Canada Day 2011 fireworks in Toronto will be happening on a grand scale in a few locations, not to mention the various shows taking place in backyards and neighbourhood parks across the city. A notable absence this year, however, will be the annual show at Downsview Park, which has been cancelled on account of the Tragically Hip-headlined concert taking place there throughout the day on Friday.
Here's a quick rundown of the other fireworks displays in Toronto on Canada Day, all of which take place on Friday, July 1st (just to confirm).
Ontario Place
Although the Victoria Day fireworks were a no-go at Ontario Place this year, the western waterfront will once again be home to a music-based show starting at 10:30 p.m. Always an impressive display, the added bonus this year is that admission to the grounds is free on account of the park's 40th anniversary celebrations.
Woodbine Beach / Ashbridges Bay
In conjunction with the Red, White, and Vinyl Canada Day Festival, Woodbine Beach will host a fireworks display decidedly bigger than the one that took place on Victoria Day. Prior to the pyrotechnics, there will be a number of events and musical performances, including Alannah Myles, who somehow still manages to book shows. Go for the fireworks, not the music. Start time is 10 p.m.
Mel Lastman Square
Making up for the lack of fireworks at Downsview Park is the annual Canada Day festivities at Mel Lastman Square, which will be preceded by musical performances. The show is free of charge and gets under way at 8 p.m. with fireworks at 10:15 p.m.
Canada's Wonderland
As usual, those looking to fork over some bucks can take it the sprawling show at Canada's Wonderland. Single day admission to the park is $44.99, and the fireworks run at around 10 p.m., weather permitting.
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The MMVA's had been buzzing around Toronto all last week as people walking around Queen and John gawked at the building of the gigantic stages and dealt with the street and sidewalk being blocked off by the various workers and their fellow onlookers. When the big award ceremony finally arrived Sunday night, the spectacle, if nothing else, lived up to the hype.
I've never experienced so much "Bieber fever." The amount of support he had was almost shocking, especially considering that his appearance was just a rumour up until shortly before the show was about to start.
Security was also out in full force — and somewhat confused. With the mix of police and hired security, the area felt something like a fort. 
When the show finally got underway, I found that the location of the "photo pit" was disappointing. Organizers had arranged to have it at the back of the crowd, directly in the middle of one of the key exits. Seriously? It was cellphone city back there.
The crowd erupted when Beiber took the stage.
And Gaga, the other performer everyone seemed to be there for, was naturally a spectacle unto herself. She did seven or eight wardrobe changes, one of even featured a pubic wig (see her stroking it above).
Overall the night was just really weird, frantic, and somewhat frustrating. I remain partially deaf due to teenage girls screaming, and I was hit in the back of the head by a photographer for stepping in front of his camera. Nice. But I guess that's just the MMVAs.
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