Monthly Archive for June, 2009

Canada Day in Toronto

While many Canada Day activities in Toronto have been cancelled due to the ongoing labour dispute, there are still several events taking place to celebrate the holiday:

In addition, the  Canada Day Jam at Woodbine Park, previously reported among those events that have been cancelled, is still going ahead as scheduled.

Or venture out and celebrate with friends/family in the 905.   Mississauga is staging a day long bash at the City Centre.    Mississauga Transit will be providing free service on all routes, July 1, from noon until midnight.

Have a safe and enjoyable Canada Day!

Canada Day Celebration at Queen’s Park

Come celebrate Canada’s 142nd birthday at the annual Queen’s Park Canada Day celebrations.

The festivities will run from 11am-5pm, with an afternoon filled with live entertainment, carnival games, children’s activities and more.

Visit ontario.ca/canadaday for further details.

Canada Day Celebration at Downsview Park

Downsview Park’s Canada Day Celebration, Wednesday July 1, 11am to 11pm, will feature free amusement rides and games, petting zoo, buskers, historical reenactments and more.   End the night with a spectacular fireworks show  scheduled for 10pm.

Visit downsviewpark.ca for further details.

Free Screening of H2Oil at Bloor Cinema

Olivia Chow, MP for Trinity-Spadina, is hosting a screening of H2Oil at the Bloor Cinema, followed by a panel discussion, on Monday July 6, at 7pm.

Visit oliviachow.ca or call 416-533-2710 to rsvp.

CHIN Picnic 2009

The 43rd Annual CHIN International Picnic takes place at Exhibition Place, July 1st, 4th, & 5th.

The event is a celebration of Toronto’s diversity and will feature a shopping bazaar, midway rides and plenty of free entertainment.