturday from 11am till 5pm with site grounds open at 10am. Your visit to the historic site could take in tours, musket demonstrations and more. The fort is open on the Civic holiday and closed Tuesday.)
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 (https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/) 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: http://www.tpl.ca/downloads.
TTC
The TTC will operate on its Holiday service schedule on the Civic Holiday. More information is available on the TTC webpage: http://www.ttc.ca/.
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: https://www.torontozoo.com/.
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."
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