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Canadian National Exhibition (The Ex)
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Canada's largest annual fair featuring exciting rides, live entertainment, games, shopping, and a wide variety of food.
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It is held at Exhibition Place every August until Labour Day.
Location
Exhibition Place, 100 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON
Directions:
From Bathurst Subway Station: take the 511 Bathurst Streetcar directly to the exhibition loop.
From Union Subway Station: take the 509 Harbourfront Streetcar directly to the exhibition loop.
Official Website
2. Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana)
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Toronto's largest cultural festival celebrates Caribbean heritage with vibrant costumes, music, and dance
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The highlight is the Grand Parade along Lake Shore Boulevard.
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It takes place in late July and early August.
Location
Exhibition Place & Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, ON
Directions to the Exhibition Grounds Parade:
From Bathurst Subway Station: take the 511 Bathurst Streetcar directly to the exhibition loop.
From Union Subway Station: take the 509 Harbourfront Streetcar directly to the exhibition loop.
Official Website
3. Pride Toronto
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One of the world's largest Pride festivals, celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the LGBTQ+ community through parades, performances, and community events.
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Visitors enjoy parades, concerts, community events, and cultural programming throughout June.
Location
Church-Wellesley
Official Website
4. Taste of the Danforth
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Taste of the Danforth is Canada's largest street food festival celebrating Greek culture and cuisine.
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Visitors enjoy delicious food, live music, and cultural performances along Danforth Avenue.
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The festival takes place each August.
Location
Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON
Directions:
Take Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) to Broadview, Chester, Pape, or Donlands Subway Stations. All of the stops provide direct access to Danforth Avenue.
Official Website
5. Nuit Blanche Toronto
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Nuit Blanche transforms downtown Toronto into a free overnight contemporary art festival.
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Visitors explore large-scale installations, performances, and interactive exhibits throughout the night.
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The event takes place in early October.
Location
Various locations throughout Downtown Toronto, ON
Official Website
6. Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
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TIFF is one of the world's most prestigious film festivals, showcasing hundreds of international films.
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Celebrity appearances and red carpet premieres draw visitors from around the globe.
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The festival is held each September and welcomes approximately 400,000–500,000 attendees.
Location
TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St W, Toronto, ON
Official Website
7. Distillery Xmas Winter Village
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The Distillery Winter Village transforms the historic Distillery District into a festive holiday market.
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Visitors enjoy seasonal shopping, lights, entertainment, and holiday treats.
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The event runs from mid-November through December.
Location
The Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill St, Toronto, ON
Directions:
From Union Subway Station: Walk 7 minutes North on Bay Street to King Street, board the 504 King East Streetcar and ride to the Distillery Loop. Cross Cherry Street at the Mill Street intersection and enter via Tank House Lane or Distillery Lane.
Official Website
8. Toronto Jazz Festival
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The Toronto Jazz Festival features world-class jazz musicians performing at indoor and outdoor venues.
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The festival features both free and ticketed performances, making jazz music accessible to everyone.
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The festival is held in late June.
Location
Various venues throughout Downtown Toronto, ON (Main festival areas include Yorkville and surrounding venues)
Official Website
9. Luminato Festival Toronto
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Luminato is Toronto's international festival and brings together artists from around the world to transform the city into a celebration of creativity, arts, and culture.
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It features theatre, music, dance, public art, and immersive performances across the city.
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The festival takes place in June.
Location
Various locations throughout Toronto, ON (Festival venues change each year)
Official Website
10. Salsa on St. Clair
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Celebrate Latin culture with live music, dancing, food, and street performances along St. Clair Avenue West.
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Visitors can enjoy free dance performances and experience Latin American culture in the heart of Toronto.
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The festival takes place in early July.
Location
St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON
Official Website
