35+ of the best things to do this July in Toronto
Summer has finally arrived in Toronto, and July is jam-packed with exciting events, activities, festivals, and things to do. Kicking off the month with Canada Day...
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Bravo’s ‘Summer House’ is officially getting a Canadian spin-off set in Ontario’s cottage country
A hit reality television franchise will soon be bringing some top-tier drama right to Ontario's cottage country. For the past several years, the hit Bravo series... -
Toronto is currently under an Orange Warning: Here’s how to stay safe as wildfire smoke chokes the city
An eerie orange haze has washed over Toronto’s skyline, leaving the city with some of the poorest air quality conditions in the world. As heavy smoke from out-of... -
Hollywood favourite Patrick Dempsey is coming to Toronto this Friday for a premium open-air cinema finale
An grand celebration of cinema and style is coming to the city as one of Toronto’s biggest summer traditions prepares for a star-studded finale. Toronto's Distil... -
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This 20-acre sunflower field near Toronto is about to burst into bloom with more than 400,000 sunflowers
Located just north of Toronto, Sunflower Fields of Markham opens for a limited time each summer, giving visitors the chance to stroll through more than 400,000 sunf... -
This Toronto street festival is shutting down a 10-block stretch of Bloor Street West this weekend
If you were looking for something to do this weekend, Toronto's west end is the place to be, as BIG on Bloor Festival brings two days of art, music, and community c... -
Just 45 minutes from Toronto, this farm erupts into a sea of 100,000 sunflowers every summer
Visitors reach the flower fields at Pingle's Farm by wagon ride, passing berry patches, seasonal crops, and blooming fields before arriving at a stunning display of... -
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Just over an hour from Toronto, you can have a gourmet high tea in a field of thousands of lavender blooms
A dreamlike afternoon tea experience set amongst a blooming field of purple flowers may be the highlight of your summer. This season, Avalon Lavender Farm is onc... -
This massive end-of-summer peach festival is returning just one hour from Toronto
Stone fruit season has arrived, and later this summer, you can celebrate Ontario's juiciest harvest in a delicious way. Since 1967, the Winona Peach Festival has... -
This Toronto restaurant feels like a Mediterranean getaway on the shores of Lake Ontario
Inside, Toronto Beach Club embraces a warm Mediterranean-inspired design with marble finishes, custom furnishings, light wood accents, and floor-to-ceiling windows... -
Just over an hour from Toronto, one of Ontario’s most picturesque towns is hosting a massive BBQ festival this month
The beautiful historic village of Elora, Ontario is gearing up to host one of the country's most delicious culinary events this July. As summer reaches its peak...
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4 hours from Toronto, this charming town is home to Canada’s last fatal duel and a giant cheese
Built largely from locally quarried stone during a period of rapid prosperity, Perth's remarkably preserved downtown is now a Heritage Conservation District, making... -
This charming Lake Huron beach town 3 hours from Toronto is known for its iconic waterfront swings
Southampton offers soft white sand and crystal-clear Lake Huron waters. Waters often shift from brilliant blue to striking turquoise on sunny days, all without the... -
Just 90 minutes from Toronto, this flower farm lets you do yoga among blooming fields
One of Cold Springs Flower Farm's signature experiences is its Full Moon Circle, held on select summer evenings beneath the Buck Moon and Sturgeon Moon. Set among b... -
3.5 hours from Toronto, this crystal-clear lake has hidden coves, island-filled waters, and incredible hiking
Charleston Lake stretches roughly nine miles long and four miles wide. It offers countless islands, coves, and inlets that make its shoreline feel far larger than t...
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About 1.5 hours from Toronto, this nostalgic drive-in has been lighting up summer nights since 1961
The Mustang Drive-In Theatre hasn't changed much over the decades. Pull in, park facing the giant screen, tune your car radio to the designated FM station, and sett... -
The best things to do in Toronto this weekend: July 17 – 19, 2026
If you're searching for something to do this weekend, we've got you covered! From Bike Party Toronto to catching Patrick Dempsey at the Lavazza Inclucity Festival,... -
Just 90 minutes from Toronto, this Scottish-inspired Victorian mansion was built with a flax fortune
Castle Kilbride was built by industrialist and politician James Livingston. He made his fortune in the flax industry and named the mansion after his hometown of Eas... -
Just over an hour from Toronto, this charming historic village was a filming location for Anne of Green Gables
Westfield Heritage Village in Rockton is a living history museum where more than 35 restored buildings from 1775 to 1925 were relocated from across Southern Ontario...