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December 20, 2024

Your Guide to New Year's Eve Fireworks on Toronto's Harbourfront

Let’s come together to welcome 2025!

Looking for New Year's plans? Come watch a dazzling display of fireworks along Toronto's waterfront this year. A free experience for all!

This memorable evening will also feature pop-up performances, activities, and countdowns in select locations on Toronto's harbourfront.

The celebration starts at 10 PM. Fireworks start at midnight.

Getting Around on New Year's Eve

The TTC and Go Transit are offering free rides on December 31.

  • Learn more about the TTC's free services on December 31

  • Learn more about Go Transit's free services on December 31

Performances, Dancing, and Family Fun Activities

Toronto's waterfront will feature fun activities and performances leading up to the New Year countdown at these select locations:

  1. Sherbourne Common - 61 Dockside Dr

    • Sherbourne Common will give visitors an incredible view of the fireworks and fun entertainment all night long! There will be dance lessons by the Dance Together Festival and a pop-up performance from INCIRQUE.

  2. Toronto Music Garden - 479 Queens Quay W

    • Go to the Toronto Music Garden and view short films from the National Film Board of Canada projected onto the Canada Malting Silos! and enjoy a pop-up performances from INCIRQUE.

  3. Bathurst Quay Common - 3 Eireann Quay

    • Check out one of Toronto's new parks this New Year's Eve at Bathurst Quay Common. The park provides waterside views of the fireworks and a fun DJ performance from Traxx & Feels.

Recommended Viewing Spots to the NYE Fireworks

Looking for the best spot to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks? Then check out these locations across Toronto's waterfront:

  • Toronto Music Garden, 476 Queens Quay W.

  • Sherbourne Common, 61 Dockside Dr.

  • Sugar Beach Park, 11 Dockside Dr.

  • HTO Park, 339 Queens Quay W.

  • HTO Park West, 375 Queens Quay W.

  • Harbour Square Park, 25 Queens Quay W.

  • Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W.

Dinner and a Show

Coming down to the waterfront to watch the fireworks? Book a reservation at a restaurant with views of the fireworks!

Restaurants With NYE Fireworks Views

  • Simona | Located at 59 Merchants' Warf

    • Special NYE Menu

    • Waterside dining with views of the NYE fireworks

    • Book now

  • IRENE | Located at 25 Dockside Dr

    • Complimentary bubbly at midnight

    • Waterside dining with views of the NYE fireworks

    • Book now

  • Joe Bird | Located at 207 Queens Quay W

    • Special NYE menu

    • Waterside dining with views of the NYE fireworks

    • Book now

  • Pie Bar | Located at 207 Queens Quay W

    • Special NYE menu and complimentary bubbly at midnight

    • Waterside dining with views of the NYE fireworks

    • Book now

Delicious Bites Steps Away From The NYE Fireworks

Check out these restaurants on Toronto's waterfront that are less than a minute away from viewing the New Year's Eve fireworks:

  • NBA Courtside Restaurant | Located at 15 Queens Quay E

  • Gong Cha | Located at 23 Merchants' Warf

  • GLB Brewpub | Located at 11 Lower Jarvis St

  • Bubble Baby | Located at 258 Queens Quay W

  • Pi Co | Located at 16 Richardson St

  • Blomboon Restaurant | Located at 550 Queens Quay W

  • Osmow's | Located at 215 Queens Quay E