April fools TOP 10

Welcome to the wonderful world of April Fool’s Day in Toronto, where the pranks are as wild and unpredictable as the weather. From fake subway lines to giant sinkholes, the city has seen its fair share of hilarious and outrageous hoaxes over the years. So grab a Tim Hortons double-double, put on your toque, and let’s dive into this list of 10 real events that happened on April Fool’s Day in Toronto. You’re in for a wild ride, my friends!

The Top 10 April FOOL Pranks of Toronto

1. In 2019, the CN Tower announced that it would be converting its glass floor into a giant slide, complete with a splash pool at the bottom. This was revealed to be an April Fool’s prank.
2. In 2018, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) announced that it would be launching a “subway to the moon” project, which would involve building a subway line that would extend to the moon. This was also revealed to be a joke.
3. In 2016, a local radio station in Toronto announced that it would be changing its format from music to all-dog programming, featuring interviews with celebrity canines and pet-related news.
4. In 2015, the City of Toronto announced that it would be installing “smart trees” throughout the city, which would be able to communicate with each other and provide real-time data on air quality and other environmental factors.
5. In 2013, the Royal Ontario Museum announced that it had acquired a rare unicorn skeleton, which would be put on display in its galleries.
6. In 2012, a Toronto-based tech company announced that it had developed a new app that would allow users to “smell” different scents through their smartphones.
7. In 2011, a group of activists staged a fake protest in front of City Hall, calling for a ban on April Fool’s Day pranks.
8. In 2009, a group of pranksters installed a fake subway entrance on a busy downtown street, causing confusion and amusement among passersby.
9. In 2008, a local newspaper published a fake story about a giant sinkhole opening up in the middle of Toronto’s financial district.
10. In 2006, a group of artists staged a fake “iceberg” in Lake Ontario, which was meant to draw attention to climate change and rising sea levels.