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🎶🌎 One final week. Four more concerts. Let’s send 🎶🌎 One final week. Four more concerts. Let’s send off Play the Parks 2026 on a high note!⁠
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After a summer of incredible artists, cultures, and sounds from around the world, we’ve reached the final week of Play the Parks. If you haven’t joined us yet—or you’ve been following along all summer, this is your last chance to catch a free performance in Downtown Yonge this season! 💛⁠
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🗓️ Tuesday, August 25 | Granby Parkette⁠
🎤 The West End Riverboat Band (@westendriverboatband): Get ready for a high-energy journey through traditional New Orleans jazz and beyond. Performing together since 2017, the trio draws from an eclectic repertoire spanning Brazilian choro, klezmer, country ballads, classical music and more—all reimagined through their signature traditional jazz sound.⁠
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🗓️Wednesday, August 26 | 777 Bay Plaza⁠
🎤 Mohsin Zaman (@mohsinzaman): Award-winning Pakistani-Canadian singer-songwriter Mohsin Zaman brings Eastern and Western musical traditions together through cinematic indie-folk and ambient sounds, creating music that bridges cultures and musical worlds.⁠
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🗓️ Thursday, August 27 | Trinity Square Park⁠
🎤 Faino (@faino_ukraine): Celebrate contemporary Ukrainian culture with Toronto-based music project Faino. Combining popular Ukrainian hits, original music, and vibrant live energy, Faino creates performances centred around culture, community, and connection.⁠
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🗓️ Friday, August 28 | College Park⁠
🎤 Camila Lozada (@camilalozadamusic): Peruvian vocalist Camila Lozada closes out the season with an expressive blend of Latin jazz, folk, and pop. Through heartfelt storytelling and Latin American influences, her music explores identity, connection, and wellbeing.⁠
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Play the Parks is presented by @td_canada⁠ and curated by @cmincubator⁠
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Please note: Programs may be modified, postponed, or cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Decisions are made with the safety of participants, performers, staff, volunteers, and visitors in mind. Please follow @downtownyonge for the latest event updates.⁠
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#PlayTheParks #DowntownYonge #SummerDestination #MusicAroundTheWorld
Calling all Downtown Yonge Businesses, we’ve added Calling all Downtown Yonge Businesses, we’ve added a new offering to be hosted on September 21 called “Stop the Bleed”, administered by St Michael’s Hospital🩸✋️⁠
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This is a free, in-person only training for DYBIA members! This 90-minute  course teaches civilians how to use pressure, packing and tourniquet application to manage critical bleeding while waiting for help to arrive, as minutes count in a bleeding emergency. ⁠
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Go to downtownyonge.com/members/ to register⁠
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#toronto #downtowntoronto #tdot #yonge #yongest #yongestreet #downtownyonge #downtownyongest #downtownyongestreet #yongeanddundas #yongeandcollege
Calling all K-pop fans! Get ready for The Ultimate Calling all K-pop fans! Get ready for The Ultimate K-Pop Adventure, a limited-time Mini Mission at @pocketplanetcanada🎤🎶 (formerly Little Canada)⁠
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Explore North America's largest animated miniature world and uncover 16 hidden scenes inspired by the music, fandom, and culture of K-pop!⁠
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#toronto #downtowntoronto #tdot #yonge #yongest #yongestreet #downtownyonge #downtownyongest #downtownyongestreet #yongeanddundas #yongeandcollege
Oh nothing, just strolling in Downtown Yonge🏙🍃🌤 . Oh nothing, just strolling in Downtown Yonge🏙🍃🌤
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On Friday September 18th, enjoy the Fall Labyrinth On Friday September 18th, enjoy the Fall Labyrinth Walk at Trinity Square Park✨️⁠
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Walk in this time of balance between day and night, with a live sound journey by Michael Franklin, Legacy Labyrinth hosts Toni Phiri and Jo Ann Stevensonfrom 12pm-1pm☀️🌙⁠
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#toronto #downtowntoronto #tdot #yonge #yongest #yongestreet #downtownyonge #downtownyongest #downtownyongestreet #yongeanddundas #yongeandcollege
🎶🌎 Another week of Play the Parks is bringing the 🎶🌎 Another week of Play the Parks is bringing the world to Downtown Yonge!

From the reggae-fusion sounds of Jamaica and soulful music inspired by Kenya, to Greek traditions and the global influences of Peru, join us for four free performances celebrating music and cultures from around the world.

🗓️ Tuesday, August 18 | Granby Parkette
🎤 Ammoye (@ammoyesmusic): Jamaican-born, Toronto-based Ammoye is a 7x JUNO Award nominee and one of Canada’s leading reggae-fusion vocalists. Raised in reggae, she pairs infectious melodies with a rich, soulful voice for a performance full of Caribbean energy.

🗓️ Wednesday, August 19 | College Park Courtyard
🎤 Rose Shiku (@the_name_is_rose_): Kenyan artist Rose Shiku blends soulful vocals, contemporary sounds, and heartfelt storytelling. Now based in Canada, her music explores love, growth, and self-expression while connecting listeners across cultures.

🗓️ Thursday, August 20 | Trinity Square Park
🎤 Dimitra Kahrimanidis (@dimitra_kahrimanidis): Greek-Canadian singer, songwriter, and lute player Dimitra Kahrimanidis brings her deep knowledge of Greek music and ethnomusicology to the stage. Having performed across Greece, Canada, and the U.S., Dimitra celebrates Greek musical traditions through voice and strings.

🗓️ Friday, August 21 | College Park
🎤 Irene Torres (@itorresmusic): Born in Lima, Peru and raised in Canada, Irene Torres is an established voice in Toronto’s diverse music scene. Her artistry draws from a wide range of musical and cultural influences, creating a sound shaped by both her Peruvian roots and her life in Canada.

✨ Free admission! Take a break, bring a friend, and experience another week of live music from around the world in the heart of Downtown Yonge.

Play the Parks is presented by @td_canada⁠ and curated by @cmincubator⁠

Please note: Programs may be modified, postponed, or cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Decisions are made with the safety of participants, performers, staff, volunteers, and visitors in mind. Please follow @downtownyonge for the latest event updates.

#PlayTheParks #DowntownYonge #SummerDestination #LiveMusicTO #MusicAroundTheWorld
The heart of Downtown Yonge came alive with incred The heart of Downtown Yonge came alive with incredible live music, featuring a full lineup of talented artists ✨🎤✨, including Aphrose (@aphrosemusic), Siddharth Khanna (@sidplaysguitar), DIVKA (@divkamusic), and Luis Anselmi (@LuisAnselmi4)⁠
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Tune in this week for more free live music and good vibes. Bring your lunch and a friend or two!⁠
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✨ Free admission. Meet your neighbours and discover music from around the world right here in Downtown Yonge.⁠
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Stay tuned for next week’s lineup; you won’t want to miss it! 🎵⁠
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🔗 Link in bio to learn more.⁠
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Play the Parks is presented by @td_canada⁠ and curated by @cmincubator⁠
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Please note: Programs may be modified, postponed, or cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Decisions are made with the safety of participants, performers, staff, and volunteers in mind. Please follow @downtownyonge for the latest updates.⁠
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#PlayTheParks #DowntownYonge #LiveMusicTO #SummerDestination #TorontoEvents #YongeLove⁠
POV: Setting up a concert at McGill Granby Parkett POV: Setting up a concert at McGill Granby Parkette🌳🎶☀️
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Looking for good eats on a budget?😌 Located just Looking for good eats on a budget?😌

Located just off College Station is @herodumpling ! They're known for their tasty and affordable steamed buns, dumplings, spring rolls and more🥟🍤😋

Check them out at 📍437 Yonge Street 
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#toronto #downtowntoronto #tdot #yonge #yongest
A glance at our previous Architectural Walk tour, A glance at our previous Architectural Walk tour, led by the Toronto Society of Architects. From historic landmarks and hidden gems to entertainment venues, public art, and soaring new developments, this guided tour uncovers over 200 years of Toronto’s history through its buildings and public spaces.⁠
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⁠📅 Tour Dates:⁠
• August 23 | 10AM–12PM⁠
• September 20 | 10AM–12PM⁠
• October 24 | 10AM–12PM⁠
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📍 Starting Location: Church of the Holy Trinity (10 Trinity Square) ⁠
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🔗 For tour dates, registration, and more information, visit our website: https://downtownyonge.com/architectural-tours/ ⁠
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#DowntownYonge #TorontoArchitecture #WalkingTour #TorontoHistory #YongeStreet"
This past week, the heart of Downtown Yonge came a This past week, the heart of Downtown Yonge came alive with incredible live music, featuring the incredibly talented Ana Lía (@analiaag) and Ori Shalva (@2Shalva), a Toronto-based Georgian family. ⁠
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Tune in this week for more free live music and good vibes. Bring your lunch and a friend, or two!⁠
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✨ Free admission. Meet your neighbours, and discover music from around the world right here in Downtown Yonge.⁠
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Stay tuned for next week’s lineup, you won’t want to miss it! 🎵⁠
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🔗 Link in bio to learn more.⁠
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Play the Parks is presented by @td_canada⁠ and curated by @cmincubator⁠
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Please note: Programs may be modified, postponed, or cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Decisions are made with the safety of participants, performers, staff, and volunteers in mind. Please follow @downtownyonge for the latest updates.⁠
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#PlayTheParks #DowntownYonge #LiveMusicTO #SummerDestination #TorontoEvents #YongeLove⁠
Did you know the @marriotteatoncentreto has a rest Did you know the @marriotteatoncentreto has a restaurant you can dine in without staying at the hotel?😍

@triosbistroto serves fresh, delicious, quality meals at great prices; with 2 course lunch meals starting at $25🍝🌮🍔🥗

Check them out for buisness meals, date nights or casual lunches today at 
📍525 Bay Street
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