Ride to Conquer Cancer – June 10, 2023
An application has been received from Elise Fazzari of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation at (647) 607-4860 / email: elise.fazzari@mosaic.com requesting to temporarily close various roads in connection with the Ride to Conquer Cancer cycling event.
Date of Event: June 10, 2023
Times: 6:30 am to 10:30 am
Formation Area: Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place, Lot 2. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 8:20 am
Road Closure Locations:
- Lake Shore Blvd W (westbound lanes), from Strachan Ave to Windermere Ave
- Windermere Ave (northbound lanes including one through lane and left-turn lane in the southbound lane), from Lakeshore Blvd W to The Queensway
- The Queensway (westbound curb lane), from Windermere Ave to The West Mall
- The West Mall (northbound curb lane), from The Queensway to Burnhamthorpe Rd
- Burnhamthorpe Rd (westbound curb lane), from The West Mall to Etobicoke Creek
Cycling Route: Cycling starts at 9:00 am
- Cyclists will exit Exhibition Place from Ontario Dr onto Lake Shore Blvd W. Head west along Lake Shore Blvd W (westbound lanes) to Windermere Ave. North on Windermere Ave (all northbound lanes including one through lane and left-turn lane in the southbound lane) to The Queensway. West on The Queensway (westbound curb lane) to The West Mall. North on The West Mall (northbound curb lane) to Burnhamthorpe Rd E. West on Burnhamthorpe Rd (westbound curb lane) to Etobicoke Creek (the end of the Etobicoke boundary, at which time Peel Regional Police will assist with the cyclists)
NOTE:
- One westbound lane on Lake Shore Blvd West from Parkside Dr to Ellis Ave must be kept open for TTC access
- Emergency lane will be the southernmost westbound lane on Lake Shore Blvd West
Attachments:
Contact: Juan Ortiz | Engineering Technologist Technician | Permits & Enforcement, Street Events & Right-of-Way Programs | Transportation Services
416-396-5631 | streetevents@toronto.ca
Brain Tumour Walk – June 10, 2023 – Cancelled
Fundraising event
Time: 8:00am to 2:30pm
Location: David Pecaut Square
Contact: Alex Gilbert | Facility Event Coordinator | City of Toronto | 416-397-1200 | Alex.Gilbert@toronto.ca
Toronto Challenge 5K Run/Walk and 1K Walk – June 11, 2023
An application has been received from Tyrone Bernardo on behalf of the City of Toronto, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care at (416-392-9392) / email: Tyrone.Bernardo@toronto.ca requesting to close various streets for the 2023 Toronto Challenge 5K Run/Walk and 1K Walk to raise funds for seniors.
Date of Event: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Times:
- Formation Area Closure: 8:30 am – 10:00 am
- Race:
- 5K runners start at 9:30 am
- 5K walkers start at approx. 9:33 am
- 1K walkers start at approx. 9:36 am
Formation Area:
- Announcements and warm-up will be in Nathan Phillips Square (participants will leave NPS at 9:10 am for start line)
- Start line on Armoury St, east of University Ave
1K Route: See Map
- North on University Ave (northbound lanes) to Elm St
- Turn around at Elm St
- South on University Avenue (northbound curb lane and sidewalk on the east side of the street)
- East on Armoury St to Chestnut St
- South to Nathan Phillips Square to the Finish Line on the Square.
5K Route: See Map
- North on University Ave (northbound lanes) to Queen’s Park
- At Queen’s Park, move to the northbound lanes of Queen’s Park Crescent E and proceed north to the top of Queen’s Park Circle
- North on Queen’s Park to Bloor St W
- East on Bloor St W (south lane) to Bay St
- South on Bay St (west curb lane) to Queen St W
- West on Queen St W to University Ave
- Turn around before University Ave and return East on Queen St W
- Enter Nathan Phillips Square from the south to the Finish Line on the Square
Dispersal Area: Nathan Philips Square
Contact: Juan Ortiz | Engineering Technologist Technician | Permits & Enforcement, Street Events & Right-of-Way Programs | Transportation Services
416-396-5631 | streetevents@toronto.ca
MLSE Raptors Coach Press Conference – June 13, 2023 – Bremner Blvd
A last-minute application has been submitted from Clare Webb on behalf of the Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment requesting permission to temporarily close the roads in connection with the Raptors Coach Press Conference.
Date of Event: June 13, 2023
Location: Bremner Blvd, from Lakeshore Blvd W to the east side of the parking garage (servicing 15 & 25 York St and Telus)
Time:
- Closure: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Event: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Contact: Juan Ortiz | Engineering Technologist Technician | Permits & Enforcement, Street Events & Right-of-Way Programs | Transportation Services
416-396-5631 | streetevents@toronto.ca
Toronto Waterfront 10K Race – June 17, 2023
Application submitted by Chris Fagel of the Canada Running Series at (416) 944-2765 ext. 502 / email: chris@canadarunningseries.com for the Toronto Waterfront 10k race.
Date of Event: June 17, 2023
Formation Area/Start and Finish Line Area: (Times: 4:00 am to 11:30 am)
- Lake Shore Blvd W (full road) westbound lanes from the west side of Strachan to the east side of British Columbia Rd
- Lake Shore Blvd W (full road) eastbound lanes from the west side of Strachan to the east side of British Columbia Rd
Lake Shore Course Build and Takedown: (Times: 4:00 am to 11:30 am)
- Lake Shore Blvd (full road), from Windemere Ave. to the west side of Bathurst
- Maintain curb lane on Lake Shore Blvd West for traffic between British Columbia Dr, west to Gardiner Expressway West access ramp
- Maintain eastbound curb lane access from Windemere Ave to Oarsman Dr Eastbound
- Maintain access to Ontario Place from Stadium Rd to Ontario Place Parking Lot 1
10k Race Route: (Times: 7:30 am to 9:45 am)
- Start on Lake Shore Blvd W, west of Ontario Dr westbound lanes
- Runners proceed west on Lake Shore Blvd W to Ellis Ave (full road)
- Runners will make a U-turn at Ellis Dr and head back east in the eastbound lanes of Lake Shore Blvd W to Stadium Rd
- Runners will then make a U-turn at Fort York Blvd and head west in the westbound lanes of Lake Shore Blvd W to the east of New Brunswick Way (finish line)
800m Kids Race: (Times: 9:45 am to 10:15 am)
- Start & Finish on Lake Shore Blvd W, west of Ontario Dr westbound lanes
- Route: Head east in the westbound Lake Shore lanes to New Brunswick Way and turnaround and go back to the start/finish
Contact: Juan Ortiz | Engineering Technologist Technician | Permits & Enforcement, Street Events & Right-of-Way Programs | Transportation Services | 416-396-5631 | streetevents@toronto.ca
Luminato Festival – June 17 – 18, 2023
Setup of event will begin June 13th and load out will be complete June 20th
Time: 1:00pm to 11:00pm (Live music, food trucks and a beer garden)
Location: David Pecaut Square
Contact: Alex Gilbert | Facility Event Coordinator | City of Toronto | 416-397-1200 | Alex.Gilbert@toronto.ca
Toronto Triathlon Festival – July 23, 2023
An application has been Submitted by Jeff Chong on behalf of SFC International Inc. at (416) 520-3041 / email: jeff.chong@sfcinternational.ca to temporarily close portions of the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, Don Valley Parkway, and Lake Shore Boulevard West for the 2023 Toronto Triathlon Festival.
Date of Event: July 23, 2023
Closure Times and Locations:
2 am to 12 pm
- G. Gardiner Expressway (eastbound lanes), from the Humber River to the Don Valley Parkway (including all ramps)
- Don Valley Parkway (northbound lanes), from the F.G. Gardiner Expressway to Eglinton Avenue East (including all ramps)
5 am to 2 pm
- Lake Shore Boulevard West (eastbound curb lane), from Budapest Lane to New Brunswick Way/Remembrance Drive
Event Times: 5:15 am to 2:00 pm
Attachments:
Notes: F.G. Gardiner Expressway (westbound lanes) and the Don Valley Parkway (southbound lanes) will remain open to vehicular traffic on July 23, 2023
Please note, City Council adopted item 2022.IE29.6 on May 11, 2022,requesting authority to close portions of the eastbound lanes on the F.G. Gardiner Expressway and northbound lanes on the Don Valley Parkway for the Toronto Triathlon Festival event for 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Contact: Juan Ortiz | Engineering Technologist Technician | Permits & Enforcement, Street Events & Right-of-Way Programs | Transportation Services | 416-396-5631 | streetevents@toronto.ca
Aga Khan World Partnership Walk – June 25, 2023
Event in David Pecaut Square:
Setup will begin June 24th and load out will be June 25th
Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm (Returning annual fundraising event)
Location: David Pecaut Square
Estimated attendance: 8,000
Contact: Alex Gilbert | Facility Event Coordinator | City of Toronto | 416-397-1200 | Alex.Gilbert@toronto.ca
Road Closures for for the Annual World Partnership Walk:
An application has been submitted by Farhan Hirji of the AGA Khan Foundation Canada at (416) 230-1430 / email: farhanhirji@gmail.com to temporarily close the roads for the annual World Partnership Walk.
Date of Event: June 25, 2023
Walking Route:
- Starting on King St (north of David Pecaut Square), walking east to Simcoe St
- South on Simcoe St to Wellington St W
- West on Wellington St W to University Ave
- North on University Ave (northbound lanes) to just past Orde St (turn around the median on University just south of College St)
- South on University Ave (southbound lanes) to Wellington St W
- West on Wellington St W to enter David Pecaut Square along the south
Closure Location:
- King St W (eastbound lanes), from just opposite 212 King St W to Simcoe St
- Simcoe St, from King St W to Wellington St W
- Wellington St W, (eastbound lanes) from John St to University Ave
- University Ave (north and southbound lanes), from Wellington St W to College St
Times:
- Event: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Road Closures: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Walk: 11:15 am to 1:00 pm
See attached: Site Layout
NOTE: This proposal is on the same day as PRIDE Parade. Transportation Services recognizes the significant impact of road closures in the area & would like feedback as soon as possible.
Contact: Juan Ortiz | Engineering Technologist Technician | Permits & Enforcement, Street Events & Right-of-Way Programs | Transportation Services | 416-396-5631 | streetevents@toronto.ca
Celebrate Canada Day – July 1, 2023
Annual Event
Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm (Live Entertainment and parade)
Location: David Pecaut Square
Estimated attendance: 500
Contact: Alex Gilbert | Facility Event Coordinator | City of Toronto | 416-397-1200 | Alex.Gilbert@toronto.ca
Honda Indy 2023 – July 9-11, 2023
An application has been received from Jeff Atkinson of Green Savoree Toronto, ULC at (416) 588-7223 / email: jatkinson@hondaindytoronto.com requesting to temporarily close roads in connection with the Honda Indy 2023 event.
Locations, Date, and Times:
Closure for the Install of Concrete Barrier and Catch Fence Prior to the Race:
a) Westbound lane closure using the curb and middle lanes of Lake Shore Boulevard West, from Strachan Avenue to Ontario Drive
Times: July 9, 2023, from 9 pm to July 10, 2023, at 5 am
Times: July 10, 2023, from 9 pm to July 11, 2023, at 5 am
b) Westbound curb lane Strachan Avenue to Ontario Drive to remain closed until after the race.
Times: July 10, 2023, from 9 pm to remain closed until after the race.
c) Eastbound & Westbound left and middle lanes closure of Lake Shore Boulevard West, from Newfoundland Road to Ontario Drive
Times: July 10, 2023, from 9 pm to July 11, 2023, at 5 am
Times: July 11, 2023, from 9 pm to July 12, 2023, at 5 am
d) Eastbound & Westbound left and middle lanes closure of Lake Shore Boulevard West, from Strachan Avenue to New Brunswick Way
Times: July 11, 2023, from 9 pm to July 12, 2023, at 5 am
Full Closure for the Race
a) Southbound through lanes closed on Strachan Avenue, from Fleet Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West
Times: July 12, 2023, at 12 pm (noon) to July 16, 2023, at 11:59 pm
b) Full closure of Lake Shore Boulevard West, both directions, from Strachan Avenue to Ontario Drive
Times: July 12, 2023, from 9 pm to July 17, 2023, at 1:00 am
Please Note: The closures for the removal of all barriers and fencing times will come with an update.
City Council Meeting: Agenda Item History – 2020.IE21.34 (toronto.ca)
Please let Juan Ortiz know if you have any objections or concerns with this request.
Contact: Juan Ortiz | Engineering Technologist Technician | Permits & Enforcement, Street Events & Right-of-Way Programs | Transportation Services | 416-396-5631 | streetevents@toronto.ca
Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grande Parade – August 4 to August 6, 2023
An application has been submitted by Kerry Anne Cunningham from the Festival Management Committee of The Toronto Caribbean Carnival at (416) 391-5608 or (647) 825-7747 / email: kerryann@torontocarnival.ca to temporarily close the roads for Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grande Parade.
Date(s) of Event: August 4 to August 6, 2023
Location(s):
- Lake Shore Blvd W, from Bathurst St to Colborne Lodge Dr
- Strachan Ave, from Fleet St to Lake Shore Blvd W
- Fort York, from Fleet St to Lake Shore Blvd W
Times:
- Road Closure: 10:00 pm (August 4) to 6:00 am (August 6)
- Event: August 5, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
See attached: Logistics plan map & Traffic management plan
Please let Juan Ortiz know if you have any objections or concerns with this request.
Contact: Juan Ortiz | Engineering Technologist Technician | Permits & Enforcement, Street Events & Right-of-Way Programs | Transportation Services | 416-396-5631 | streetevents@toronto.ca
TIFF Red Carpet – August 31 – September 20, 2023
Annual Event
Location: David Pecaut Square
Estimated attendance: 3000 per day
Contact: Alex Gilbert | Facility Event Coordinator | City of Toronto | 416-397-1200 | Alex.Gilbert@toronto.ca