Toronto Celebrates Canada’s 150th

 Dozens of Canada 150 Celebrations the First Weekend of July and  Beyond Check out the line up of Canada Day celebrations going on in our Toronto.  We love history, walking tours, multiculturalism, food, dance, film, music, of course fireworks and so much more.  The celebrations extend well beyond this one weekend we gather to rejoice in having this amazing place to call home. Where: Throughout … Continue reading Toronto Celebrates Canada’s 150th

Enjoy and Learn About Nature in the City

Get a Refreshing Break on a Family Oriented Nature Walk in High Park The High Park Nature Centre offers fun Drop-in Family Nature Walks, no registration required. Wondering what you might see there? There is a diversity of insects and small animals, including birds that are most commonly seen in High Park and huge range of plants.  Having served the community for more than 100 years, this Centre continues … Continue reading Enjoy and Learn About Nature in the City

Icefest Yorkville

Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with Bloor-Yorkville at the 12th annual Icefest! At Icefest this weekend Yorkville will be transformed into a showcase of incredible ice sculptures and live ice carving demonstrations, for the entire family to enjoy. This year’s theme will celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary. The sculptures will use  20,000 lbs. of crystal clear ice made into sculptures inspired by the celebration of Canada’s birthday. Where: Village of Yorkville Park, at … Continue reading Icefest Yorkville

Wellness and Support Programs and Services for Everyone in Ontario

Community Health Centres throughout Ontario provide a wide range of programs to  improve physical, emotional, social and economic well being of individuals Centres also connect people to medical services and other programs. These are some the programs and services they may offer: managing chronic disease nutrition artiistic expression for stress reduction living well in community with mental illness laughter for wellness gathering with fellow knitters practicing English … Continue reading Wellness and Support Programs and Services for Everyone in Ontario

Active Toronto

Active Life in Toronto Free for All Toronto Public Health has put together a calendar of free activities and events for your active lifestyle.  From yoga, guided walks, music festivals, gardening and much in the great outdoors, there is something for people of all ages and abilities.  Search by type of activity. Where: various locations across Toronto. Search by location. When:  something going on everyday. … Continue reading Active Toronto

High Park Zoo

Small Up Close Zoo High Park Zoo is a laid back place to visit with small children to have an up close experience animals in a natural park setting.  Please don’t feed the animals or disturb them. If you want to experience feeding animals head to the llama pen weekends and statutory holidays 11:30 am to 2:00 pm (April until the end of October).  There is a small fee for … Continue reading High Park Zoo

Enjoy Canada Day Long Weekend!

YIPPEE!  It’s the Canada Day Long Weekend with So Much to Enjoy in Toronto blogTo has the best of what is on in Toronto this Canada Day long weekend laid out for you to choose from music, dance, fireworks, food, PRIDE, festivals and markets.  Fun for all ages! Where:  waterfront, parks, public squares.  See event links above for details. When:  morning to night time. Cost: most free … Continue reading Enjoy Canada Day Long Weekend!

Harbourfront Centre Hosts More Than 4,000 Events Annually

Harbourfront Centre’s 10-acre waterfront site visited by more than 17.5 million people annually. Why not join us there? Outdoor movies, music, food, literature, theatre, art, lectures, crafts,skating and much more at the Harbourfront Centre for you to enjoy. Where: 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto. When:check the What’s on calendar to find out what is on today and Festival and Events. Cost: most free, check event details. Continue reading Harbourfront Centre Hosts More Than 4,000 Events Annually

Arts Events in 33 Parks

Toronto Arts Foundation Stages Free Arts Activities in Parks Throughout the Summer See giant puppets, music, dance, storytelling, carnival, theatre, movies and much more available for the whole family to enjoy. Where: 33 parks in the City of Toronto. Search for event by location. When: Most in June, July, August, with a few in September. Search for event by date. Cost: free, some events ask for … Continue reading Arts Events in 33 Parks