Top Places to Enjoy Canada Day Fireworks Display in Toronto

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When it comes to fireworks on New Year’s Eve, Toronto is one of the best places in Canada to be at. If you plan to stay in the area for New Year, watching the fireworks show is a whole vibe.

It only happens once a year, so you might want to fully appreciate the beauty of the fireworks. Well, there are certain places in Toronto where you can have a full view of the fireworks. We listed down some of the best places to watch the pyrotechnics in Toronto.

Ashbridges Bay Park

It’s probably one of the top places to visit if you want to have a clear view of the fireworks display. Located near Lakeshore Boulevard and Woodbine Avenue, this Ashbridges Bay Park can give you an amazing view if you sit near the waterfront.

There are benches in the park where you can sit and relax or you can even bring your chair if you want.

Take note that this park gets pretty crowded a couple of hours before the fireworks begin. If you want to come here and get a good position, you need to come here around 5 to 6 pm and make sure to bring food and drinks.

Private Yacht Rental

It’s Canada Day, so opting for a boat rental totally makes sense. Riding on a luxury boat while enjoying the scenery in Toronto is one of the best ways to experience the festivities.

Did you know that you can fully enjoy the fireworks in Toronto while riding on a yacht or boat? There are certain restrictions to make sure that there won’t be any accidents while you’re in the water, but you can expect the best viewing experience from here.

This is the reason why you might see a lot of yachts and boats even before the start of the fireworks. This is because the pyro display can be fully seen in your boat without obstructions.

Mel Lastman Square

If you plan to fully enjoy Canada Day and view the amazing fireworks at night, you can all stay at Mel Lastman Square.

This public park can be found on Yonge Street and North York Boulevard. It is just a few steps from the North York Center subway station.

Basically, there are tons of activities that you can try here like DJ performances, belly dancing lessons, and many more. You should come here after 2 pm and wait for the fireworks display at 10 pm.

Downsview Park

If you’re living in the north end, it’s better to go to Downsview Park instead of spending so much time driving to other locations. You can already see the amazing fireworks from this park so you don’t have to go anywhere else.

The best thing about this park is that there are so many events that you can enjoy before the fireworks begin at 10 pm. You can see some live entertainment and games. There are also food trucks where you can buy food so it won’t be a problem if you didn’t bring snacks with you.

Canada’s Wonderland

If you are only visiting Toronto for the Canada Day fireworks display, you should never miss the one at Canada’s Wonderland. The Pyro display actually lasts for 15 minutes and it’s one of the things that you will never forget when you’re here.

There are so many things to do in this amusement park so you will never get bored. Try out all the rides and enjoy the amazing food from the stalls.

Like the other fireworks displays, it will start at 10 pm. Again, if you are planning to come here with your family, you need to arrive early. Other people would have the same mindset as you so if you come in late, you can’t expect a good spot in the area.

Canada Day Celebration

It’s always amazing to celebrate Canada Day with the whole family. Whether you’re a local or you came from a different state or country, seeing the Pyro display before the day ends will surely be an unforgettable experience.

Riding on a boat rental or sitting on a couch in a nearby park – whatever you decide to pick, the fireworks display will always be a magical experience for everyone.

Let the journey begin, a world of adventures, relaxation, and memories awaits!

YOUR SAFETY IS AT RISK

When considering chartering a yacht in Canada, we know you have many options. Some of these options look super exciting and at ridiculously great prices. Recent trends in the industry have opened the door for many unqualified individuals to purchase boats and offer charter services to the unsuspecting public. It’s easy to create a website and even easier to just list a boat on sites such as Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, Getmyboat, Boat Setter and many others.

Unfortunately, many of these operators are NOT licensed, insured or qualified to accept your trust on the water.

In order to be licensed and insured a number of items MUST be in place. Listed are just a few.

  • The operator must be licensed by Transport Canada with a commercial license known as either:
    – Limited Master under 60tonne.
    – Small Vessel Operators Permit (SVOP).
  • The name of the vessel must be visible on the stern (back) or the registration number beginning with the letter “C” must be visible on the side of the vessel near the front. Boats with a registration number beginning with “ON” are not licensed for passengers.
  • If the vessel is under 12m (40’) it should participate in the Transport Canada Small Vessel Compliance Program and display a “Blue Decal” and have corresponding certificate.
  • If the vessel is over 12m (40’) or carries more than 12 passengers, it MUST BE INSPECTED by Transport Canada and have an inspection certificate on board.
  • All vessels must have commercial liability insurance and coverage specifically for the number of passengers approved to be carried on board.
  • The vessel must comply with commercial safety requirements beyond recreational standards. Many of these illegal operators do not have the proper training, carry proper safety equipment, nor do their recreational boats meet the design/construction requirements of a commercial, passenger carrying vessel. These illegal operators try to stay under the radar of Police/OPP/RCMP/Transport Canada by:
  • hiding the name of their vessel by hanging items over the stern
  • not letting you know where they will have you board until just before the start of your charter.
  • pick you up at a public park (where docking is not permitted).
  • suggest to you that you are friends of the owner/operator out for a ride and not a paying customer.
  • allow you to drink alcohol while the boat is underway (illegal-same as a car) but tell you to hide your bottles etc.
  • insist on a cash transaction or part of it as a way of defrauding the internet listing company.
  • Make you sign a “Charter Agreement” just before you board without giving you details of the document beforehand.

    Over the last few years there have been a number of deaths and even more accidents resulting from these types of operators. Be safe and know who you are getting on a boat with. All licensed operators should willingly display their credentials, and most are members of the Passenger & Commercial Vessel Association (PCVA).

    Link to Global News Report on Charter Accidents

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