What to know
- The Canadian National Exhibition ends Monday, Sept. 7, marking the unofficial end of summer in Toronto, with the final chance to enjoy the midway, concerts, and food vendors.
- Most outdoor pools wind down around Labour Day, while supervised wading pools have their final day on Sept. 6. Some outdoor pools will remain open until Sept. 20, and indoor pools operate year-round.
- Lifeguard supervision at 10 Toronto beaches ends Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Beaches remain open year-round, but swimming will no longer be supervised.
- Summer recreation programs transition to fall programming beginning Sept. 8, while several outdoor events, including the Canadian International Air Show, Toronto International BuskerFest and Electric Island, wrap up around Labour Day.
The summer season in Toronto is officially coming to an end this month, and while the warm weather may stick around for a little longer, Labour Day weekend marks the final stretch of summer break, as well as the end of multiple seasonal attractions, amenities, and programs in the city.
From outdoor pools to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), here’s what Toronto residents check out before the city shifts into fall mode.
The CNE
The CNE runs for around 18 days until Labour Day every year, with this year’s season ending on Monday, Sept. 7, acting as the final marker for summer break in the city.
Labour Day is the final chance for residents to visit the midway, catch a concert, browse the food vendors, and take in the festivities at Exhibition Place.
Outdoor pools
The city said any outdoor pools that normally operate through the summer will be wrapping up their season around Labour Day.
Fifteen pools are scheduled to be open on Labour Day, including:
- Alex Duff Memorial Pool
- Fairbank Memorial Park
- Gord and Irene Risk Community Recreation Centre
- Goulding Community Recreation Centre
- Grandravine Community Recreation Centre
- Heron Park Community Recreation Centre
- Kiwanis Outdoor Pool
- Maryvale Park
- McGregor Park Community Centre
- O’Connor Community Centre
- Parkway Forest Park
- Pine Point Park Outdoor Pool
- Riverdale Park East
- Sunnyside Gus Ryder Outdoor Pool
- West Mall Outdoor Pool
This year, a select number of pools will remain open after the holiday, with some operating from Sept. 8 through Sept. 20.
Indoor pools will remain open year-round.
Wading pools
Toronto’s outdoor wading pools are also reaching the end of their season.
The city said the June 26 to Sept. 6 period is the regular operating period for its supervised wading pools, meaning Sunday, Sept. 6 is the last day to enjoy them this season.
Beach lifeguard supervision
Toronto’s beaches will remain open year-round, although summer beach supervision is winding down.
Supervision at 10 of the city’s beaches will end on Labour Day, at 7 p.m.
Beaches can still be visited following this, but those looking to go in the water will have to be cautious, as the supervised swimming season will be over.
Summer recreation programs
Summer recreation programming will soon be transitioning into the city’s fall schedule.
The city’s after-school recreation programs begin Sept. 8 and run through June 18, 2027, replacing the summer programming in various spaces and community centres across the city.
Events and festivals
Several of Toronto’s outdoor festivals and summer events are also expected to wrap up around Labour Day.
The long weekend sees the final days of events including the Canadian International Air Show, Toronto International BuskerFest and Electric Island.
Outdoor amenities
Toronto’s parks, beaches and many outdoor spaces remain accessible throughout the fall.
Splash pads and other water attractions in the city have their own seasonal schedules, so residents are encouraged to check their desired location before heading out.
