Toronto Festivals you can't miss before summer ends
August 14, 2015
The back to school commercials have already arrived and there's still a couple of weeks left until labour day. Instead of locking up the cottage and going sweater shopping, it's time to make the most of summer. There's still many events and festivals left in the city for you to enjoy. Whether it's the food, the presentations of culture or the entertainment that gets you out enjoying city life, August and early September are jam-packed with activities. We're not letting go of summer just yet.
Here are some great annual Toronto festivals to attend this month:
Taste of the Kingsway
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UPDATE: Some of the food choices that are trending for this year's CNE include a notorious Cake Poutine and three new burgers that pack big flavour and calories.
About Olivia Bowden
Olivia Bowden is a freelance writer and is currently an Editorial Intern at YP Next Home. She attends Carleton University and is completing a Master of Journalism degree. Olivia enjoys learning and writing about the Canadian real estate market.