The City of Toronto has you covered for some high-in-the-sky fanfare this Canada Day, which falls on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. There will be a total of seven displays at various locations across the city this year, but the main character of the bunch will be a 14-minute show at Ashbridges Bay Park at 1561 Lake Shore Boulevard East, starting at 10 pm.
In consideration of the show at Ashbridges Bay Park, the TTC will increase subway service on Lines 1 and 2 and streetcar service on the 509 and 510 on Tuesday. There will additionally be extra bus service on the 92 Woodbine and 22 Coxwell routes.
Firework displays will also light up the sky at Centennial Park (256 Centennial Park Road), Amesbury Park (151 Culford Road), Milliken Park (4325 McCowan Road), Stan Wadlow Park (888 Cosburn Avenue), and Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge Street). All shows will start at 10 pm. There will be no display at Nathan Phillips Square.
Canada Day is one of two occasions on which fireworks are allowed on private property without a permit. For any residents wanting to put on a fireworks display of their own, there are a few rules to note.
According to City of Toronto bylaw, fireworks are only permitted on private property until 11 pm. They are not permitted in City parks or on beaches, balconies, streets, parking lots, or a property that is not owned by the person setting off the fireworks. In addition, an adult 18 years of age or older should be present to supervise or set off the fireworks.
It also goes without saying that fireworks should not be set off anywhere there is a risk of fire, injury, or damage to any person or property. The misuse or illegal sale of fireworks can be reported to 311 by phone or by submitting a service request, and bylaw enforcement officers and the Toronto Police Service will be patrolling public spaces across the city to combat any noncompliance.
More information on rules, safety tips, and proper disposal of fireworks is available on the City of Toronto website.
In addition to fireworks, the City is hosting an array of Canada Day celebrations on Tuesday during the day. This includes a family-friendly festival at Thomson Memorial Park (1005 Brimley Road), and face-painting and entertainment at Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen Street East). Daytime programming will also be hosted by the City at Amesbury Park, Stan Wadlow Park, and Mel Lastman Square.
More information on this year’s Canada Day celebrations can be found on the City’s website.
