12 h. ago 25 things to do in Toronto for the 2025 Victoria Day long weekend

Things to do in Toronto over the 2025 Victoria Day Long Weekend include partying it up at the first weekend of the summer-long Electric Island festival, visiting one of the most popular Asian night markets of the year or taking in a dazzling free fireworks show.The fun doesn't stop there, though.You can also catch hundreds of motorcycle riders dressed in their Sunday Best as the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride motors through town, keep up with the weirdest performances from across the pond at a Eurovision watch party or check out a food festival featuring exclusively Halal bites.For more ideas, check out our previous roundup for the week and be sure to head over to our events section for complete listings.Here's our roundup of things to do in Toronto this weekend.Events you might want to check out: Electric Island (May 17 - August 31 @ Fort York) Strap on your dancing shoes and head down to Fort York for the first installment of this beloved EDM music festival. BACKY...

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22 h. ago Complete closure of Pattullo Bridge to take place Victoria Day long weekend

The Pattullo Bridge will be closed completely from May 16 at 9 p.m. to May 20 at 5 a.m. to allow for construction work to take place.

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24 h. ago Things to do in Calgary in May: Calaway Park | Otafest | May long weekend

Calaway Park and Heritage Park Historical Village are both celebrating opening day this weekend

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36 h. ago Canada's Wonderland hosting huge fireworks display for Victoria Day 2025

You can celebrate the long-awaited Victoria Day long weekend with an epic fireworks display at Canada's Wonderland.Toronto's unofficial kickoff to summer is right around the corner as the city's residents get ready to hit cottage country, head to one of the city's beautiful beaches or party it up at a series of social functions to celebrate Victoria Day.Maybe it would be more accurate to say that we're celebrating the first long weekend of the year with warm weather more or less guaranteed, but if there's anyone out there genuinely celebrating Queen Victoria's birthday, consider me corrected.Of all the many wonderful ways people like to spend their time on the holiday, the best of all could quite possibly be rallying your friends and family and checking out a massive fireworks show. What says "summer is here" better, or more loudly, than fireworks, anyway?The City of Toronto will be putting on a free show from Ashbridge's Bay Park at 10 p.m....

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49 h. ago Here's where you can watch fireworks for Victoria Day 2025 in Toronto

One of the most anticipated Victoria Day events in Toronto is the annual fireworks at Ashbridges Bay Park. This year, on Monday, May 19, the city is set to continue its tradition of lighting up the skies in the east end with an awe-inspiring display of fireworks.According to official city sources, the fireworks will start at 10 p.m. and run for approximately 14 minutes.The park is TTC accessible, available via the 92 Southbound from Woodbine Station or the 501 Queen Streetcar. But savvy fireworks regulars will know that these routes are usually packed, and a good way to skip the crowd is the 22 Southbound from Coxwell Station.Parking is available, with two Green P lots at Woodbine Beach and Ashbridges Bay. However, given the fireworks display's popularity, we recommend taking public transit.Where to watch the fireworks in TorontoIf you're worried about crowds around Ashbridges Bay Park, there are a few key vantage points from...

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64 h. ago Nagar Kirtan, Jr. Stamps Camp and the Mother's Day run: What our photographers saw this weekend

Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from the Nagar Kirtan parade to the Mother's Day run

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3 d. ago Can Ottawa Charge force another disappointing Mother's Day weekend for Montreal Victoire?

Game 2 of the semifinal playoff series is on Sunday, and Ottawa has a 1-0 lead after its 3-2 victory in the opener on Thursday.

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4 d. ago Fare With A Flair: Flourless chocolate cake easy and delicious

It's Mother's Day weekend and I'm excited to be hosting a brunch to celebrate my daughters-in-law and my sister.

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5 d. ago Flowers, wine and more on tap across GTA this Mother’s Day weekend

Don’t forget about Mom this weekend – or ever, for that matter. This Sunday, though, it’s particularly important because it’s Mother’s Day. There’s plenty to see and do and the weather forecast looks pretty decent, too, so it should be a great day to celebrate. As always, there’s great food, fun and frolic on tap […]

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6 d. ago FascinAsian Film Fest, Muttart Mother's Day, shiny art and more to do this weekend

FascinAsian Film Festival: This first-ever Edmonton appearance of Winnipeg-born FascinAsian includes four features, 15 shorts and much more. After the sold-out opening ceremony, family drama Lucky Star plays Landmark City Centre 8 p.m. Friday, then Saturday it’s cancer drama Paper Flowers at 2 p.m., with free-diving documentary 7 Beats Per Minute at 7 p.m. Sunday […]

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6 d. ago ‘At no point was ‘no’ initiated’: Toronto councillor continues testimony at sex assault trial

Thompson, 65, was charged with two counts of sexual assault in 2022 after two guests of his over Canada Day weekend said he touched them inappropriately.

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7 d. ago Ontario residents about to get May 2025 payouts from the government

Monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments are going out to Ontario residents this week, and you might want to keep an eye on your bank account.Many Ontarians will see an OTB deposit in their accounts on Friday, May 9.This benefit is usually paid out on the 10th of each month unless there's a bank holiday or weekend, in which case, payments are issued on the last working day before the 10th.Ontario Trillium Benefit: Are you eligible?The OTB is a tax-free blend of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.To receive it, you should be eligible for at least one of the above credits.For the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, you could get a maximum of $1,248 if you are between 18 and 64 years old, $1,421 if you are 65 or older, $277 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university, or priva...

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7 d. ago Celebrate iconic hair on Mother's Day weekend at free Toronto pop

Self-expression isn't a trend — it's a legacy. The healthy-hair experts at OGX® are celebrating Canadian women and their hair journeys with the Mane Moments Gallery pop-up in Toronto on May 10 and 11.  There have been some truly iconic hairstyles over the years, from bobs to blowouts and everything in between. After all, hair is never just hair — it's a means of expression for all walks of life, and it's estimated that the average woman changes her hairstyle 150 times in her lifetime. Kaboompics.com/PexelsAlong with displays of epic styles that have been rocked over the years, the pop-up gallery will also offer personalized hair consultations to help take your hair care routine to the next level, with the chance to receive full-sized OGX® products to enjoy at home, while supplies last. Healthier hair, to-goMane Moments Gallery will not only feature hairstyles of the past, but also spotlight the future o...

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7 d. ago MANDEL: Councillor Michael Thompson takes stand at his sex assault trial

Finally, long-time Toronto Councillor Michael Thompson took the stand to begin his side of the story that has branded him a lecherous man who sexually assaulted two women after luring them to a friend’s Muskoka cottage during the Canada Day long weekend in 2022. Wearing a royal blue suit and tie, Thompson, 65, looked remarkably […]

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8 d. ago Stunning cherry blossoms draw massive crowds to High Park in Toronto

Toronto's much-loved High Park cherry blossoms have embarked on their annual bloom for 2025, and eager viewers from across the city and beyond are flocking to the park to get a view.After avidly tracking the progress of the blooms all spring long, with regular updates provided by the city's resident sakura expert, Steven Joniak (better known as Sakura Steve), the city was finally treated to the breathtaking blooms over the weekend.On Wednesday, April 30, the High Park Nature Centre predicted that full bloom, marked by 70 per cent of trees showing their blooms, would begin later that week, but by Thursday, May 1, Sakura Steve had already reported that trees would be reaching 75 per cent open later that day.It was perfect timing, given the proximity to the weekend, for scores of eager blossom-viewers to plan their Saturday and Sunday trips to the park to view the fleeting phenomenon before it was gone.Throngs swarm High Park to see the annual cherry blossom bloom.Gloomy cloud ...

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9 d. ago River cleanup, yarn sale, Cinco De Derby and the 80th anniversary of VE Day: What our photographers saw this weekend

Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from river cleanup to the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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2 w. ago Cherry blossoms, Earth Day and more beautiful things to honour this weekend in GTA

It’s the last weekend of April — can you believe it? The Maple Leafs will be in Ottawa to play the Senators in Game 4 on Saturday night, but there will be a tailgate party in Maple Leaf Square at Scotiabank Arena, with the game being played on the outdoor big screen. And while there […]

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