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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Ayesha Writes

8 hours ago

I got my First Aid and CPR certificate through this company, and it was a wonderful experience. Azra Siddique, the instructor, was a very kind, knowledgeable, and helpful lady. She explained everything so well and was very supportive of everyone. She has excellent knowledge of the field. I highly recommend Coast to Coast to anyone looking to get their First Aid and CPR certification.

Alexander Natale

12 hours ago

It was an overall very welcoming experience. My instructor Scott Faichnie made the experience both entertaining and interactive while also ensuring to emphasize the key points of first aid and CPR in a timely and professional manner. I got in at 8:45 and he even made sure to wait a couple extra minutes to ensure any people running late would not miss the introduction, especially given the fact that our location got moved across the street last minute due to a room size concern. He was very patient with all those struggling with the CPR component and when he didn’t know the answer to a question he stated plainly that he didn’t and wasn’t trying to hold on to his ego or give a false guess to try to cushion any embarrassment that may fall on not knowing the answer. He made the first aid experience seem much more practical and common sensical which I feel will make the real world application of these skills Ive certified much more fluid and reliable. Overall great experience, would recommend. Thanks again to Scott.

Stephen DeBoer

13 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the support, Stephen! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Lydia Vanveen

13 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Lydia! ⭐ We hope to see you back in North York for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Trish Van Dyk

13 hours ago

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

James Kanis

13 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, James, and we hope to see you back in North York for your next recertification! ⭐ Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Desireh Baghdassarian

19 hours ago

Ali was very resourceful, professional he presented important information with details . Now I have self confidence and I know that I can be helpful with my skills to people. Thank you Ali with thumbs up 👍🙏👏

Response from the owner:Thank you, Desireh! 🙏 We agree, Ali is incredibly professional and excellent at building confidence during the class. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Newmarket and now feel ready to help others. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sergeolivier Pouansi

21 hours ago

Parfait Excellent cadre et enseignante expérimentée et professionnelle dans ses explications. Je le conseille aux proches et futurs étudiants

Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review, Sergeolivier Pouansi! 🙏 We are glad you enjoyed our excellent setting and found the instructor's explanations so helpful during your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

merseseh jannati

22 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, merseseh jannati! ⭐ We hope to see you back in North York for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

venezia prochilo

1 day ago

Aisha Ali

1 day ago

Our instructor Ali was extremely informative and helpful. Highly recommend this place. 🙂

Response from the owner:Thank you, Aisha! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful at keeping the class informative and helpful. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Gursimran Kaur

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Gursimran! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification for Standard First Aid in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Mary Lough

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mary! ⭐ We hope to see you in Scarborough for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Michaela Whitley

2 days ago

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

Rahil Alish

2 days ago

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

Andy

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Andy! ⭐ We hope to see you again in Scarborough for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sadia Jaffer

2 days ago

Hi everyone, I had a splendid experience obtaining my First Aid/CPR certification through Coast2Coast. The training materials and instruction were excellent; everything had been mentioned, and all videos are available to follow along. I was helped by Claudine, who provided valuable assistance in adjusting the location and timing of my course. A special thanks and appreciation to coach Kianoosh at the Unionville location who displayed significant expertise. He was effective in explaining concepts through real-life examples and incorporated principles from the laws of physics. He consistently assessed our engagement and commitment to the course through questions. Furthermore, he emphasized the significant impact of this course, noting its potential to not only save an individual's life but also to positively influence their entire family. I also appreciate how wonderfully he conveyed the essence and integrity necessary for being a First Aider.I am glad I took this course from Coast2Coast and highly recommend it to others. Thanks

Jihye_Sophia Um

2 days ago

Ali was an amazing instructor. I took the First Aid and CPR course, and it was an amazing experience. He was kind, patient, and explained everything clearly. The class was enjoyable, easy to understand, and very informative. I highly recommend this course🙏🏻

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jihye_Sophia! 🎉 We agree that Ali is absolutely amazing and makes getting your Red Cross certification such a great experience. We're so glad you enjoyed your training in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Fatima Qaiser

2 days ago

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

Anne-Marie Spencer-Anderson

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Anne-Marie! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Luis Luebs

2 days ago

Oluwanifemi Clara

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Renche Smit

2 days ago

Rutugandha Sulay

2 days ago

Had a good experience with CPR+ intermediate first aid course. Well-organized, great instructor, easy to learn.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rutugandha! 🎉 We're glad to hear that you found your Standard First Aid course in North York to be well-organized and easy to learn. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sam Loves

2 days ago

Did first aid, cpr aed standard c, with Selina and she was great. Kept everyone engaged, shared her life experiences and went very interactive vs sit and watch a slide show. Her energy really made the course memorable and enjoyable

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sam! 🎉 We agree, Selina is wonderful at keeping the class engaged with her real-life experiences instead of just showing slides. She always makes our Standard First Aid training in Mississauga so interactive and memorable. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

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