THIS WEEK IN TORONTO: Victoria Day fireworks, free things to do, best new restaurants, and more
Here's what's going on between May 20 and 26! 🎆
Plate of food at Bar Pompette in Toronto. Right: Fireworks display at Ashbridges Bay Park.
Hello, Toronto! It's that time once again.
Narcity's weekly guide — THIS WEEK IN TORONTO — has what's going on in the city from May 20 to May 26.
Whether you're looking for Toronto's weather forecast, things to do around town, Toronto restaurants to dine at, ways to make money in the city, or something else, we've got you covered.
Now, let's get into it!
Here's what you need to know if you're in Toronto from Monday, May 20 to Sunday, May 26, 2024.
☀️ WEATHER
Sunshine and some summer-like temperatures! Those are the highlights of the weather in Toronto this week.
Victoria Day is expected to be a sizzler with 23 C, feeling like 26 C, and a mix of sun and clouds.
If you have the day off work, take advantage and head outdoors.
Temperatures should be just above 20 C on Tuesday and Wednesday.
There is a chance of rain on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Even though temperatures are expected to dip down a bit to between 16 C and 18 C towards the end of the week, there will still be rays of sunshine.
🍽️ FOOD AND DRINK
Looking to try something new this week?
A new ranking by Canada's 100 Best has revealed the best new restaurants in Toronto this year: Casa Paco, Sushi Yugen and Bar Prima.
Guess we just found your Friday, Saturday and Sunday dinner spots!
If that's not enough for you, the Canada's 100 Best Restaurants ranking for 2024 is out now too and so many Toronto restaurants made the cut.
That includes Edulis, Quetzal, Canoe, Sushi Masaki Saito, Aburi Hana, Casa Paco, Mimi Chinese, Bar Isabel, Famiglia Baldassarre, Sushi Yugen, Pompette, and Don Alfonso 1890.
🎥 ENTERTAINMENT
There are still a few tickets available for concerts that are happening in Toronto this week.
Neil Young and Crazy Horse's Love on Earth Tour is at the Budweiser Stage on Monday, May 20 with the show starting at 7:30 p.m.
You can see 21 Savage when the American Dream Tour stops in Toronto on Saturday, May 25.
The concert at Budweiser Stage starts at 7 p.m.
Bryson Tiller is also playing at Budweiser Stage this week. It starts at 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 26.
This week is your last chance to see Six The Musical in Toronto since the final show is on Sunday.
You can get still tickets to the musical's final run of shows from May 21 to 26 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.
✅ THINGS TO DO
Wondering where the Victoria Day fireworks in Toronto are this year?
You can watch the fireworks display at Ashbridges Bay Park on Monday, May 20 starting at 10 p.m. Plus, it's free to attend!
If you can't get to Ashbridges Bay, you can still spot fireworks from nearby parts of the city's waterfront.
Keeping on with free things to do in the city, Doors Open is happening in Toronto on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26.
As you probably guessed, Toronto attractions are opening their doors to visitors on the weekend.
Since this year's theme is "hidden histories," so many museums and historical sites are completely free to get into.
Do you have a Toronto Public Library card? It's your free pass to landmarks, museums, art galleries and more attractions all over the city.
Even if you don't have a card, you might want to get one now that you know how many free things you can do with it.
If you're looking for something to do for cheap this week, you can get tickets to the Blue Jays game on Tuesday, May 21.
Since it's Loonie Dogs Night, you can get hot dogs for just $1!
🤑 MONEY
There are a bunch of GO Transit jobs in Toronto that you can apply for if you're looking for work.
Some of the high-paying positions with the transit organization don't even require a university degree!
Are you thinking about finding a new condo or apartment to rent in Toronto?
Narcity spoke with real estate experts to get essential — including how to spot a good apartment, places in the city to avoid, and more.
These real estate experts even gave their picks for affordable neighbourhoods you should check out.
🏒 SPORTS
Here's what you need to know about Toronto sports teams this week.
BASEBALL
The Toronto Blue Jays are in the city at the beginning of the week to play the Chicago White Sox.
The game on Monday, May 20 is at 3:07 p.m. and the games on Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22 are at 7:07 p.m.
After that, the Blue Jays are flying off to Detroit for games on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
You'll have to find a sports bar in the city to watch those away games.
SOCCER
Toronto FC is playing FC Cincinnati at BMO Field on Saturday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets for the game start at $30 and go all the way up to $200, depending on where the seats are in the stadium.
FOOTBALL
The Toronto Argonauts are playing a CFL preseason game against the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Since the Argos are in Montreal and not at home, you'll have to find a sports bar in the city showing the game on TV.
📈 TOP STORIES
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All of the sunken vessels just off the coast of this Ontario town have earned it the Shipwreck Capital of Canada nickname.
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Well, there you have it — this is the city from May 20 to 26.
Thanks for reading! Enjoy the week, Toronto.