Toronto in the summer isn’t just a season — it’s a full-blown celebration that takes over every park, patio, and street corner.
Although it’s still spring, some can’t help but think about what the city will quickly turn into, especially with the warm temperatures these past few weeks, often exceeding 20 C.
With just a little over a month to go until summer finally arrives, Torontonians are taking to social media to share some of their favourite things about the city during the season.
The conversation was recently sparked on Reddit and is getting tons of attention, with answers including fashion, the scenery, and of course the festivals.
“All the festivals! They happen every single weekend and in great abundance. Also walking around the city is so beautiful,” one Reddit user said.
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“Patio season! Love having options for a pit stop while on a long walk with my dog,” another user said.
“Street festivals! Taste of Little Italy, OssFest, Do West Fest, Salsa on St. Clair, Beaches Jazz Fest, Cabbagetown Festival, Polish Festival on Roncy,” another user said.
One user went on to say that “the city just feels alive!”
The responses did not stop there. Here’s a list of some other responses that Torontonians are eagerly looking forward to this summer season:
- Going to the Toronto Island
- 10 p.m. sunsets
- Riverdale park at sunset
- Longwalks through parks and trails
- Free outdoor pools
- Running along Lake Shore Blvd.
- Cycling
- Outdoor raves
- The Beaches
- Local produce and markets
- Do West Fest
- Taste of the Danforth
- OssFest
- Toronto Caribbean Carnival
- CNE
- Pride Parade
One Reddit user said residents are simply kinder when the heat arrives, while another user went on to say that they love everything about the city.
“I have been around the world and Toronto in the summer is simply magical,” the user said.
After Toronto was hit by severe winter storms that left parts of the city and sidewalks buried underneath snow for weeks, it’s safe to say that this summer season is one of the most highly-anticipated.
The summer solstice will finally begin on June 20 at 10:42 p.m. EST.
