Kick off the long weekend by scoring new home goods at a discount. Wayfair currently has its Victoria Day Sale for up to 70% off on over 7,000 start-of-summer deals. You’ll find outdoor furniture for up to 50% off, area rugs for up to 70% off, bedding for up to 60% off, and more! Basically, everything you need to upgrade your home, both inside and out, is all on sale at Wayfair.
We’ve already started our wish list with a ton of items we’re eyeing for when the warm weather hits, but these deals won’t last forever. The Victoria Day Sale ends on May 24, so head on over to Wayfair.ca ASAP and get ready for savings!
Here are the best deals we’re shopping at the Wayfair Victoria Day Sale.
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Although Victoria Day weekend may feel a bit different than in previous years, you can still have fun! There are a variety of activities you can partake in to enjoy the beautiful weather and spend time with your loved ones outdoors. If you’re heading out to an outdoor public place, be sure to follow social distancing rules and stay safe!
Here are ways to celebrate Victoria Day weekend this year.
Support Local & Order Takeout
There are so many local restaurants to satisfy all of your long weekend cravings. Support small businesses and grab a delicious meal to enjoy at your home!
Outdoor Physical Activity
With the warm weather officially here, why not spend your time outdoors? There are a ton of trails to walk, hike, bike, and even some lovely waterfalls to see in the area. Get some fresh air and enjoy the views.
Shop The Online Sales
There are a bunch of sales happening for the long weekend! Browse through all of your fave brands and score deep savings. We can’t think of a better way to spend the holiday than to shop ’til you drop.
Have A Picnic
Another way to take advantage of the awesome weather is to go on a picnic with your quarantine group. Grab all of the snacks and goodies you need and head on out to your local park to set up.
Visit A Garden
Breathtaking gardens can be found all across Toronto and the GTA that will instantly brighten your mood. Gardens to visit are the Royal Botanical Gardens, Toronto Botanical Gardens, Casa Loma Gardens, and Edwards Gardens—just to name a few.
Fireworks
Either (safely) plan out your very own fireworks show or wait until you hear ones happening in your neighbourhood. If you do plan on executing your own light performance, be sure to check out the rules for fireworks in your area.
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We finally get a long weekend and it couldn’t be more needed. Hopefully, you’re one of the lucky ones who get to travel out of the city to the first cottage vibes of the season. If you happen to be in the city, don’t worry – there are a ton of fun events happening that you must attend and you won’t even have to spend a dime!
1. URBAN_T
The first free urban festival that brings together live music, art installations, fashion talks and runway shows, street food, and even design workshops. For 3 days, you will be able to see over 30 immersive performances & installations, showcasing the work of hundreds of local and national creative minds.
Location: Nathan Phillips Square
Date: May 17 – May 19
Cost: Free
2. The Waterfront Artisan Market
This market brings together a carefully curated mix of local artisans, crafters, chefs and bakers.
Location: HTO Park
Date: May 19 – Oct 7
Cost: Free
3. Whole Blends Lounge
Customers will have a chance to enter into a multi-experiential pop-up space designed around the Whole Blends values. Including an infusion bar inspired by the ingredients of the products, a braid bar run by stylist and creative genius Roger Medina, custom product labels, and a perfectly instagramable swing corner!
Location: Scarborough Town Centre
Date: May 17 – May 20
Cost: Free
4. Rib & Craft Beer Fest
As well as tons of rib vendors selling all kinds and styles, there will also be a Craft Beer Market, offering more than 35 different beers on tap. Other snacks will also be sold, such as fried onions, potato tornadoes, funnel cakes, BBQ chicken, coleslaw, corn bread, poutine, burgers and sausages, jerk chicken, slushies, deep fried desserts and more.
Location: Yonge and Dundas Square (1 Dundas East)
Date: May 17 – 20
Cost: Free
5. Artfest
Artfest Toronto hosts 2 outdoor art and craft shows. Celebrating painting, photography, sculpture, fine craft, live music and more from Canada’s top artists.
Location: Distillery District
Date: May 19 – May 21
6. Asbridges Bay Fireworks
Enjoy the stunning spectacle of fireworks over the skyline, surrounded by loved ones. It’s going to be an incredible show you won’t want to miss.
Location: Asbridge’s Bay Park
Date: Monday 21
7. Summer @ Ontario Place
Expect lots of fun activities like synthetic ice skating (Toronto’s only outdoor skating rink), volleyball, ping pong, an “imagination playground”, life-size chess, kayak rentals, and much more for the opening for their summer program.
Location: Distillery District
Date: May 19 – May 21
8. Pep Rally
This free larger-than-life event will transform Celebration Square into a playground for the whole family with games, costumes, bubbles and more! Join CBC Toronto for an afternoon of fun.
Location: Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON
Date: May 21, 2018
Featured Image: Instagram/@xandraesworld
Are you going to attend any of these festivals this weekend?
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Toronto is anything but boring. No matter the time or day, there is always something happening at different corners of the city, be it festivals, concerts or social gatherings. With the Victoria Day long weekend approaching, there will be even more activities that you can choose from. Make the most of your holiday by going out with friends and family, basking in the spring air, and enjoying all that Toronto has to offer.
Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival
When: May 1-31
Where: Various galleries across Toronto including the AGO, ROM, Metro Hall, CONTACT Gallery
Cost: Free
As one of the largest photography events in the world and cultural experiences in Canada, this annual festival is not to be missed. In honour of Canada’s sesquicentennial, this year’s theme, Focus on Canada, features exhibits that capture the various Canadian landscapes and depicts how the nation is seen through different perspectives. Installations can be found at different locations throughout the city.
Rib & Craft Beer Fest
When: May 18-21
Where: Yonge & Dundas Square
Cost: Admission is free, food & beverage is extra
What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer and BBQ season then by having a festival dedicated to ribs and beer? The best rib teams in Canada will be participating along with top craft breweries from across Ontario, so you can expect endless good eats. And with live music, line dancing and cooking lessons, and other activities available, you’re guaranteed to have a good time.
Image: Facebook/RIB FEST at Yonge & Dundas Square
Culinary Ontario Festival
When: May 19-22
Where: Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore Blvd. West
Cost: Admission is free, food & beverage are extra
In celebration of Ontario’s 150th anniversary, this festival will showcase Ontario’s diverse culinary culture. In addition to the classic vendor carts selling goodies, there will be a farmer’s market featuring locally prepared foods, a convoy of food trucks, a sample zone where you can gorge on free samples, and a bar where you can wash it all down.
ADULT. and Special Guest Void Vision
When: May 20
Where: Velvet Underground, 508 Queen Street West
Cost: $15
You can head over to the club to have a good time and listen to the latest hip beats featuring ADULT. and Void Vision on Saturday night. If you’re not too familiar with this genre of music, this may be a good opportunity to get acquainted.
Spring Sessions of Toronto’s Festival of Beer
When: May 20-21
Where: Fort York, 250 Fort York Boulevard
Cost: $30-35
This festival is perfect for all the beer enthusiasts in Toronto. The Festival of Beer is returning for its fourth year at the iconic historic site Fort York: Garrison Common. You’ll be able to grab a pint, enjoy live music, eat BBQ and have a grand time enjoying the festive atmosphere.
Image: Instagram/@tobeerfestival
Artfest at the Distillery
When: May 20-22
Where: Distillery District, 55 Mill Street
Cost: Free
If you head over to the Distillery District during the long weekend, you’ll find it packed with local artisans showcasing their creations and a huge crowd perusing the goods. Whether you’re looking for a painting, a sculpture or something quirky to display in your living room, you be able to find that and more by visiting Artfest. Even if you’re not looking to buy something, you can still appreciate the talent and creativity of Toronto-bred artists.
HarbourKIDS: Circus
When: May 20-22
Where: Harbourfront Centre, 231 Queens Quay West
Cost: Free
While it’s not exactly Cirque de Soleil, you can still expect to see some spectacular circus acts at Harbourfront during the long weekend. You can bet that these performances will entertain your family, leaving them gasping in awe, doubling over with laughter, or even joining in the fun.
Lobster Clam Jam
When: May 20-21 12pm-9pm
Where: Cabana Pool Bar, 11 Polson Street
Cost: $25
Despite the name, you’ll find a lot more than just shellfish at this popular outdoor food festival. This affordable, family-oriented event offers guests the chance to taste the creations from numerous local chefs and restaurants. There will DJs to pump out some hot jams, plus over 20 restaurants and multiple bars on site.
Image: Instagram/@LobsterClamJam
A Night at the Movies
When: May 20
Where: Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Avenue
Cost: $20-25
No cinematic masterpiece is without a great soundtrack to match. The Great Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra will be celebrating the music written for the screen. The program features a set of tunes from award-winning films like “Star Wars,” Lord of the Rings,” and “The Princess Bride.”
Waterfront Artisan Market
When: May 20 to October 7
Where: HTO Park, 339 Queens Quay West
Cost: Free
Support local businesses, artisans and chefs by checking out the annual open-air market. With over 70 vendors, you’ll be able to find things from custom wood watches to Spanish extra virgin olive oil to silver jewellery. There will also be food vendors selling mouth-watering goodies like roasted corn, artisan coffee and Mexican street food.
Victoria Day Fireworks
When: May 22
Where: Ashbridges Bay Park, 1675 Lake Shore Blvd. E.
Cost: Free
End the long weekend with a bang by attending an eye-ogling pyrotechnic spectacle at Ashbridges Bay Park. The annual show, which runs from 8:30pm to midnight, features over 2000 fireworks with a grand finale that will have you “ooohing” and “ahhhing” throughout the entire night.
Image: TheTorontoBeaches.com
Trinity Bellwoods Bed In
When: May 21
Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park, 790 Queen Street West
Cost: Free
Ever since John Lennon and Yoko Ono launched a one night Bed In at the King Edward Hotel in 1969, Torontonians have carried on their tradition by gathering at Trinity Bellwoods Park to share their spirit of their Bed In. There will be various live performances and yoga sessions throughout the day. The opening ceremony begins at 10:30am.
Electric Island
When: May 22
Where: Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen St E, Toronto
Cost: $50-70
Woodbine Park will be the party hub on Victoria Day, where a massive concert and picnic highlighting electronic music will take place. Bring a blanket, some friends, comfortable shoes and get ready to dance and party the night away. Musicians performing include Ben Klock, Eats Everything, Red Axes and more.
Toronto Foam Festival
When: May 22
Where: Orchid Entertainment Complex, 82 Peter Street
Cost: $25
A party just isn’t a party unless there are huge foam cannons that will spray you from head to toe, sound systems blasting upbeat tunes, and a spectacular laser light show. There will also be a professional photographer to capture this moment with you and your friends. On Victoria Day, party it up and let loose at one of the wildest bashes of the year.
ALTdotCOMedy Lounge
When: May 22
Where: The Rivoli, 334 Queen Street West
Cost: $8-10
The ALTdotCOMedy Lounge has been one of Toronto’s favourites for taking in local comedy. You can enjoy a night of laughter by attending a live stand-up comedy show Monday night. Performers include Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, Paul Ash, Natalie Norman and more. Plus, each ticket purchase comes with a complimentary ticket to an upcoming show.
Did we miss any of the best Victoria Day events in Toronto? Share them with us in the comment section.
Featured Image: Lori Blondeau’s Public Installation Asiniy Iskwew at Ryerson Image Centre, Instagram/@contactphoto
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