By Morgan Dumas and Diti Dumas
With Canada Day quickly approaching, deciding where to take your friends and family to view the most enjoyable fireworks show of the city can be quite the challenging task. Before making your final decision, visit: www.toronto.ca/labour-relations/index.htm to ensure your fireworks display of choice is still happening.
A Wonder of Fireworks at Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland, located just north of Toronto, will be hosting a fireworks show at 10pm on Canada Day like none other. Designed by FX WORXS, one of Canada’s leading creators of pyrotechnics, fire works and special events. The show is planned to feature 4000 explosions and customized fireworks designed just for Wonderland. As an added bonus, the show will be set to music which will feature some of Canada’s biggest hits. Canada Day Fireworks are included in the park’s admission and it is an event you and your family won’t want to miss.
Ontario Place’s Fireworks Extravaganza
On July 1st, Ontario Place will be in the midst of its Canada Dry Festival of Fire which includes three themed nights of firework displays. On these days (June 27th, July 1st and July 4th), Ontario Place’s attractions will be open from 10am-9pm (8pm for the water park) and the grounds will remain open until 11pm with regular admission prices in effect. If you don’t want to visit Ontario Place during the day you can purchase a ticket for the reserved bleacher seating during the displays of fireworks. For a less costly evening, you can park or walk nearby Ontario Place and keep your eyes focused on the sky to see the spectacular show.
Downsview Park
Canada Day activities will start first thing in the morning at Downsview Park (located east of Allen Rd. and north of Wilson ave.) including free rides, games, face painting, parking and fun for all. Visit Downsview Park after 10pm to see an explosive array of fireworks that is sure to beat last year’s show.
Canada Day Ribfest at The Rotary Club of Etobicoke
The Rotary Club of Etobicoke hosts a huge family festival in Centennial Park (located just west of Renforth and Rathburn) each year to commemorate Canada’s birthday. Enjoy live music, rides, carnival games and best of all, a wide selection of ribs! Ribfest runs for an extended version of the long weekend, from June 26th to July 1st.
Fireworks Display for Free at Ashbridges Bay
The Firework Festivities start after 9:30pm, but make sure you arrive early to get a prime seat on the wide expansive beach. Don’t forget to bring beach chairs or blankets as the evening may be chilly!
Diti Dumas is a Sales Representative with Royal LePage R.E.S. Ltd./JOHNSTON & DANIEL DIVISION, Brokerage. Diti is a regular contributor to the Muddy York Blog. Diti’s website is located at www.ditidumas.com.
Morgan Dumas is an aspiring writer and journalism student from Ryerson University in Toronto.
wHERE are canada day celebrations taking place in the year 2009, in toronto?