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.

Take a stroll down memory lane and revisit the highlights from our previous events in our photo gallery—relive the moments that made it all unforgettable!

“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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Joshua Wells

8 hours ago

Deepu Verma

12 hours ago

My experience at coast2coast for First Aid & CPR is amazing . Instructor , Dimitrih Lafleur is really experienced , knowledgeable. He makes the 8 hour class worth it .He provide us hands on traning , share his experience of his service and provide us with all the skills that one has to know before taking over the people who need first . I would honestly suggest everyone to pursue course at this location. As the results will be fruitful too.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review, Deepu! 🎉 We agree, Dimitrih Lafleur is fantastic at using his real-world experience to make Standard First Aid hands-on and engaging. So glad you had an amazing class in Brampton. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Samantha Forbes

13 hours ago

This instructor is amazing, teaches to understand, she's great at her job. Enjoy the class

Response from the owner:Thank you, Samantha! 🎉 We're so glad you enjoyed the class and that your instructor helped you truly understand the material during your CPR/AED training in Etobicoke. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Jacob Kim

13 hours ago

Selina was a great instructor for my CPR course. She delivered the material in an engaging and enjoyable manner. Her explanations were very clear and organized.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jacob! 🎉 We agree, Selina is wonderful at keeping class clear and organized during CPR/AED training. We are so glad you had a great experience with us in Etobicoke. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Olubisi Odeboju

13 hours ago

Selina is a great teacher. She used examples that health to relate the topic being treated

Response from the owner:Thank you, Olubisi! 🎉 We agree, Selina is a fantastic teacher who excels at using practical examples to make the material clear. We're so glad you had a great Red Cross certification class in Etobicoke. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sindhu Rajan

13 hours ago

My instructor was Ali, he is an amazing teacher. He made the class fun while teaching so I understood it more.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sindhu! 🎉 We agree, Ali is an amazing teacher who knows how to make learning fun and easy to understand. We're so glad you had a great experience during your CPR/AED training in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Z Ye

13 hours ago

Ms Rawe is awesome Will recert with coast2coast

Response from the owner:Thank you, Z Ye! 🎉 We couldn't agree more—Ms Rawe is awesome at delivering a great training experience. We look forward to seeing you in Etobicoke for your next recertification! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Lumertha Kiritharan

13 hours ago

Ali was my instructor and he was an excellent instructor. he made the class very fun but also made sure we got through our lesson. ensured we understood the content prior to testing.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Lumertha! 🎉 We agree, Ali is great at keeping the class fun while making sure everyone understands the material before testing. So glad you enjoyed your Red Cross certification course in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

nando mario

13 hours ago

Fantastic and articulate instructor with real world experience to make the understanding of course elements easily understood. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Response from the owner:Thanks for sharing your experience, Nando! 🎉 We are so glad our trainer's real-world experience helped make your Standard First Aid course in Etobicoke clear and easy to understand. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Neeki White

13 hours ago

Selina was amazing! She made the course really fun AND educational. Answered all our questions and went above and beyond

Response from the owner:Thank you, Neeki! 🎉 We agree, Selina is fantastic at making Red Cross certification fun and educational. It is great to hear she went above and beyond to answer all your questions in Etobicoke. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Roman Zelvenschi

13 hours ago

Great day with Ali as an instructor. He takes it seriously, but makes it fun and engaging

Response from the owner:Thank you, Roman! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at keeping Standard First Aid training both engaging and thorough. We're so glad you had a great day at our North York location. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

R Macdonald

13 hours ago

The whole experience was great, from registration to the exam. Ali was a great instructor, able and willing to help with all questions and discussion. I highly recommend Coast2Coast and Ali specifically.

Response from the owner:Thank you, R Macdonald! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at answering questions and guiding discussions. We're so glad your experience from registration to the exam went so smoothly for your Standard First Aid in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Ananya K

15 hours ago

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

Kevin Francis

17 hours ago

Process was clear and the in class portion was very interactive

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kevin! 🎉 We're glad you found the process clear and enjoyed the interactive in-class session for your Standard First Aid training in Mississauga. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Steven Svilen Valkov

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Steven! ⭐ 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

Junk Mail

1 day ago

As a corporate facilitator, I am excited to share the trainer for the First Aid & CPR intermediate session was outstanding. John Devlin made the session engaging with his stories and examples. He asked open ended questions and was patient in answering all questions. He managed the wayward learners and was respectful. The only suggestion would be to set expectations before starting the class. I will demonstrate the approach. Allow me to finish before you mirror the process. I will walk you through the steps. All in all – a fantastic class. Looking forward to my recertification if it’s with John Devlin! Thanks John!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Junk Mail! 🎉 We agree, John Devlin is fantastic at keeping Standard First Aid engaging with his stories and patient teaching style. We also love your tip about setting expectations before demonstrating! So glad you had a great experience in Richmond Hill. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Norm Hynne

1 day ago

John Devlin was the best first aid instructor I've had to date. Great instructor.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Norm! 🎉 We agree, John Devlin is fantastic and we are so glad he made your Standard First Aid course in Richmond Hill the best experience you've had to date. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Mohammad Mosleh

2 days ago

Joyal is an excellent instructor and he helped me pass the intermediate cpr course.

A T

2 days ago

Joyal is very smart and helpful

Musa Ali Butt

2 days ago

Hassan, the instructor for my course was super friendly and with him learning felt extremely easy and fun at the same time.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Musa! 🎉 We agree, Hassan is great at making Standard First Aid easy and fun to learn. So glad you had such a positive experience in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Garry Abraham Llegado

2 days ago

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

Vanessa Mejia

2 days ago

For a class being 9-5 found the instructor very engaging and helpful! Good facility. Very well organized

Response from the owner:Thank you, Vanessa! 🎉 We're so glad our instructor kept the 9-5 day engaging and that you enjoyed our organized Brampton facility for your Standard First Aid course. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Kulwant Singh

2 days ago

Honestly, this was one of the best training sessions I’ve ever attended! Training can sometimes feel long and boring, but Dimitrih Lafleur made this one genuinely fun and enjoyable. He kept things light with his humour, shared real-life examples, and made the whole experience feel more like a group learning together than just sitting through a course. What really stood out was how comfortable he made everyone feel. There was no pressure or embarrassment about asking questions or not knowing something. He made sure everyone understood the material and felt confident in what they were learning. Dimitrih has a great way of teaching that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You actually enjoy being there, and that makes a huge difference. I wish more training sessions were like this one! I would absolutely recommend Dimitrih to anyone looking for a great learning experience.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kulwant! 🎉 We agree, Dimitrih Lafleur is fantastic at keeping Standard First Aid engaging with his humor and real-life examples. It is wonderful to hear how comfortable he made everyone feel during your class in Brampton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Jamie Blondin

3 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Jamie! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in North York for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

tony gueret

3 days ago

Great instructor, very professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Great experience and I feel more ready in case of emergency

Response from the owner:Thank you, Tony! 💪 It's wonderful to hear that you feel ready to handle emergencies after completing your Standard First Aid in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

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