# Toronto Caribbean Carnival: what to do between sessions in Toronto

Source: https://eventweekends.com/culture/toronto-caribbean-carnival/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 7 to 8 August 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Exhibition Place and Lake Shore Boulevard, Toronto, Canada, about 4 km from the centre
- **Free time:** Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
- **Best base:** Entertainment District: Walk to TIFF venues.
- **Getting there:** Pearson (YYZ) has the UP Express to Union Station in 25 minutes.
- **Weather:** In August, Toronto averages highs of about 25°C and lows of 19°C, with roughly 59 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 14 h 19 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Niagara Falls day trip; CN Tower EdgeWalk or lookout; Toronto Islands ferry and bike

## Weather and what to pack

In August, Toronto averages highs of about 25°C and lows of 19°C, with roughly 59 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 14 h 19 min of daylight.
- A light rain jacket, just in case.
- Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

## Airport to venue

Pearson (YYZ) has the UP Express to Union Station in 25 minutes.

GO trains and streetcars to Exhibition.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Annex and Chinatown. Cheaper hotels.
- **mid:** Entertainment District. Walk to TIFF venues.
- **luxury:** Yorkville. Luxury hotels.
- Hotels we would book: Planet Traveler (budget), Bisha Hotel Toronto (mid), Four Seasons Hotel Toronto (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.
- Half-day: St Lawrence Market food tour. Peameal bacon sandwiches.
- Eat: St Lawrence Market, Food hall

### A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.
- Full day: Niagara Falls day trip. Boat to the falls and wine country.

### Evenings

After the last show of the day.
- Evening: Harbour cruise. Sunset on the lake.
- Eat: Pai, Thai

### Rainy day

Indoor backups.
- Rain or heat backup: Art Gallery of Ontario.
- Free: Distillery District.

## Tours worth booking

- [Niagara Falls day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Niagara%20Falls%20day%20trip%20from%20Toronto&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-toronto-caribbean-carnival): Boat to the falls and wine country.
- [CN Tower EdgeWalk or lookout](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=CN%20Tower%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-toronto-caribbean-carnival): Views from 553 m.
- [Toronto Islands ferry and bike](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Toronto%20Island%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-toronto-caribbean-carnival): Skyline views.
- [St Lawrence Market food tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Toronto%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-toronto-caribbean-carnival): Peameal bacon sandwiches.
- [Harbour cruise](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Toronto%20harbour%20cruise&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-toronto-caribbean-carnival): Sunset on the lake.

## Where to eat

- St Lawrence Market: Food hall
- Pai: Thai
- Kensington Market: Street food

## With kids

- Ripley's Aquarium.
- Ontario Science Centre.

## Rainy-day backups

- Royal Ontario Museum.
- Art Gallery of Ontario.

## Getting around

- TTC subway, streetcars and Presto or contactless.

## Questions people ask

### When is Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2027?

The next edition is 7 to 8 August 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Toronto Caribbean Carnival?

In August, Toronto averages highs of about 25°C and lows of 19°C, with roughly 59 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 14 h 19 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Exhibition Place and Lake Shore Boulevard?

Pearson (YYZ) has the UP Express to Union Station in 25 minutes. GO trains and streetcars to Exhibition.

### Where should I stay for Toronto Caribbean Carnival?

For most visitors the best base is Entertainment District: Walk to TIFF venues.

### What can we do between sessions at Toronto Caribbean Carnival?

Good short outings in Toronto include CN Tower EdgeWalk or lookout, Toronto Islands ferry and bike, St Lawrence Market food tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Toronto Caribbean Carnival?

Family-friendly picks: Niagara Falls day trip, CN Tower EdgeWalk or lookout, Toronto Islands ferry and bike. Ripley's Aquarium.

### How far is Exhibition Place and Lake Shore Boulevard from Toronto centre?

About 4 km in a straight line. GO trains and streetcars to Exhibition.

More in Toronto: https://eventweekends.com/city/toronto/