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 on 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!
Note: The City of Toronto‘s website includes further information on cherry blossom plantings, accessibility and parking information here.
High Park
Address: 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
Address: 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
Address: 130 St George Street, Toronto
Location: Walking path at the corner of Huron Street and Harbord Street
Lower Don Lands Area
Address: Cherry Street and Villiers Street, Toronto
Location: Parkette at northeast corner of intersection
Ramsden Park
Address: 1020 Yonge Street, Toronto
Location: Along main path
Queen’s Park
Address: 111 Wellesley St. West
Location: South of main legislature building, near Queen Victoria statue
Toronto Island Park
Address: Toronto Islands
Location: Centre Island beside William Meany Maze and along the Avenue of the Islands
Toronto Music Garden
Address: 479 Queens Quay West
Location: Top of amphitheatre stairs
Trinity Bellwoods Park
Address: 790 Queen Street West, Toronto
Location: Along walking path at south end near Queen Street West
Woodbine Park
Address: 1695 Queen St. East, Toronto
Location: Tree tunnel along the curved path next to the pond
Cedarvale Park
Address: 443 Arlington Avenue, York
Location: Throughout the park
Edwards Gardens
Address: 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
Address: 6 Garamond Court, North York
Location: Around the parking lot and on the north side of the building
York University
Address: 4700 Keele Street, North York
Location: Throughout the campus, particularly at 47 Arboretum Lane and York University Tennis Courts
Broadacres Park
Address: 35 Crendon Drive, Etobicoke
Location: Southwest corner of the park near Elderfield Crescent
Centennial Park
Address: 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)
Address: 1100 Brimley Road, Scarborough
Location: Tree tunnel near the Pomeroy Street and Lyon Heights Road entrance
Cedar Ridge Park
Address: 225 Confederation Drive, Scarborough
Location: North of the Cedar Ridge Creative Centre
University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (close to Morningside Park)
Address: 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough
Location: In front of the Humanities Wing
Bayfront Park
Address: 200 Harbour Front Drive, Hamilton
Location: Along main path
Gairloch Gardens
Address: 1308 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville
Location: Along main path
Joyce Archdekin Park
Address: Main St. South, Brampton
Location: Along main path
Kariya Park
Address: 3620 Kariya Drive, Mississauga
Location: Along walking paths
Royal Botanical Gardens
Address: 680 Plains Road West, Burlington
Location: Arboretum, Rock Garden, Laking Garden (more info here)
Spencer Smith Park
Address: 1400 Lakeshore Road, Burlington
Location: Along limestone walkway
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