Toronto runners will hit the streets this weekend for the annual Toronto Marathon. Meanwhile, further north, thrillseekers will be pumped for the reopening of Canada’s Wonderland.
Keep in mind, there is a subway closure this weekend and a service adjustment on the Barrie GO line.
Toronto Marathon
The Toronto streets will be filled this Sunday for the Toronto Marathon. Runners from 50 countries will be competing in the marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K run and walk events.
The marathon raises funds to support the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.
The marathon kicks off at Yonge Street and North York Boulevard at 7:30 a.m., while the half-marathon kicks off in the same spot at 8:30 a.m. The 10K and 5K runs will begin at Lake Shore Boulevard and Strachan Avenue at 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m., respectively.
Canada’s Wonderland opens for the season
Canada’s Wonderland opens for another season this Sunday, with a special preview Friday night for season passholders.
This new season will feature the reintroduction of an old coaster. The DareDeviler, previously known as Flight Deck, will open this summer, inspired by early aviation and the Grande World Expo.
There’s also new treats to dig into, including a Choco Crispy Bites Funnel Cake, Donair Kababs, and Tanghulu fruit skewers.
The new chaperone policy will also officially come into effect this year. As of 4 p.m. daily, all guests aged 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old in order to be admitted or to remain in the park.
Raptors to try and force Game 7
The Raptors will look to force a Game 7 when they take to the court on Friday night at Scotiabank Arena for Game 6. Toronto trails the Cleveland Cavaliers 3-2 in the best-of-seven series.
Tickets to the game are still available, and to join Jurassic Park, fans can get free mobile passes on the Toronto Raptors mobile app
CN Tower Climb
Ever wondered what it feels like to climb to the top of the CN Tower? This weekend, you can! It’s the annual CN Tower Climb for Nature for WWF Canada this Saturday and Sunday.
Climb 1,776 stairs and raise money to support conservation programs that help nature and wildlife thrive. Saturday is closed to new registrations, but Sunday is still available.
All the details can be found on their website.
TTC/GO closures
Line 1 Saturday closure
Subway service on Line 1 between Finch and Sheppard-Yonge stations will be replaced by shuttle buses on Saturday, May 2, for planned track work.
Barrie GO Line service adjustments
On May 2 and 3, GO buses will replace trains at all stations except Downsview Park GO and Union Station. GO buses will run between Allandale Waterfront GO and Highway 407 Bus Terminal.
Full details can be found here.
Road closures
Weekend closures
Toronto Marathon
The 2026 Toronto Marathon will be taking place on Sunday.
Start times are:
- 7:30 a.m. – Full Marathon and 10km run
- 8:00 a.m. – 5km run
- 8:30 a.m. – Half Marathon
As a result, the following road closures will take place:
- all Yonge Street, from Park Home Avenue to Elmhurst Avenue, from 5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
- all Yonge Street, from Finch Avenue East to Hollywood Avenue, from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
- southbound Yonge Street, from Elmhurst Avenue to Highway 401, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- all North York Boulevard, from Beecroft Road to Yonge Street, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- all Poyntz Avenue, from Beecroft Road to Yonge Street, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- all Sheppard Avenue, from Beecroft Road to Doris Road, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- southbound ramps to Hwy 401/Yonge Street, from 7 a.m. 10 a.m.
- southbound Yonge Street, from Hwy 401 to York Mills Road, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- southbound Yonge Street, from York Mills Road to Eglinton Avenue, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- southbound Yonge Street, from Eglinton Avenue to Chaplin Crescent, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- southbound Yonge Street, from Chaplin Crescent to Aylmer Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- westbound Chaplin Crescent, from Yonge Street to Oriole Parkway, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- southbound Oriole Parkway, from Chaplin Crescent to Lonsdale Road, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- westbound Lonsdale Road, from Avenue Road to Spadina Road, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- northbound Forest Hill Road, from Lonsdale Road to Kilbarry Road, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- eastbound Kilbarry Road, from Forest Hill Road to Warren Road, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- southbound Warren Road, from Kilbarry Road to Lonsdale Road, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- westbound Lonsdale Road, from Warren Road to Spadina Road, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- southbound Spadina Road, from Lonsdale Road to Austin Terrace, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- westbound Austin Terrace, from Spadina Road to Walmer Road, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- all Walmer Road/Kendall Avenue, from Austin Terrace to MacPherson Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- westbound curb of MacPherson Avenue, from Kendall Avenue to Davenport Road, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- westbound curb of Davenport Road, from MacPherson Avenue to Dupont Street, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- all Davenport Road, from Dupont Street to Belmont Street. from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- all Belmont Street, from Davenport Road to Yonge Street, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- all Aylmer Avenue, from Yonge Street to Rosedale Valley Road, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- all Rosedale Valley Road, from Aylmer Road to Bayview Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- all Bayview Avenue, from Rosedale Valley Road to Lawren Harris Square, from 8 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
- all Lawren Harris Square, from Bayview Avenue to Lower River Street, from 8 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
- all Lower River Street, from Bayview Avenue to King Street East, from 8 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
- eastbound King Street East, from Wilkins Avenue to Lower River Street, from 8 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
- all Sumach Street, from King Street East to Eastern Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- westbound Eastern Avenue, from Sumach Street to Front Street East, from 8 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
- westbound Front Street East, from Eastern Avenue to Wellington Street East, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- westbound Wellington Street East/West, from Front Street East to Bay Street, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- southbound Bay Street from Wellington Street to Lake Shore Boulevard, from 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- all Strachan Avenue from Fleet Street to Lake Shore Boulevard, from midnight to 5 a.m.
- westbound Lake Shore Boulevard from Bay Street to Ontario Drive, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- eastbound Marin Parade Drive from Humber Bay Park Road East to Waterfront Drive, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- all Waterfront Drive from Marine Parade Drive to Palace Pier Court from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- eastbound curb lane Lake Shore Boulevard from Humber River to Remembrance Drive from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- westbound Lake Shore Boulevard north curb lane from Strachan Avenue to Ontario Drive, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Mississauga Khalsa Day Parade
Road closures are expected to be in place from 10 a.m., until approximately 8:00 p.m.
The parade will follow the route of:
- eastbound, Morning Star Drive, full closure
- northbound, Darcel Avenue, full closure
- eastbound, Finch Avenue West from Hwy 427 to Hwy 27, full closure
- northbound, Woodbine Downs Boulevard, full closure
- eastbound, Carrier Drive, full closure
- northbound and southbound, on and off ramps to Hwy 427, full closure
- northbound and southbound Hwy 27, full closure, except for emergency vehicles
The parade will end at the Sikh Spiritual Centre, 9 Carrier Drive, at approximately 8 p.m.
Gardiner Expressway long-term closure
As part of the long-term construction plan on the Gardiner Expressway, a stretch of the westbound Gardiner has been reduced from four lanes to three. The westbound lane closure will stretch from Park Lawn Road to Grand Avenue in southern Etobicoke. The eastbound lanes along the same stretch will be narrowed, but with no lane reductions, from April 2025 to December 2026.
For full traffic and closure updates, click here for the latest information from 680 NewsRadio Toronto.
