Wakestock
Dubbed as “one of the few events that people must attend before they die” by Much Music, this event has previously attracted crowds of more than 35,000 during the four days of boarding, bands and of course bikinis. Now, in its tenth year this highly anticipated festival, being held at Toronto’s Centre Island from July 26-29, will be featuring plenty of professional wakeboarders and more than 25 live bands including De La Soul, the Deftones and Lupe Fiasco. wakestock.com

iPhone
While Americans can finally breathe a shared sigh of relief now that Apple has finally announced an official June 29 release date for the long awaited iPhone, Canadians are still left in suspense. So when can Canadians expect to get their hands on this technological marvel? Moreover, why are the TV ads currently running in Canada? Only time will tell. apple.com/iphone

Rogers Picnic
If you are looking for the best in hip-hop, soul, reggae and alternative rock this summer you might want to check out the Rogers Picnic at the historic Fort York in Toronto on July 29. Presented by Rogers Wireless and produced by REMG and Embrace Productions this inaugural all-day music celebration will be bringing together some of the hottest music artists including The Roots, Bedouin Soundclash and Bad Brains.rogerspicnic.ca

Vans Warped Tour
Going Green this summer? Well the Vans Warped Tour is. By teaming up with Earth Echo International, using biodiesel fuel for touring buses and a solar-powered sound systems, this years “Lucky 13” tour will not only be showcasing some well established artists and over 200 up-and-coming indie talents but the tour will also be working hard continue to do their part to support environmental causes.warpedtour.com

Wakefest
If Wakestock wasn’t enough to satisfy your wakeboarding and music cravings then Kelowna’s Wakefest should do the trick. Now in its sixth consecutive year, Kelowna’s premier action sporting event will be showcasing Canadian talents such as Chad Sharpe and Rusty Malinoski as well as one of the most popular athletes in the sport’s history, Darin Shapiro. wakefest.ca

Virgin Festival
After several years of ‘practicing’ in Britain, it was finally time for the Virgin Festival to come to Canada. Following two incredibly successful concert dates in Vancouver in May, the Virgin Tour has set sail for Toronto (Sept 8-9) and Baltimore (August 4-5). Anticipating crowds of over 50,000 with more than 40 acts, including Bjork, The Smashing Pumpkins, Interpol and The Killers you can be sure that the crowds will be there rain or shine.virginfestival.ca

Under 20 Soccer
The most popular sport in the world is undoubtedly taking North America by storm this summer as Canada plays host to the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Traveling through six Canadian cities this July, the FIFA U-20 World Cup is anticipated to be the single largest sport event ever hosted in Canada. fifa.com/u20worldcup

Forever 21
Like H&M, Forever 21’s highly successful “ripped-from-the-runway” fashion is finally coming to Canada this summer. With its 13,000-squarefoot flagship store opening across the street from Toronto’s Eaton Centre and plans to expand into five other Canadian markets by 2008, this Los Angeles based company’s “cheap chic” clothing line is sure to be a huge hit with Canadian teens. forever21.com

Movies In The Park
While Poodle skirts might not be making a comeback anytime soon, drive-in theatres definitely are. Companies like Calgary’s “Movie in the Park”, who now hosts drive-in movie events throughout Western Canada, are bringing back the fun of the outdoor movie. Quickly making their way across Eastern Canada, free outdoor movie screenings can be found popping up everywhere over the next few summer months.
movieinthepark.ca

Guitar Hero III
It appears as though wannabe rock gods will have to wait until the Fall before they can get their fingers on the much anticipated Guitar Hero III. The newest addition to the Guitar Hero series is said to feature wireless guitars and original artist recordings. While the game itself is addictive, it is the second-hand Hero, the bystanders, who give life to the “Guitar Hero Battles” being found in bars across the country.
guitarherogame.com

Edmonton International Fringe Festival
Known as one of the most successful Fringe Theatre Festivals in the world, the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is a great place to check out some incredible live, inexpensive and informal theatre this summer. With an anticipated crowed of over 500,000 visitors and 1,161 performers you can be sure that travelers trekking their way out West for the festival will not be disappointed.
fringetheatreadventures.ca