Things To Do On Toronto's Waterfront This Summer

Canadian International Airshow | August 31 – September 2

Come down to Toronto’s waterfront and celebrate Canada’s aviation history by enjoying an amazing line-up of aviation performances.

Toronto Waterfront Festival | September 14 – 15

The Toronto Waterfront Festival is returning to Sugar Beach! Enjoy an exciting lineup of activities and entertainment including the Canine Watersports Competition, nautical programming, and the Canadian Army.

Toronto International Festival of Authors | September 19 – 29

Over ten days, discover new stories, meet your favourite authors, and immerse yourself in new worlds at the Toronto International Festival of Authors.

Register to enjoy readings, interviews, workshops, masterclasses, culinary experiences, and more.

Dominoes | September 22

Massive dominos will be toppling throughout Toronto on September 22! Noted as one of Toronto’s largest ‘communal artworks’ this is an event you cannot miss.

The last of the dominoes sequence will end right at Toronto’s waterfront, tumbling into Lake Ontario at Spadina Pier.

SUMMER LONG EVENTS

Enjoy these summer long events and activities!

Summer Music In the Garden: Thursdays and Sundays

Experience a summer of free concerts that feature performances by JUNO Award-winning Canadian musicians. These intimate live performances occur most Thursdays and Sundays all summer.

• Location: 479 Queens Quay W

• Time: Thursdays at 7 PM + Sundays at 4 PM

Battle by the Water Dance Series

Come on down to Toronto’s Waterfront and experience dancers battling it out on the water. Dancers will compete in pairs on a floating dock with DJ entertainment.

• Dates and Time: July 25, August 23, and September 13 at 6 PM.

• Location: 585 Queens Quay West

The Power Plant Summer Exhibits:

Experience incredible and empowering art exhibits from featured artists, for free, at The Power Plant. Enjoy The Power Plants Summer Art Exhibit until August 11.

Weekly Drawing Socials:

Every Wednesday until September 25, join a weekly hands-on drawing activity led by a local artist. No experience necessary!

Weekly Drawing starts at 6 PM, located at The Bentway Studio, 55 Fort York Blvd.

Summer Activities

Take advantage of this summer’s warm weather with these activities

Bikes + Scooters:

There’s no better way to spend your day than exploring Toronto’s waterfront on a bike or a scooter!

On a sunny day, come on down to Toronto’s waterfront and enjoy biking or scootering around. Here’s a list of some of the bike and scooter rentals you can choose from:

• Wheel Excitement – bike or e-bike rentals

• Dream Cyclery – rent or buy bikes and bike parts

• Ride One – scooter rental.

Cruse Lake Ontario

Enjoy a beautiful day on Lake Ontario while taking in the sights of Toronto’s iconic skyline while onboard one of the amazing boat tours:

WaterActivities:

Get out on the water this summer and break a sweat with these fun activities: