This Canada Day long-weekend there are plenty of budget-friendly GTA events you won’t want to miss.

These Toronto Canada Day events are fun for the whole family and easy on your wallet. Here are our top recommendations:

1. Saving Species Day at the Toronto Zoo

On June 29 to July 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Toronto Zoo is offering a weekend filled with “meet and greets” with zookeepers, animal visitors, and program partners, such as Biologists from Wildlife Preservation Canada’s Shrike Recovery Program.

More information: http://www.torontozoo.com/Events/?pg=saving&dt=2019-06-29#evt

2. Redpath Waterfront Festival, presented by Billy Bishop Airport

From June 29 to July 1, Toronto’s waterfront has shiploads of nautical fun for the whole crew.

Tour the Bluenose II, the historic tall ship on the Canadian dime, and climb onboard the Picton Castle, a three-masted tall ship that has sailed around the world seven times. Other visiting ships include: U.S.Brig Niagara, Pride of Baltimore II, Denis Sullivan, Playfair, St.Lawrence II and Fair Jeanne. The Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard will also be coming ashore.

More information: http://towaterfrontfest.com

3. Toronto Ribfest 2019

From June 29 to July 1, the Toronto Ribfest is on at the Etobicoke Central Park. Live entertainment, a massive Midway, celebrity food judging, a Kid’s Zone, and – of course – ribs make up this fun for the whole family weekend.

More details: https://torontoribfest.com

4. Toronto Canada Day Celebrations

On July 1, music, arts, and fireworks are happening all across the city to celebrate Canada’s birthday!

See the locations here: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/canada-day/

5. Durham Caribbean Festival Presents Caribbean Multicultural Day

On June 29 at the Pickering High School, street performers, entertainers, singers, dancers, cultural and heritage groups will come together in one place to celebrate the diversity and flavours at the Durham Caribbean Festival Appreciation Day. Includes a children’s village and Caribbean breakfast.

More details: https://events.ajax.ca/default/Detail/2019-06-29-1100-Durham-Caribbean-Festival-Presents-Caribbean-Multi

6. Vaughan Canada Day

On July 1, 2019, the Vaughan Canada Day festivities will be held at the newly opened North Maple Regional Park and will feature free admission, activities & entertainment, live performances, inflatables, face painting, arts & crafts, and more!

See details: https://www.vaughan.ca/events/canada_day_celebration/Pages/default.aspx

These GTA events and more offer great opportunities for families of all sizes and budgets to have a memorable Canada Day long weekend!

Looking to take your family on a more expensive outing but struggling financially? Fuller Financial Solutions can help. Contact us today to make a plan for your family finances. Call 416-927-7200 or visit www.fullersolutions.ca.