Canada Day: What's open, closed and where to watch fireworks in Toronto
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Canada Day events across Toronto this year will feature outdoor fun, live music and fireworks.
The holiday falls on a Saturday this year, so there could be holiday closures on both Saturday and Monday.
Here's what's open, closed and where to catch Canada Day events and fireworks in Toronto.
Beaches: Toronto's beaches will be open all weekend and most will be supervised from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. People are encouraged to check the status of swim beaches before going.
Outdoor pools: The City's 50+ outdoor pools will operate on a full schedule on Saturday, including supervised wading pools. Residents can check for temporary pool closures here.
Splash and spray pads: Splash pads operate daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and are activated with push-button features. Caregivers are reminded to supervise children as these are unsupervised water-play areas.
Cultural centres: Toronto's cultural centres will operate under standard weekend hours on Saturday but will be closed on Monday.
Recreation and community centres: Centres will be open throughout the weekend and on Monday.
Golf at municipal courses: Toronto's five municipal golf courses are open on Saturday for those looking to tee off on Canada Day.
Tennis courts: Public tennis courts across the city will have nets up and be available for use throughout the Canada Day long weekend.
Toronto History Museums: All 10 Toronto History Museums sites are open on Saturday, but will be closed on Monday, July 3.
The LCBO and most major grocery store chains are closed on Saturday, but open on Monday.
Several major shopping centres will be open on Saturday, while others will be closed for Canada Day.
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