Toronto residents and visitors are obsessed with cherry blossoms! Technically called Sakura, these gorgeous flowering trees bloom each year between late April and early May (depending on weather conditions, of course). Gawkers descend upon parks across the GTA to stroll amongst the rows and, naturally, take lots of selfies! Don’t miss out, so check out our list of the best spots to see cherry blossoms in Toronto!
Interesting note: some of our trees were even donated by Toronto’s sister city in Japan, Sagamihara!
High Park
Where: 1873 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Locations: Pathways along Grenadier Pond between Colborne Lodge and the Grenadier Café, north end by West Road, path near Spring Road and Jamie Bell Playground
Note: there is no vehicle or parking access to High Park during the cherry blossom peak bloom period.
Hot Tip: Check out the High Park Nature Centre Blossom Watch for updates on when the trees are in bloom!
Exhibition Place
Where: 100 Princes Blvd., Toronto
Locations: Primarily on west side, along Yukon Place and around Princess Margaret Fountain
John P. Robarts Research Library at University of Toronto
Where: 130 St George Street, Toronto
Location: Walking path at the corner of Huron Street and Harbord Street
Mini Blossom Park
Where: Cherry Street and Villiers Street, Toronto
Location: Parkette at northeast corner of intersection
Ramsden Park
Where: 1020 Yonge Street, Toronto
Location: Along main path
Queen’s Park
Where: 111 Wellesley St. West
Location: South of main building, near Queen Victoria statue
Toronto Island Park
Where: Toronto Islands
Location: Centre Island beside William Meany Maze
Toronto Music Garden
Where: 479 Queens Quay West
Location: Top of amphitheatre stairs
Trinity Bellwoods Park
Where: 790 Queen Street West, Toronto
Location: Along walking path at south end near Queen Street West
Woodbine Park
Where: 1695 Queen St. East, Toronto
Location: Tree tunnel along the curved path next to the pond
Cedarvale Park
Where: 443 Arlington Avenue, York
Location: Throughout the park
Edwards Gardens
Where: 755 Lawrence Ave. East, North York
Location: Edwards Garden courtyard and Bridal Path entrance on the west side of the ravine
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Where: 6 Garamond Court, North York
Location: Around the parking lot and on the north side of the building
York University
Where: 4700 Keele Street, North York
Location: Throughout the campus
Broadacres Park
Where: 35 Crendon Drive, Etobicoke
Location: Southwest corner of the park near Elderfield Crescent
Centennial Park
Where: 151 Elmcrest Road, Etobicoke
Location: Along Rathburn Road, on Centennial Park Boulevard and northeast of Centennial Park Conservatory
Birkdale Ravine (close to Thomson Memorial Park)
Where: 1100 Brimley Road, Scarborough
Location: Tree tunnel near the Pomeroy Street and Lyon Heights Road entrance
Cedar Ridge Park
Where: 225 Confederation Drive, Scarborough
Location: North of the Cedar Ridge Creative Centre
University of Toronto Scarborough Campus
Where: 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough
Location: Humanities Wing
Gairloch Gardens
Where: 1308 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville
Joyce Archdekin Park
Where: Main St. S, Brampton
Location: Along main path
Kariya Park
Where: 3620 Kariya Drive, Mississauga
Location: Along walking paths
Royal Botanical Gardens
Where: 680 Plains Road West, Burlington
Location: Arboretum, Rock Garden, Laking Garden (more info here)
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