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
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Are you going to attend any of these festivals this weekend?
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