Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge

It's time for some Major League Dragon Boat racing along Toronto's inner harbour for the Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge from September 7-8, 2024.

From the GWN Dragon Boat website, "Marking the end of the season for many, this marquee event gives crews the chance to go out with a bang, celebrating with two days of racing in downtown Toronto. Running for over 25 years, this classic festival is the granddaddy event of the MLDB series and a highlight of the racing season, with teams coming from all over Canada and the US.  We are pleased to announce that the Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge is a DBC Race Series Event. 

The Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge is held on the Western Beaches Watercourse in downtown Toronto's Marilyn Bell Park. This venue has been a host to a number of elite dragon boat competitions, including the 2006 IDBF World Club Crew Championships, 2008 Dragon Boat Canada National Championships, and the 2011 ICF Club Crew Dragon Boat World Championships."

Dragon Boat racing is exploding in Toronto as teams gather for some intense exercise and fellowship, often raising money for charity. Toronto's waterfront has plenty of spots for Boat racing, protected by the harbour wall and away from wake boats.

Taste of the Kingsway 2024

Bloor Street on the east side of Toronto is hosting the 26th annual Taste of the Kingsway street festival from September 6-8, 2024. You can find amusement rides, entertainment and lots of vendors along 
Bloor Street West from Prince Edward Drive to Montgomery Street.

From the Kingsway BIA website, "Join us at South Etobicoke's largest street festival for a weekend of food, music and family entertainment. As the proud supporter of official charity partner Campfire Circle, we have an exciting lineup of activities and attractions that will delight visitors of all ages!

Indulge your taste buds with international cuisine and beverages at The Kingsway’s renowned restaurant scene, extended patios and street vendor market. For music lovers, the REMAX Professionals main stage will feature talented artists from all over Ontario including Saturday night headliner Elton Rohn and don’t forget to stop by the REMAX Professionals Feature Lounge on Thompson Ave!

Quench your thirst with #FreshGLB at the Great Lakes Brewery Main Stage Beverage Garden and take a stroll to check out the TD Humbervale Entertainment Zone for a variety of talented local performers. Don't forget to enjoy a beverage at the Humbervale Beverage garden brought to you by Nickle 9 Distillery."

Waiting for Mayor Olivia Chow to show up

Classic cars on Brentwood Road North

Main stage schedule for Saturday and Sunday

TIFF and the TIFF Festival Street 2024

TIFF is back in the Six and it also starts off with the street festival on King Street in the entertainment district. The popular movie festival runs September 5 to 15, 2024 while the 8th year of the street festival is only from September 5 to 8.

King Street West has already been closed down between University Ave and Peter St for the 4 day festival,  along with the adjacent streets connecting to King, as crews and food trucks set up for the festival 

A big celebration is planned on Thursday for 40 years of Tragically Hip including a free sing along with Choir! Choir! Choir!

From the TIFF website, "Kicking off the excitement on opening day is the World Premiere of The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal from producer-director Mike Downie — brother of Gord Downie, who alongside Rob Baker, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois, and Gord Sinclair went on to make music that defined Canada to the world, and more importantly, Canada to Canadians. Following the screening of the four-part docu-series, Choir! Choir! Choir! will lead a giant outdoor sing-a-long from the Royal Alexandra Theatre onto Festival Street to celebrate 40 years of The Tragically Hip, presented by Prime Video. Fans are invited to join this unforgettable moment at the Amazon Music Bus on John St. (between King St. and Wellington St.) on Thursday, September 5, 4:30pm–5:45pm. Approximate start time is 5:00pm, exact timing is subject to change."

Besides the fun on King Street there is always a chance to meet a movie star in town for the movie festival. Some fans wait for this event all year so they can stake out celebrity hotspots, meet their friends and come away with photos or autographs of the stars. There will also be free movie screenings and activities in David Pecaut Square during the run of the movie festival.