Downsview Park invites the community to celebrate Canada’s birthday with facepainting, live entertainment and a spectacular firework display.
The free event offers children a chance to jump and bounce on inflatables. People of all ages can soak in the energy and sounds from performances by the Main Event Music, Pete Moss and the Sean Stanley Quartet.
The fun-packed, all-ages event will also feature a market and food trucks and vendors.
Downsview Park also offers several trails, paths, gardens and play areas for all to enjoy, including four-legged family members at Dogsview Park for pups to run and play off-leash.
WHAT: Canada Day celebration
COST: FREE –Just register to let us know you’re coming!
WHERE: Downsview Park, Festival Terrace (beside 35 Carl Hall Road)
WHEN: Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 4:00p.m. – 10:30p.m.
Event schedule:
4:00 p.m. Event begins
4:15p.m. Sean Stanley Quartet (set 1)
5:15p.m. Sean Stanley Quartet (set 2)
5:50p.m. – 6:35p.m. Pete Moss
6:35p.m. – 7:20p.m. Performance by Main Event Music (set 1)
7:50p.m. – 8:35p.m. Performance by Main Event Music (set 2)
9:05p.m. – 9:55p.m. Performance by Main Event Music (set 3)
9:55p.m O’Canada sung by Main Event Music followed by firework show
10:30 p.m. Event concludes
Very limited parking available on-site. Please consider using public transit or, if possible, walk to the event.
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About Downsview Park
Spanning 291 acres (118 hectares), Downsview Park is one of Toronto’s largest urban parks, located atop one of the city’s highest elevations. Since its official opening in 2012, it has become a vibrant green space offering a wide range of outdoor experiences. Visitors can explore a commemorative walking trail, an off-leash dog park, an aviation-themed playground, and scenic trails that wind through forests, meadows, and ponds. The park also supports seasonal community events, outdoor education programs, and sustainability initiatives that enhance its role as a welcoming and inclusive public space.
About Canada Lands Company – Canada Lands Company is a self-financing federal Crown corporation specializing in real estate development and attractions management. Since 1995, Canada Lands has contributed to enriching Canadian communities and experiences by embracing the full potential of the properties it owns and operates. The Company acquires, transforms and reintegrates surplus lands from the federal government into sought-after communities, thereby fostering the creation of housing. It is also a recognized leader in the management of iconic tourist attractions, including the CN Tower and Downsview Park in Toronto, as well as the Montréal Science Centre and the Old Port of Montréal. CLC strives to increase economic, social and environmental value for all Canadians. It has delivered more than $1.3 billion in economic benefits since its inception.
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