In Toronto, we take Labour Day weekend seriously. With action-packed events, outdoor thrills and plenty of culinary adventures to explore, Toronto is the best place for you to make the most of the last long weekend of summer.
Outdoor activities
- See the city from a new perspective and get out on the water (bonus points if it's at sunset)
- Explore the vibrant community park and trails at Evergreen Brickworks
- Ride the ferry to Toronto Islands for a day of family fun
- Spin your way around the city on one of Toronto's top cycling routes
Food & drink
- Hit up one of Toronto's patios with epic views of the city
- Try something new-to-you, whether that's an Indian, Jamaican, or Mexican-Mediterranean-fusion dish
- Cool down with Toronto's best sweet treats
- Take your crew on a craft beer crawl around the city (you can even bring the kids along!)
Events
- Get your thrill on at the Canadian National Exhibition (August 18–September 4, 2023)
- Tip: The Chelsea Hotel is the official hotel partner of the CNE, so be sure to check out their offers.
- Immerse yourself in the gardens of Casa Loma during the final installment of Symphony in the Gardens (September 4, 2023)
- Catch local and international DJs spinning beats by the waterside at Promise Cherry Beach ’23
Check out NowPlayingToronto for a calendar of all the upcoming events for Toronto Labour Day
"Fables in Yarn" Toronto Exhibition by Alisa McRonald
The Toronto Reference Library
"Rituals for Belonging" Exhibition by Myung-Sun Kim
Toronto Public Library - Lillian H. Smith Branch
"Six and a Half Flags over Queen Street West" Installation by Owen Marshall
Trinity Bellwoods Park
Art from the Vault - Art Exhibition
The Toronto Reference Library
EXHIBITION COMMEMORATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF KOREA-CANADA DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
The Papermill Theatre
Explorations | Sharon Dembo & Lightness | Dominique Prévost & Sungmi Kong
Propeller Art Gallery
Feels Like Summer at Celebration Square
Mississauga Celebration Square