Discover Fun, Food, and Festivities with Toronto Downtown West BIA Ultimate Summer Guide – Travel And Tour World

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The Toronto Downtown West BIA (TDWBIA) is excited to introduce Downtown Toronto’s Ultimate Summer Guide, showcasing a dynamic lineup of events and activities set to make this summer truly memorable. From outdoor movie nights and exclusive culinary tours to art walks and wellness activities, the season promises a blend of fun, food, and festivities.

Movies in the Park: Celebrating Strong Female Leads
Join us every Wednesday evening at David Pecaut Square for our beloved Movies in the Park series, featuring iconic films that highlight fierce and fabulous female characters. It’s the ideal way to enjoy a summer night—admission is free! Just bring your friends and something comfortable to sit on. Arrive by 8:30 p.m.; movies begin at sunset.

July 3: The Devil Wears Prada – Experience the stylish escapades of Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) and the ambitious Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) in a fashion-filled journey.

July 10: Clueless – Step into the world of Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) and her Beverly Hills crew in this beloved 90s classic.

July 17: Mean Girls – Dive into high school drama with Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) navigating the antics of the infamous Plastics.

July 24: 9 to 5 – Join Violet (Lily Tomlin), Judy (Jane Fonda), and Doralee (Dolly Parton) in their workplace rebellion in this iconic comedy.

July 31: Barbie – Witness the empowering journey of Barbie (Margot Robbie) as her vibrant world springs to life in this recent global hit.

August 7: Wonder Woman – Marvel at the superhero prowess of Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) as she fearlessly saves the world.

Experience two unique Downtown food tours brought to you by TDWBIA:

Choose Your Culinary Adventure

Calling all foodies! TDWBIA offers both walking and biking food tours for you to enjoy. Whether you prefer strolling through hip neighborhoods with Culinary Adventures Co. or pedaling through culinary delights with Pedal Pub, there’s an adventure for everyone.

The Sunday Brunch Tour

Join Culinary Adventure Co. for a decadent Sunday brunch starting August 4. Explore the King West + Entertainment District, discovering new hot spots and insider favorites. Highlights include a stop at Varda at TIFF Lightbox, inspired by the film festival’s red carpet elegance. Reserve your spot today!

Pedal Pub Food Tours

Hop on a large pedal pub bike with up to 15 fellow foodies, guided by an all-star pilot and fun tunes. Pedal through downtown Toronto’s Entertainment District every Thursday and Sunday from 6:20 to 8:20 p.m. Book your pedal-powered culinary adventure now!

Historical Architectural Tours

In partnership with the Toronto Society of Architects, explore the Entertainment District’s history and architecture on free, two-hour walking tours running weekends from July 6 through October. Visit iconic spots like the Royal Alexandra Theatre and Roy Thomson Hall. Reserve your spot online!

ArtWalk

Embark on a cultural journey with ArtWalk, a self-guided audio and AR tour perfect for art enthusiasts. Discover more about public art and don’t miss the chance to capture a photo with the newly installed sculpture by Gillie and Marc in David Pecaut Square.

Pups in the Park: Pre-International Dog Day Celebration

Celebrate all things canine at St. Andrew’s Playground Park on August 24 and 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy an off-leash play area, local dog businesses, yoga with your dog, and more.

Wellness Together: Community Revitalization Day

Join the Wellness Together event on August 24 and 25 at Victoria Memorial Park from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Participate in various wellness activities such as stretching, Pilates, meditation, and more, surrounded by the beauty of the park.

As Miranda Priestly famously said, “That’s all.”