Looking to cheer on Team Canada? Join a watch party at one of these Toronto venues | CBC News

"Team Canada's FanFest at Nathan Phillips Square is promising to be a hot spot for fans this weekend. The two-day event will have interactive games, skating, a big screen and even the chance to meet some Olympic athletes. "It's quite a unique opportunity for people to gather around downtown Toronto to celebrate the Olympics," said Olympic weightlifting champion Maude Charron, who is part of the planning team. "The goal is really to celebrate the Olympics and unite everybody.""

"If you're looking for a different scene, the Eaton Centre and Sherway Gardens are both setting up viewing areas during standard mall hours from Feb. 5 to Feb. 22. Both malls will also have a hockey zone and indoor curling. Toronto public libraries and CBC Toronto public libraries are teaming up with CBC to host free watch parties this year, including over 35 Toronto Public Library branches. You can search here to see if your local branch is participating."

"If you're looking for something exciting to do on Family Day weekend, we're transforming the CBC Toronto Broadcasting Centre into the ultimate fan hub in celebration of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Games Sports bars are also preparing for crowds and the drinks will be flowing early, after city council passed a motion by Mayor Olivia Chow this week allowing alcohol sales in the city to start at 6 a.m. for the duration of the Winter Olympics. "Anything we can do to support the small business community in Toronto is something I support," said Coun. Brad Bradford. "It's a great opportunity for people""

Opening day of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Games in Toronto features multiple public viewing and fan events across the city. Team Canada's FanFest at Nathan Phillips Square runs Feb. 7–8 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering interactive games, skating, a big screen and opportunities to meet Olympic athletes. The Eaton Centre and Sherway Gardens will host viewing areas, a hockey zone and indoor curling from Feb. 5–22. Toronto Public Library branches and CBC are hosting free watch parties at more than 35 locations. CBC Toronto Broadcasting Centre will become a fan hub for Family Day weekend. City council approved early alcohol sales starting at 6 a.m. during the Games to support local businesses.

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