Train the Next Hero! FREE Life Saving Skills Workshop!

On August 9, 2025, we will be hosting our annual, free Train the Next Hero! workshop.

Our goal is to provide you with the confidence you need to perform CPR, assist someone who is choking, and handle opioid overdoses.

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“Train the Next Hero!”, presented by Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics, is an annual free event with a goal to teach the citizens of Toronto basic life-saving skills while raising awareness about the importance of knowing First Aid & CPR. This free workshop takes place on August 9th at Mel Lastman Square in North York. This is an all-ages workshop and we encourage you to attend with your family. Help us set a record for the largest Life Saving Workshop in Canada and reserve your spot today!

Date:

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Location:

Mel Lastman Square

5100 Yonge Street, North York, ON M2N 5V7

Registration:

Registration is open! You may register down below.

Featuring:

Canadian Red Cross
Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Ski Patrol
Pastry by Minoo
GeoXtra Solutions Inc.

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What To Expect:

Observe our professional instructors to learn, practice and master life-saving skills at our different First Aid and CPR stations

Earn a Coast2Coast First Aid & CPR Workshop Participation Certificate upon successfully completing all stations

Colouring and games booth for children

Ticket Information:

Tickets are reserved based on workshop starting times. Entry is FREE. The full workshop takes roughly 30 minutes to complete, and you may stay as long as you like after/prior to completing it.

PLEASE READ:

If you do not reserve a ticket prior to attending, you may still attend the workshop. By reserving your ticket, you will skip the registration line. If you miss your start time, you may attend a later start time. Please bring a copy of your ticket to the event and arrive early.

You will be separated into groups and led by a workshop volunteer to each station. Please be sure to arrive early in order to attend the workshop you registered for.

By attending this event, you consent to photography, audio recording and video recording. This media may be used for news, social media, promotional purposes, advertising and more by Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics Inc.

Time Slots:

1 PM – 1:30 PM
1:30 PM – 2 PM
2 PM – 2:30 PM
2:30 PM – 3 PM
3 PM – 3:30 PM
3:30 PM – 4 PM
4 PM – 4:30 PM
4:30 PM – 5 PM
5 PM – 5:30 PM
5:30 PM – 6 PM

Please arrive EARLY for your time slot. If you are late, you must wait for the next time slot.

Ticket Includes:

CPR Training for Adults and Children
Choking for Adults and Children
Heart Attack, Stroke, Opioid Poisoning

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please be advised that this is not a full Canadian Red Cross CPR training. If you wish to attain a Canadian Red Cross certification, please check out our website at www.c2cfirstaidaquatics.com or call us at 866-291-9121.

This workshop takes roughly 30 minutes to complete. You must complete all 3 stations in order to receive your Coast2Coast First Aid & CPR Workshop Participation Certificate. Please check in with the registration booth as you arrive. You will receive all necessary materials to begin the workshop.

All ages are welcome to attend. Although the main event is geared towards adults, there will also be a colouring booth available for children.

RESERVE YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE TO SKIP THE REGISTRATION LINE. PLEASE BRING A COPY OF YOUR TICKET TO THE EVENT.

YOU MAY STILL ATTEND IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A TICKET.

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Alicia Bautista

3 hours ago

sona eftekhari

3 hours ago

I completed the First Aid and CPR Level C course at Coast2Coast and I'm very grateful to the entire team for their great organization. I’d also like to give a special thanks to Ms. Sky, our wonderful instructor, for teaching us with great patience and for being so supportive and helpful.

Osbert Kagurutana

6 hours ago

I had a great experience with Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics. The training was clear, practical, and easy to understand. The instructor was knowledgeable, patient, and professional. I learned a lot about First Aid, CPR, and AED. I highly recommend this training to anyone looking to improve their emergency response skills.

Alexa Kristy

8 hours ago

Andrea was an excellent instructor. Probably one of the best courses ive taken for BLS.

ezra lainsbury

8 hours ago

Very helpful, great experience!

Navjot Kaur

9 hours ago

I had a great experience with the First Aid and CPR class at Coast to Coast today. The instructor( prabhjot jhajj) was knowledgeable, friendly, and explained everything clearly with practical examples. The class was informative, engaging, and easy to understand. I feel much more confident knowing what to do in an emergency situation. Highly recommend Coast to Coast for anyone looking to take a First Aid and CPR course!

Reppresion

10 hours ago

Cara Cormier

10 hours ago

The course was great a lot of fun thank you

Jonathan Haverty

10 hours ago

Course was fantastic

Yevheniia Sharova

12 hours ago

The course was very informative! Thanks my instructor Rana for proper explanation

Rutu Chaudhary

14 hours ago

Good experience

Mrs. Inna Chesnokova

1 day ago

I have to retake the Standard First Aid & CPR Level C course every three years, and I’ll admit that I was quite sceptical going into this one. I expected to be bored, since much of the material was familiar to me. But our instructor, Kianoosh, completely changed that experience. He created such an engaging, thoughtful, and interactive learning environment that the time simply flew by. Instead of just going through the material mechanically, he encouraged us to think, ask questions, and truly understand why we do things a certain way. I came away with so much new and valuable information and, more importantly, a much deeper understanding of the material than I had after previous courses. There was no unnecessary “walkie-talkie” or endless repetition, just the most important information, explained clearly and reinforced with many practical and memorable examples from Kianoosh’s own experience. After taking this course several times over the years, I can honestly say this was by far the most engaging and valuable one. Kianoosh is an excellent instructor, and I would highly recommend his course to anyone who wants to leave a First Aid & CPR class feeling genuinely more confident and prepared.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mrs. Inna Chesnokova! 🙏 We agree that Kianoosh is exceptional at making the Standard First Aid training interactive and engaging. It is wonderful to hear that his practical examples helped you leave our Richmond Hill class feeling genuinely confident and prepared. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Salawata Kalamata

1 day ago

I just completed the Basic First Aid & CPR/AED Level C course at Coast2Coast in Burlington, and it was an excellent experience from beginning to end. Our instructor, Elhamy, was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and highly trained. What made the course even more enjoyable was his great sense of humour and the fun games and activities he incorporated into the training. These activities really helped reinforce the information and made it much easier to remember. The day went by so quickly because the learning environment was engaging, enjoyable, and interactive. I truly feel that I gained valuable knowledge that I will remember and feel confident using when needed. I highly recommend Coast2Coast, the Burlington location, and especially Instructor Elhamy. Thank you for making an important course such a positive and memorable experience!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Salawata! 🎉 We agree, Elhamy is fantastic at using humor and games to make the CPR Level C training in Burlington so engaging. We are glad the interactive activities helped build your confidence. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Naomi Kelly

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Naomi! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Brampton for your next recertification when your Red Cross certification expires. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

marilou g

1 day ago

I always go to Coast2Coast to renew my BLS. Hethal is an amazing instructor. I'll definitely come back next year.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Marilou! 🎉 We agree, Hethal is an amazing instructor who makes renewing your BLS Provider certificate so straightforward. We look forward to seeing you back in Scarborough next year. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Ana Gutierrez

1 day ago

Jan Gibson is an amazing treaner , makes the course so interesting and 💯 Hans one .thank you 😀

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ana! 🎉 We agree, Jan Gibson is an amazing trainer who does a wonderful job keeping the Standard First Aid course interesting and hands-on. We're glad you had a great experience in Newmarket! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Huma Emanuel Anthony

1 day ago

Andrea Tenedero is very good and professional. She made the training fun. She is excellent. Thank you Andrea

Response from the owner:Thank you, Huma! 🎉 We agree that Andrea Tenedero is excellent and always finds ways to make the training fun. We're glad you had such a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Brampton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Matteo Romanello

1 day ago

Amazing instructor

Response from the owner:Thank you, Matteo! 🎉 We're glad you had such an amazing instructor for your Standard First Aid training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Yuriy Sheludchenko

1 day ago

I had a great experience completing my Basic First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training at the North York location. The course was informative, well organized, and easy to follow. The instructor explained everything clearly and made the hands-on portions practical and engaging. I definitely feel more confident knowing how to respond in an emergency after completing this training. I would highly recommend Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics to anyone looking to get their First Aid and CPR certification.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Yuriy! 🙏 We are so glad to hear that you feel much more confident responding to emergencies after the hands-on practice. Our goal is to provide the best Red Cross certification courses in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

brooklyn matheson

2 days ago

I had an amazing experience with Sky! She was such a lovely instructor and made the entire class feel welcoming and comfortable. Despite the class being quite long, she kept it fun, engaging, and easy to follow the whole way through. She explained everything clearly, was patient when answering questions, and made sure everyone felt confident with what we were learning. I would definitely recommend taking a course with her!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Brooklyn! 🎉 We agree that Sky is a wonderful instructor who knows how to keep the class engaging and comfortable. We are so glad you had such a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Nina Bazhina

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Nina! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Yasmin

2 days ago

Great class with Ali! He made the material really easy to understand and remember. Couldn't ask for a better instructor!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Yasmin! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at making the CPR/AED training material easy to understand and remember. It's wonderful to hear you had such a great class with him in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

hudhud P

2 days ago

Very throughoro instructor (Ali), with a great sense of humour; made a ~7 hours course go by easily, would recommend!

Response from the owner:Thank you, hudhud P! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful at using humor to make the long hours fly by. We're glad you had such a great experience earning your Red Cross certification here in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Grace Chen

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Grace! ⭐ We hope to see you in North York for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

rosemarie carrera

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Rosemarie! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

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