Toronto is expecting a warm and busy Victoria Day long weekend, with temperatures reaching about 27°C according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
What’s Open in Toronto This Victoria Day
Attractions
- CN Tower
- Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
- Royal Ontario Museum
- Art Gallery of Ontario
- Toronto Zoo
- All City of Toronto golf courses
Shopping & Retail
- CF Toronto Eaton Centre
- Toronto Premium Outlets
- Scarborough Town Centre
- Yorkdale Shopping Centre
- Square One Shopping Centre
- Many LCBO and The Beer Store locations
Ontario’s updated retail holiday rules now allow many malls and retail stores to remain open on Victoria Day.
What’s Closed
- Federal, provincial and municipal government offices
- Toronto Public Library branches
- Community centres
- Banks
Victoria Day Fireworks in Toronto
The City of Toronto’s main fireworks celebration will take place at:
Ashbridges Bay Park
- Fireworks begin at 10:00 PM
- Best viewing areas are along the waterfront and beach areas nearby
The city strongly recommends using public transit because parking and traffic are expected to be extremely busy.
Residents are also allowed to set off fireworks on private property before 11 p.m. on Victoria Day, following city bylaws.
TTC & Transit Notice
Line 6 Finch West
The line will be closed throughout the long weekend:
- Closure begins Friday at 2:30 a.m.
- Reopens Tuesday at 4:00 a.m.
- Shuttle buses will replace train service along Finch Avenue West
Officials say the work is connected to upgrades and preparations for increased ridership ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Enjoy the long weekend safely and plan ahead for traffic, transit delays and large crowds at fireworks locations.