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10 things to do in Toronto today

Today's events in Toronto rival that of any cottage weekend or vacation abroad with a stellar lineup of stuff going on. Electric Island keeps it hot with beats to make you sweat and it's the final day for Sail-In Cinema. Vegan food, beer, rosé and sweets are on, plus a big doggy festival.

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    • August 11
      The second edition of Electric Island has a new lineup of electro/EDM stars, including Green Velvet, Shiba San and Sydney Blu.
      Hanlan's Point Stadium
    • August 11
      It's your last chance to catch a free outdoor screening from anywhere around this big floating screen. The final feature is none other than Space Jam!
      Sugar Beach
    • August 11
      This pooch party, which is also a fundraiser, offers free admission, food, drinks, exhibitions, free training sessions and lots of free doggy pats.
      Woodbine Park
    • August 11
      Back again is this huge garden party worth dressing up for. Food and drinks are on while DJs spin the tunes inside the historic Stanley Barracks.
      Stanley Barracks
    • August 11
      A huge celebration of Ghanaian arts and culture is on, with traditional food, cultural showcases and performances from local and international artists.
      Earl Bales Park
    • August 11
      It's the classics with a twist at this big cover band festival, which features local bands playing the hits by Weezer, The Killers, Fall Out Boy and more.
    • August 11-12
      Vegan foodies take over Fort York for two days of vendors serving up food, drinks, goods and products from non-animal sources.
      Fort York National Historic Site
    • August 11-12
      Steam Whistle's Roundhouse Park gets a two-day extravaganza of samples and food trucks. Picnic blankets are encouraged!
      Roundhouse Park
    • August 11-12
      For all the sweet tooths out there, this festival of desserts features local chefs, students and artisan creations of the sugary persuasion.
      David Pecaut Square
    • August 11-12
      Back is this dog-friendly flea market that's teaming up with Save Our Scruff to feature some pups in need of a new home, among lots of shopping and food.
    Lead photo by

    Jesse Milns at Vegandale

Lead photo by

Jesse Milns at Vegandale


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